1960 Buick Electra 225

This vehicle is located in our San Carlos California Showroom (650) 326-1000. http://www.specialtysales.com/1960-buick-electra-225--c-1370.htm

Beautiful 1960 Buick Electra 225 Convertible. Finished in Cream over Brown and Cream interior. Powered by its 400ci V-8 Engine with an Automatic transmission. Looks and drives great.

325 bhp, 401 cu. in. Nailhead V8 engine, Turbine Drive automatic transmission, independent front suspension with unequal-length A-arms and coil springs, live rear axle with coil springs, and four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes. Wheelbase: 126"

Over its long history, Buick often rebelled against its position within Alfred P. Sloan’s carefully stratified GM marque hierarchy, with Buick’s aspirations best expressed by the new-for-1959 Electra 225. The “225” was derived from the 225-inch overall length, the longest of all GM cars during that period. At first glance, not only was it slightly longer than that year’s Cadillac, its 401 cubic inch V8 engine was larger in displacement. Additionally, the upstart Buick model also offered luxury approaching, and sometimes surpassing, that of its more “senior” GM brethren.

The dramatically restyled 1959 models were replaced by all-new models for 1960, with the flagship Electra now riding atop a Buick-only “K-member” frame. The canted headlights of 1959 were now laid flat and parallel to the bumper, complementing the wider, longer and lower overall styling theme of the early 1960s. Accenting the clean bodywork, a pair of broad trim panels cloaked the lower body of the Electra 225, neatly integrating the front and rear bumpers with the body of the car – a very elegant look.

The top of the line Electra 225 Convertible was luxuriously equipped as is the car presented here. It includes a leather interior, power windows, a power-operated top, Super Deluxe wheel covers, an outside rear view mirror and the Safety Group. Standard equipment on all premium Buicks also included a padded dashboard, power steering, power brakes, two-speed wipers and dual exhaust outlets. It even has a speedometer that adjusted for the driver’s height.

Options and Accessories:

• Power Top
• Easy Power Steering
• Power brakes
• Dual exhaust
• Wind- shield washer
• Dual-speed windshield wiper
• Back-up lights
• Glare-proof mirror
• Parking brake signal light
• Safety buzzer
• Map light
• Power windows
• Two.way adjustable power seat,
• Super-deluxe wheel covers

Financing available up to 144 months O.A.C. International buyers welcome! Worldwide shipping available to anywhere in the world. We are the oldest and largest classic car dealership on the West Coast. Marketing Classic, Exotic and Performance cars worldwide for over 25 years! Additional photos and video available upon request.

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