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For Sale: 1960 Buick Electra 225 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico

Vehicle Description

For Sale by owner.

1960 Buick Electra 225 convertible;  restorod

We started this project about 10 years ago.  Body off restoration,  All suspension was rebuilt including  new coil springs, front and rear, heavy duty gas shocks. Power steering box converted to 16/1 ratio.    Rear end was converted from closed to open drive shaft, 3.08 ratio.   All braking system is new, wheel cylinders, stainless steel brake hoses, steel brake lines, 2 chamber master cylinder,  power brake booster.  Brake drums are powder-coated (have one extra set, black).  

Original 401 engine professionally rebuilt, bored 40 over, comp cam thumper series camshaft, electronic ignition, new  Edelbrock carburetor (4 bbl) on original powder-coated manifold, original exhaust manifolds (high-temp painted); valve covers, pulleys, brackets are powder-coated.  Engine has approximately one hour running break -in time.  Has 100 amp one wire alternator.  Has custom aluminum radiator and fan shroud.  Coolant is Evans waterless brand.

Rebuilt 700 R4 transmission with heavy duty US made internals.  Has automatic/manual setup for engaging overdrive.

New dual exhaust with H pipe and Magniflo mufflers exiting through rear bumper.

Interior professionally designed by  a gentleman in a one-man shop.  Has new cloth top; front split bench  six way power seat with fold down armrest from 76 Chrysler New Yorker. (Have  2 period correct bucket seats needing upholstering that go with the car)  The floor and inside firewall are treated with dynamat.  Has two sets of padded dashes, one green and one tan to match interior of car.  Rear speakers have been incorporated  in rear seat panels;  Front speakers located in kick panels.  Sound system is refurbished factory radio with blue tooth, not installed.  Trunk is also carpeted with removable side panels for storage and battery location.  Rear seat has fold down center armrest.  Custom console under dash houses Autometer gauges, and American Autowire fuse box.  Dash is painted same as exterior of car.

Car has shaved door handles.  Rear quarter panels set up for dual power antennas.  Underside of body is sprayed with bedliner  same color as exterior paint.   Firewall has been flattened and painted same as exterior.  Exterior color is PPG Toyota color Spruce Mica.  Paint  is not perfect but very presentable.   Front and rear bumpers have been rechromed.  Exterior moldings have been refurbished and polished.  All new Steel brand weather-stripping.  Windshield is new; all side glass is new and frames have been re-chromed. Has factory power windows with new motors to be installed along with side glass and electric door latch solenoids.

Car has aftermarket air conditioning installed;  uses R134 A freon; still needs factory AC vents installed in dash from a 60 Buick.  Custom made compressor bracket for Sandan double groove compressor, looks factory installed.

Custom made Coy powder coated wheels, black chrome, with new Firestone tires.

Car starts, runs, drives, and stops.  Has been driven approximately 2 miles since restoration.  Always garage kept.  Car is 85-90% finished.   All parts to complete project are packed up, inventoried and included along with extras.

Vehicle Details

  • 1960 Buick Electra 225
  • Listing ID: CC-1056293
  • Price: $25,000 (OBO)
  • Location:Rio Rancho, New Mexico
  • Year:1960
  • Make:Buick
  • Model:Electra 225
  • Exterior Color:Green
  • Interior Color:Green
  • Transmission:Automatic
  • Odometer:0
  • Convertible:Yes
  • Shaved:Yes
  • Restoration History:Partially Restored
  • Exterior Condition:Very Good
  • Air Conditioning:Yes
  • AM/FM Radio:Yes
  • Custom Stereo:Yes
  • Power Brakes:Yes
  • Power Steering:Yes
  • Power Windows:Yes
  • Power Seats:Yes
  • Engine History:Rebuilt
  • Engine Condition:Running
  • Drive Train:Rear-wheel drive
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