Vehicle Description
1970 Buick Electra 225
The Buick Electra is a full size luxury car manufactured and
marketed by Buick from 1959 to 1990, over six generations - having
been named after heiress and sculptor Electra Waggoner Biggs by her
brother-in-law Harlow H. Curtice, former president of Buick and
later president of General Motors. The Electra was offered in
coupe, convertible, sedan and station wagon body styles over the
course of its production with rear-wheel drive (1959-1984) or
front-wheel drive (1985-1990, except station wagon). For its entire
production run, it ran on some form of GM's C Platform which it
shared with the OIdsmobile 98 and Cadillac DeVille. Only a minor
facelift with revised grille and taillight trim marked the 1970
Electra 225. The big news was under the hood, where a new 370 hp
455 cubic-inch V8 replaced the 430 V8 used from 1967 to 1969. This
was the final year for the Electra convertible, finned aluminum
brake drums and high compression engines.
Gracing our hallowed halls here at the Classic Auto Mall, we have
for your consideration, one of Buick's shining stars in the form of
a 1970 Electra 225 4 door hardtop. Most definitely a step above
barn find, but some TLC will bring this massive highway hauler to
the next level.
Exterior
This deuce and a quarter presents with very nice Gulfstream Blue
paint and a well preserved black vinyl top. The chrome and bright
work is in very nice shape, noted is the trim spear that starts at
the front of the fender and makes a downward swoop toward the rear
of the car, almost denoting speed. Beautiful taillights bring up
the rear and take up two thirds of the tail end, reverse lights sit
atop the quarter panel ends like beacons in a storm. Quad
headlights are in front and create a menacing look for those coming
toward this beast. Buick hubcaps are present on all four corners
and fender skirts add a touch of class to the rear.
Interior
Opening the driver's door, we see blue...lots of it. Door panels
are a tasteful mix of blue vinyl above and blue carpet below, a
faux woodgrain sits proudly above chromed controls for the power
window and power seat. Slipping behind the wheel we get enveloped
in a cloth and vinyl split bench seat. The cushion upholstery can
only be described at 1970's nouveau chic and it shows well without
any rips or tears and only minor soiling. Moving back to the rear
we see another bench seat in the same upholstery pattern stretching
from door to door. Staying with the 70's style, the padded dash
shows squares and rectangles for the instrumentation, HVAC controls
and AM/FM radio. Down below a slightly stained blue carpet presents
with very nice Buick floor mats. A peek skyward and we see a blue
headliner, not torn but sagging in many areas. Room for 6 with
style and comfort.
Drivetrain
455 cubic inches of Buick power sits under the massive hood, topped
with a Rochester 4-barrel carburetor making a respectable 370
horses. Those horses gallop their way thru a 3-speed TH400
automatic and to the rear tires via a 10-bolt 2.56 geared rear axle
assembly. Noted under the hood is power steering, power brakes, and
air conditioning, cruising luxury at its finest.
Undercarriage
Getting this beast up on the lift we were pleasantly greeted with
only surface rust on the frame, body hangers and floorpans, no
invasive rust to be see. We note 4-wheel power drum brakes at the
corners with finned drums in the front. Independent front
suspension is present and a 4 link with coil springs is at the
rear. Single exhaust snakes its way from the engine to the rear of
this car, a new muffler and tailpipe were recently added.
Drivability
Rain thwarted our test drive plans for the day, but we did have the
opportunity to fire the old girl up and let her breathe a little. A
twist of the key, some coaxing to get fuel to the carb and she
fired up and purred like a kitten, a big hungry wildcat if you
will.
A well-preserved example of 70's excess and design all wrapped up
in a menacing package. Nice body, paint, and interior give this
Buick all the right stuff to take you and yours out on the town, or
to the local cruise-in. Just stop on in at the Classic Auto Mall,
fall in love and drive this beauty off to wherever your dreams can
take you.
VIN DECODE
484390Y127418
4-Buick
84-Electra 225 Custom
39-4 Door Hardtop
0-1970
Y-Wilmington, DE Assy Plant
127418-Sequential Unit Number
TRIM TAG
ST 70 48439-1970 Buick Electra 225 Custom 4 Door Hardtop
BDY BW 04974-Wilminton Body #
TR 601-Blue
PNT 25B-Gulfstream Blue, Black Top
10D-4th Week October Build
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 600 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.