1953 Buick Skylark "Skyscraper"
Quick Specs
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350-Cubic-Inch (5.7-Liter) Chevrolet V8.
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Erin Ruddy, with vinyl stitching by Jeremy Donkersley, Lux Interiors
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Rick Dore
Purple Escape
“Skyscraper” is the first car Hetfield created with Rick Dore. Building on the Skylark’s rarity, further customizations were made to accentuate the car’s shape- its badges were removed and the front bumper was smoothed. The interior of “Skyscraper” uniquely reflects Hetfield’s musical side, with a bass-drum pedal accelerator and gauges that resemble Fender pearloid guitar picks. The matching ESP guitar and Mesa Boogie amplifier were displayed alongside the vehicle at car shows.
Collection of the Petersen Automotive Museum, Gift of the Hetfield Family
This vehicle was featured in ‘The Vault’.
1953 Buick Skylark "Skyscraper" Gallery
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