The 1971 Buick Skylark is believed to be built better than its 1970 model with its new timing chain/oil pump housing cover, double roller timing chain, Poston GS350-114 cam, heavy duty lifters and pushrods, HD rockers, grooved and toughened bearing, hardened valve seats and stainless exhaust valves for unleaded gas.

All its engine accessories are new. It is also equipped with aluminum radiator, 7-blade fan with HD fan clutch, front disc brake, HD front and rear anti-sway bars, shocks and springs. In addition, it also has new AC compressor, hoses, dryer and heater core. It also comes with poly-graphite bushings front/rear and body and 2-1/2 inch X-style dual exhaust. This car gets 17 mpg on highway at 80 mph.