Vehicle Description
1971 Buick Electra 225
Going from the first car being built in David Dunbar Buick's
garage, to having Harley Earl pen the first concept car in the form
of the Y job in 1938, Buick has become synonymous with luxury. That
design included a waterfall grille, and it is used on all Buick
models even today.
For consignment, a large steel slabbed, vinyl topped 1971 version
of the 225. 225 was named because the car was 225 inches long. This
version being slightly longer. Mostly original and a nice cruiser,
this car presents in overall good condition.
Exterior
From its early 70's squared off version of the waterfall grille,
with dual flanking round headlights and slightly pointed bumper,
this car was meant to butt into the Cadillac market and it even
resembles the Caddies of this era. A long massive hood, big
swinging 4 doors, a nice big black vinyl top and trunk with room
for 2, we see straight steel slabs and good gapping. This all
covered with Tealmist Gray (excepting the Black Vinyl top!). Chrome
is all in good condition and badging is all there and correct
looking good. 15-inch Buick Rallye style wheel covers are all
around, and nice chrome tipped dual exhaust peeks out from under
the large rear bumper.
Interior
A snazzy woven oval and diamond pattern padded broadcloth in blue
covers a wood applique framed area of the door panel. Within are
numerous controls for power windows, and power mirrors. This
pattern continues to abound inside on the tuck and roll sewn dual
benches, front bench sporting a central fold down armrest. Smooth
vinyl bolsters have a bit of chrome trim on the edges for
highlighting and protection. Turning to the dash it is dripping
1970's square simple styling, and presents with nice clean chrome
surrounding trim, and wood applique. An aftermarket Kenwood
AM/FM/CD player has been carefully installed in where the original
radio was. Blue headliner is tight, and plush clean blue carpet
provides a sea of comfort for the passengers. The air conditioning
is cold, and all power options work save for the power front seat.
It does not go rearwards.
Drivetrain
A nice clean engine bay with a spiffy engine in the form of a 455ci
V8 which is original to this car sits within it. A single 4-barrel
carburetor feeds the mill, and a numbers matching TH400 3-speed
automatic transmission is on the back of the engine. A 10-bolt 2.94
great rear axle is seen as well.
Undercarriage
Slight surface rust on the usual undercarriage suspects, but
nothing remarkable. Structurally sound, and well maintained, and
fully functional.
Drive-Ability
Not unlike your Grandfather's Cadillac in looks, this car started
quickly, idled so that you could not even hear it, and was
comfortable to sit in. Driving was a breeze literally as we had the
windows open, and realized quickly that this is a quality car, with
any previous problems sorted out on the drivetrain, suspension, and
handling side. It cruised like dream and we had room for half the
Classic Auto Mall marketing/car moving crew who came along for the
ride! All were in agreement this is a cool early 1970's car and
enjoyed their ride immensely...but it did get them out of work so
it may be all relative.
A nice dose of early 1970 Detroit iron, where status was measured
by the inch and in this car, you are a bit over 225 of them.
Interesting interior pattern, and comfortable cushy seating, big
exterior, and topped off with black vinyl, all in nice functioning,
clean condition, ready to be enjoyed.
VIN Decode
484391Y156458
4-Buick
84-Electra 225 Custom
39-4 Door Hardtop
1-1971
Y-Wilmington, DE Assy Plant
156458-Sequential Unit Number
Trim Tag
ST 71 48439-1971 Electra 225 Custom 4 Door Hardtop
BDY Y118477-Wilmington Body #
TR 601-Blue
PNT 16B-Tealmist Gray, Black Vinyl Top
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 450 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914.
Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the
vehicle in person.
