1961 Buick Electra Buick Electra 225 Convertible Description
Up for sale is our 1961 Buick Electra 225 Convertible. This is a rare car and ready to be enjoyed by the next collector. I am downsizing my collection since I am moving to Florida in September. This is my third Electra 225 Convertible and by far my favorite. It gets attention wherever I drive it! Prepare to be the talk of the town.
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This beautiful Electra is finished in red exterior with red interior and white convertible top. This car has the powerful 401 Nailhead V8 with 325 hp and 403 ft/lbs of torque. It has every option available at the time except air conditioning (who needs it, it is a convertible).
The car had a frame on restoration 11 years ago and it still shows well. Paint has a beautiful shine and chrome is in great shape. There are a few scratches/nicks that do not detract from its beauty. The car also had the engine and transmission rebuilt at that time. It runs fantastic and is ready for the local cruise nights or car shows. It has been garage kept and detailed religiously.
The Electra starts up every time and shifts beautifully. The engine is smooth without any ticks or noises. The exhaust system is newer and is quiet. The suspension is smooth and without creaks or harshness.
The interior is in great shape and shows very well for a 56 year old car! It has no cuts in the leather. The dash is clean and shows no cracks. Leather is still soft and seat springs are firm.
The convertible top is 1 month old and works well. The power windows all work.
I have two sets of keys and the original books and Buick advertisement.
The original floormats are included.
The tires have 90% tread left and brakes are in good shape.
These cars are going up in value and I am selling mine with No Reserve and starting bid of $18,000. It is between a 2 and 3 on the Hagerty condition scale.
CURRENT & HISTORICAL VALUESView current vehicle values and see how they’ve changed over time in 3-year, 5-year and to-date intervals. Compare these values to other vehicles and benchmark financial indices.Current Values
- #1 Concours$58,600Condition #1 vehicles are the best in the world. The visual image is of the best vehicle, in the right colors, driving onto the lawn at the finest concours. Perfectly clean, the vehicle has been groomed down to the tire treads. Painted and chromed surfaces are mirror-like. Dust and dirt are banned, and materials used are correct and superbly fitted. The one word description for #1 vehicles is "concours."
- #2 Excellent$41,300
- #3 Good$25,700
- #4 Fair$14,300
Please ask me all questions before the last day of the auction. The vehicle is garaged at my home in Virginia Beach, VA.
Vehicle is sold as-is with no warranty expressed or implied. Shipping is the responsibility of the buyer. Bidding is a legally binding contract, please bid to win. $500 dollar non refundable deposit is due within 48 hours of the auctions end. Remaining balance due within 7 days of auctions end. Vehicle must be picked up within 30 days of auctions end.