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The 1966 Buick Skylark Gran Sport: Buick's Forgotten Muscle Car
Before the GTO grabbed all the headlines, Buick was quietly building one of the most capable muscle cars of the era. We dig into the history, the specs, and why the '66 GS deserves more respect.
Matching Your Factory Paint: A Complete '66 Skylark Color Guide
From Glacier Blue to Willow Mist Green — a comprehensive guide to finding the correct PPG and Dupont codes for every factory color offered on the 1966 Skylark.
Rochester 2bbl vs 4bbl: Which Carb is Right for Your Build?
The stock 2-barrel is reliable and correct for a numbers-matching build. But if you want more punch, the 4-barrel swap is simpler than you think.
Build Spotlight: Carol Simms' Willow Mist Project
Carol picked up her '66 with a seized engine and a dream. Eighteen months later, she's got a running, driving Skylark and a build journal that's become one of the most-read threads on the forum.
Decoding Your VIN: What Every '66 Skylark Number Means
The 13-character VIN on your '66 tells you everything — model, engine, assembly plant, and production sequence. Here's how to read every digit.
Show Season 2026: Events Worth Driving To
From Tulsa to Scottsdale, this summer's classic car show calendar is packed. Here are the events where you're most likely to find fellow Skylark owners.
The Super Turbine 300: Everything You Need to Know
Buick's two-speed automatic was standard on most '66 Skylarks. It's simple, durable, and often misunderstood. Here's a full breakdown of how it works and how to keep it healthy.
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