1961 Buick Electra 225 Riviera

401ci Wildcat V8 | Turbine Drive 2-Speed Automatic | Aftermarket Master Cylinder

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LOT #

260864333

Classic Car

Vehicle Price$19,200
Pre-Delivery Service Charge$1,299
Total Price$20,499
Advertised price includes the $1,299 Pre-Delivery Service Charge. Price does not include taxes, tag, registration, or other mandatory government charges.
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Make:
Model:
VIN:
8H8014804
Lot Number:
260864333
Condition:
Used
Odometer:
72,246 miles
(Exempt / TMU)
Engine:
401ci V8
Drive Type:
Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD)
Transmission:
Automatic
Exterior Color:
Silver
Interior Color:
Gray
Vinyl Wrap:
Vehicle Location:
New York
  • 1961 Buick Electra 225 Riviera 4-Door Hardtop
  • 401ci Wildcat V8
  • 4-Barrel Carburetor
  • Turbine Drive 2-Speed Automatic
  • RWD
  • Silver Metallic Exterior
  • Gray Cloth & Vinyl Interior
  • Power Steering
  • Power Brakes
  • Power Windows
  • Factory Air Conditioning & Heat
  • Wonderbar Radio
  • Column-Mounted Shifter
  • Dash-Mounted Clock
  • Quad Headlights
  • Four VentiPorts Per Front Fender
  • Front & Rear Coil-Spring Suspension
  • Aftermarket Master Cylinder
  • Aftermarket Power Brake Booster
  • Aftermarket Wheel Cylinders
  • Aftermarket Brake Lines
  • Aftermarket Driver-Side Power Window Motor
  • Aftermarket Blower Motor
  • Aftermarket Motor Mounts
  • Aftermarket Exhaust System
  • Aftermarket Distributor Cap & Rotor
  • Aftermarket Ignition Wires
  • Resealed Windshield, Rear Window & Trunk
  • Three Front Lap Belts
  • Custom Paint Job

Overview of 1961 Buick Electra 225 Riviera For Sale by Owner

The 1961 Buick Electra 225 Riviera 4-Door Hardtop captures Buick at the height of its early-1960s luxury era, combining dramatic styling with a long list of power conveniences. Showing approximately 72,246 miles, this example is finished in silver metallic over a gray cloth and vinyl interior and is powered by Buick’s 401ci Wildcat V8 paired with a Turbine Drive two-speed automatic. Power steering, power brakes, power windows, factory air conditioning and heat, and a Wonderbar radio give it the kind of equipment expected from Buick’s flagship lineup, while the Riviera designation adds further distinction to an already imposing full-size hardtop.

Exterior and Interior

The exterior of this 1961 Buick Electra 225 Riviera 4-Door Hardtop is finished in Silver Metallic and features a custom paint job. Its styling is unmistakably early-1960s Buick, with quad headlights, four VentiPorts per front fender, extensive brightwork, and the long, low proportions of the four-door hardtop body. The windshield, rear window, and trunk have been resealed, while the car retains the elegant chrome detailing and formal profile that helped define Buick’s top-tier models of the period. The interior of this 1961 Buick Electra 225 Riviera 4-Door Hardtop is finished in Gray cloth and vinyl and combines traditional bench-seat comfort with a generous list of factory conveniences. Power windows, factory air conditioning and heat, a Wonderbar radio, dash-mounted clock, and column-mounted shifter all reinforce the car’s luxury-oriented character. The cabin also features three front lap belts, an aftermarket driver-side power window motor, and an aftermarket blower motor.

Engine

Powering this 1961 Buick Electra 225 Riviera 4-Door Hardtop is a 401ci Wildcat V8 fed by a four-barrel carburetor and paired with a Turbine Drive two-speed automatic transmission. Power is sent to the rear wheels, while power steering and power brakes contribute to the relaxed driving character expected of Buick’s flagship full-size line. Mechanical updates include an aftermarket master cylinder, power brake booster, wheel cylinders, brake lines, motor mounts, exhaust system, distributor cap and rotor, and ignition wires, rounding out a package that blends classic Buick engineering with a number of updated components.

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Passenger side photo of 1961 Buick Electra

1961 Buick Electra 225 Riviera

Current Ask
$19,200

The 1961 Buick Electra 225 Riviera 4-Door Hardtop captures Buick at the height of its early-1960s luxury era, combining dramatic styling with a long list of power conveniences. Showing approximately 72,246 miles, this example is finished in silver metallic over a gray cloth and vinyl interior and is powered by Buick’s 401ci Wildcat V8 paired with a Turbine Drive two-speed automatic. Power steering, power brakes, power windows, factory air conditioning and heat, and a Wonderbar radio give it the kind of equipment expected from Buick’s flagship lineup, while the Riviera designation adds further distinction to an already imposing full-size hardtop.

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Passenger side photo of 1960 Buick Electra

1960 Buick Electra 225 Convertible

Current Ask
SOLD

A blast from the past is reserved for a machine that instantly takes someone back, back in time and back into every aspect of life. Present today is a true blast from the past and takes shape with this lovely 1960 Buick Electra 225. With just reported over 60,000 miles on its clock its time you settled in for the journey of a lifetime and cruised with one of the 60s automotive finest.

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Passenger side photo of 1965 Buick Electra

1965 Buick Electra 225 Convertible

Current Ask
$27,999

The 1960s were an era defined by style, performance, and presence—and the 1965 Buick Electra 225 Convertible embodied all three. With only a reported 54,240 miles on the odometer, this well-preserved example is powered by Buick’s formidable 401ci “Wildcat” Nailhead V8 paired with a 4-barrel carburetor and a smooth 3-speed Super Turbine 400 automatic transmission. Finished in an elegant white exterior with a black vinyl interior and matching black convertible soft top, it rides on classic 15-inch steel wheels adorned with full Buick chrome hubcaps. Power-assisted drum brakes at all four corners ensure confident stopping, while rear-wheel drive delivers the traditional, commanding driving experience of a full-size American luxury convertible. A true gentle giant of its time, the Electra 225 blends muscular underpinnings with refined comfort.

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Passenger side photo of 1961 Buick Electra

1961 Buick Electra 225 Riviera

Current Ask
$19,200

The 1961 Buick Electra 225 Riviera 4-Door Hardtop captures Buick at the height of its early-1960s luxury era, combining dramatic styling with a long list of power conveniences. Showing approximately 72,246 miles, this example is finished in silver metallic over a gray cloth and vinyl interior and is powered by Buick’s 401ci Wildcat V8 paired with a Turbine Drive two-speed automatic. Power steering, power brakes, power windows, factory air conditioning and heat, and a Wonderbar radio give it the kind of equipment expected from Buick’s flagship lineup, while the Riviera designation adds further distinction to an already imposing full-size hardtop.

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Passenger side photo of 1963 Buick Riviera

1963 Buick Riviera

Current Ask
$52,500

The 1963 Buick Riviera marked the debut of one of Buick’s most distinctive designs, bringing a clean, pillarless personal-luxury coupe shape penned under GM styling chief Bill Mitchell and a body shell not shared with other GM models. Showing 78,406 miles, this first-year Riviera is finished in Bamboo Cream over a Saddle vinyl interior and is powered by Buick’s 401ci Nailhead V8. The car has been personalized with 15-inch chrome Riviera GS Rally wheels, aftermarket mufflers, and a custom paint job, while its cabin retains hallmark period details such as front bucket seats, a full-length center console, factory Sonomatic radio, and model-year-1963-only HVAC controls. According to the current owner, the car was originally finished in Arctic White.

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1968 Buick Skylark Custom

Current Ask
SOLD

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Current Ask
$36,500

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Current Ask
$94,500

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Current Ask
$57,500

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