1965 Buick Electra 225 Convertible

401ci V8 Buick “Wildcat” Nailhead | 3-Speed Super Turbine 400 Automatic | Full Buick Chrome Hubcaps

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LOT #

250839605

Classic Car

Vehicle Price$30,600
Pre-Delivery Service Charge$1,299
Total Price$31,899
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:
484675H279379
Lot Number:
250839605
Odometer:
54,300
(Exempt / TMU)
Engine:
401ci V8
Drive Type:
Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD)
Transmission:
Automatic
Exterior Color:
White
Interior Color:
Black
Vinyl Wrap:
Vehicle Location:
Utah
  • 1965 Buick Electra 225 Convertible
  • 401ci V8 Buick “Wildcat” Nailhead
  • 4-Barrel Carburetor
  • 3-Speed Super Turbine 400 Automatic
  • RWD
  • White Exterior
  • Black Vinyl Interior
  • Black Convertible Soft Top
  • 4-Wheel Drum Brakes
  • Front & Rear Power-Assisted Drum Brakes
  • 15" Steel Wheels
  • Full Buick Chrome Hubcaps

Overview of 1965 Buick Electra 225 Convertible For Sale by Owner

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.

Exterior and Interior

There is no denying that this 1965 Buick Electra 225 Convertible is what the internet and car folk refer to as a “Land Yacht”, a walk around can clock in a mighty amount of steps on your smart watch, but it is a walk that will include stops to examine every detail this classic American car has to offer. Dressed in a lovely white exterior, the exterior color of this '60s beauty helps make its already large design more significant. On closer inspection of the exterior, you would find a clean exterior that hasn't been fettled with to stand out; this Buick Electra is all factory looks without pretending to be something else. The black convertible top, all the car's chrome, and even period-correct hubcaps are in place to push out that factory aesthetic. Step into the '60s in all its glory and quirkiness, look around, and you are treated to a factory interior cabin complete with all its features and styling intact. Get comfy with leather bench seats and the sight of wood and nickel instantly creates a perception of luxury and class, a quick peek at the rear and you even have space for more family and friends to tag along for the ride.

Engine

Complimenting all that excess in terms of size and luxury is the equivalent of excess in cubic capacity - it really is the good type of excess. Pop open the hood of this 1965 Buick Electra 225 Convertible, and what you will find is a 401ci Buick “Wildcat” Nailhead V8 engine ready to bring out a whole lot of smoothness to your drive experience. Speaking of smooth, the current owner reports a front A-arm suspension system and a rear 4-link coil spring suspension system to iron out the road ahead. This classic channels all its gentle performance to its rear wheels through a 3-speed Super Turbine 400 automatic transmission.

Walk-around Video of this Buick Electra

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
$30,600

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 1963 Buick Electra

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