- MY 1970 Buick Electra 225
- Yellow Exterior paint
- Black with Yellow Piping Interior
- 455ci V8 Engine
- Functional Convertible Top
- Wire Wheels
- All Maintenance up to date
- 3-speed TH400 automatic transmission
- Drum Brakes
With a name like Electra, this car is sure to be an interesting lady! The lady in question is Buick’s full-size offering from 1959 to 1990. Produced over six generations, the Electra was named after a Texan sculptor and socialite called Electra Waggoner Biggs. This lady was, incidentally, the sister-in-law of then-GM president Harlow H. Curtice. This lady must have been quite a charismatic person, because the Lockheed Electra airliner is also supposedly named after her! That’s why we’re sure that you’ll find this 120,000-mile 1970 Buick Electra 225 to be an interesting and characterful American classic car to own and drive. We’re told that all maintenance is up to date as well, making this car a great buy.
Exterior and Interior
This yellow 1970 Buick Electra 225 comes from the third generation of the marque, and sits pretty on its wire wheels. You’ll also have noticed that the car is a convertible, with a black canvas top. Since the Electra was Buick’s top-range full-size car, the convertible top is, as you’d expect, power-operated. So there’s no need to get your hands dirty with deploying or lowering it when needed. Instead, you can push a button and let the electrics do their thing. The four-seat interior of this 1970 Buick Electra 225 is an opulent affair in black with eye-catching yellow piping. There’s some wood trim as well, since wood is always a sign of luxury in the automotive world. The car’s dashboard remains original, right down to the push-button radio, but there’s a more modern Pioneer head unit in the center console, with a USB port and AUX input. There’s also air conditioning and heating, if the choices on the driver side-mounted ventilation system control panel are all functional.
Engine
Powering this 1970 Buick Electra 225 is a massive V8 that displaces 455ci and is factory rated for 370 horsepower. Drive goes to the rear wheels through a 3-speed TH400 automatic transmission for that signature laid-back driving experience that befits a full-size car of this ilk. However, it uses drum brakes, so you’d better be smooth with your driving. Who wants to hustle a large luxury car anyways? It's always better to prolong the journey and enjoy the ambiance.
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.
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.
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.
The 1942 Buick Super 4-Door Touring Sedan comes from a brief and historically significant model year, with civilian automobile production soon giving way to wartime priorities. Showing approximately 78,842 miles, this example is powered by Buick’s 248ci “Fireball” inline-eight, bored .030-inch over, and paired with a 3-speed manual transmission. Finished in gray over a gray interior, it retains the formal proportions and unmistakable prewar character of Buick’s Super line while also benefiting from a refreshed front suspension. The current owner notes that the radio, heater, and temperature gauge are inoperable, and the car retains its original spare tire.
This 1957 Buick Roadmaster Riviera 2-Door Hardtop is pure late-1950s American excess in the best possible way, combining dramatic Harley Earl-era styling with the torque-rich character of Buick’s Nailhead V8. Showing approximately 14,574 miles, this example was refurbished in the late 2000s and is finished in Dover White and Bittersweet Red over a Rust and Ivory interior. The car was later upgraded with an Air Lift Performance air suspension system. Add in power steering, power brakes, power windows, a power front bench seat, Hot Rod Air climate control, and wide whitewalls, and this Roadmaster delivers the extravagant look of a flagship ’50s Buick with a few thoughtful upgrades that make it even more enjoyable today.
The 1972 Buick Gran Sport is a great example of why Buick’s muscle cars have always had their own following. Where some competitors leaned almost entirely into aggression, the GS mixed real V8 performance with a more polished, upscale feel, and this 60,979-mile example captures that balance nicely. Finished in Burnished Copper with a Black vinyl roof over a Black interior, it pairs a 350ci V8 and 4-barrel carburetor with a TH350 3-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. The equipment list is especially appealing for an enthusiast cruiser, with power disc brakes, power steering, air conditioning, a full-length console, Rallye steering wheel, tinted glass, chrome-plated wheels, and period stereo equipment all part of the package. It has the visual presence of a proper early-1970s muscle car, but with the comfort and restraint that made Buick’s Gran Sport line feel a little more grown-up than the average stoplight bruiser.
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