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Classifieds => Part & Car Leads => Topic started by: elagache on October 24, 2023, 03:50:45 PM

Title: NOS 1965 Skylark grill on eBay.
Post by: elagache on October 24, 2023, 03:50:45 PM
Dear mid-60s Buick parts hounds,

I assume anyone who does the eBay "window shopping" thing has spotted this already, but it will be interesting to see how the auction for this NOS 1965 Skylark grill pans out:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/276118399954 (https://www.ebay.com/itm/276118399954)

Edouard
Title: Re: NOS 1965 Skylark grill on eBay.
Post by: gssizzler on October 24, 2023, 05:07:07 PM
I see the biggest problem with this is shipping!!!!
Can you imagine someone paying big bucks for it then it gets destroyed in shipping!!!
Title: Re: NOS 1965 Skylark grill on eBay.
Post by: option B9 on October 24, 2023, 07:26:19 PM
  I have never seen a NOS grill ! I had a grill re-chromed back 20 years ago and the cost was $1,000  I'm sure the price has at least tripled since then. It will be interesting to see how much it goes for. And like you said, getting it shipped home is a big gamble. Having it crated and shipped by truck would be the second best way. The best way would be is to go and pick it up if you live in the northeast.
  The location is only about one and a half hours from me, but I don't need a grill

      Tony
Title: Re: NOS 1965 Skylark grill on eBay.
Post by: Loren At 65GS on October 25, 2023, 08:47:29 AM
That sure is purdy. Over the years, I've seen a couple of NOS grilles but that was a long time ago.

  Loren
Title: Re: NOS 1965 Skylark grill on eBay.
Post by: cwmcobra on October 25, 2023, 11:23:24 AM
The Verde Howitzer has a NOS grille. And it's not perfect, has a few scratches here and there probably from living on a shelf too long. I'm not sure any of them were perfect. It cost much less than Tony's rechromed grille and maybe I was just fortunate. It will be really interesting to see what this eBay item sells for.....

 :cheers2:

Chuck
Title: Re: NOS 1965 Skylark grill on eBay.
Post by: 35chevcoupe on October 30, 2023, 01:42:57 PM
Overall thoughts on the NOS grill anyone ?
almost hard to tell from his photos but it looks there could be a few flaws in the chrome . It would not be worth it if it had to be sent out and replated .
Not to mention the fact of getting it shipped WITHOUT getting damaged .
If it was perfect its still a good deal as it cost me 1500.00 to get my last one rechromed .
Title: Re: NOS 1965 Skylark grill on eBay.
Post by: Jim on October 30, 2023, 03:17:22 PM
Hi,bought a bunch of nos chrome over the years normal  shelf wear even in the original  wrapping can be pretty  bad.jim
Title: Re: NOS 1965 Skylark grill on eBay.
Post by: gssizzler on October 30, 2023, 04:45:21 PM
NOS by no means is perfect! Some of the current nos items that are left are seconds sometimes items that were returned or tossed in the dealers parts rooms! Very hard to justify spending big bucks on nos only to spend more on having the piece replated restored!? But some parts not much choice! You have to justify and have the pockets for some parts!
Title: Re: NOS 1965 Skylark grill on eBay.
Post by: option B9 on October 30, 2023, 07:40:51 PM
 I just received a notice that the Grille bid is up to $961.00    Not my money...

       Tony
Title: Re: NOS 1965 Skylark grill on eBay.
Post by: dsags on October 30, 2023, 08:27:20 PM
Sold for $1,337.
Title: Re: NOS 1965 Skylark grill on eBay.
Post by: 35chevcoupe on October 30, 2023, 08:44:49 PM
I didn't get it .
I would have to actually see it in person or have someone i knew look at it before spending that much .
Title: Re: NOS 1965 Skylark grill on eBay.
Post by: GS66 on October 31, 2023, 08:01:06 AM
It did look pretty nice. I guess I got a good deal on my rechromed 66 grille a few years ago at $300.
Title: A 1964 on eBay now. (Re: NOS 1965 Skylark grill on eBay.)
Post by: elagache on October 31, 2023, 05:51:10 PM
Dear Jon, Loren, Tony, Chuck, John, Jim, Dan, Jim, and mid-60s Buick parts hounds,

Sold for $1,337.

I assume most folks on this board also spotted the 1964 NOS grill that is now on eBay:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/204520706448 (https://www.ebay.com/itm/204520706448)

However, the seller is asking $2,450.00 for it.  That is probably being greedy to say the least.

Edouard
Title: Re: NOS 1965 Skylark grill on eBay.
Post by: Loren At 65GS on November 02, 2023, 08:12:21 PM
Sold for $1,337.

 Plus $175 for shipping.

  Loren
Title: Re: NOS 1965 Skylark grill on eBay.
Post by: schlepcar on November 02, 2023, 11:11:46 PM
 Plus you would  be buying a skylark grill?I believe a GS grill is likely a different part number. To detail the grill as a GS came is another job on top of the price.