Vehicle Description
In the 1960s you bought a Buick because you wanted style to go with
your power. Today that spirit has made them a true unique cruiser.
And in the case of this 1964 Buick Electra 225 convertible, it's a
loaded and powerful drop-top that has been treated like a pampered
car for decades.
These full-size Buicks had some of the best designs for the era.
The styling is a little more curvaceous than the Olds and Cadillac
C-bodies, and the factory-correct Desert Beige paint goes perfect
with Buick's premium image. It was even resprayed later in life to
make sure it still has a nice gloss and shine to show off the
straight body panels. The designers really understood what it took
to make a flagship convertible. That meant distinctive front and
rear styling with impressive center points. Plus, not only did the
bumpers follow this unique design but the side trim artfully
connects with these wraparound units and runs along the profile
(including the fender skirts) to create one cohesive perimeter. You
couldn't see that today if there had not been decades of care that
has gone into this drop-top. The background info on this car that
we were told was that it was a long-term first owner who gave it
the good spot in the garage. While we don't have the full
verification on this history, the condition of this car absolutely
reaffirms this pampered life. Everything from the iconic portholes
to the factory wheel covers shows you that this luxury convertible
has been treated with detailed care from day one.
The tan top is a harmonizing color that looks good when it's in
place, but when you take it down, the saddle brown interior gives
this classic American a European level of color sophistication.
This looks like the original factory setup, and so nearly 60 years
later, you will find some use and patina. But overall, this one
really impresses with its preservation and completeness. Every
major piece of original trim is still in place, right down to the
Buick crest on the door panels. You'll be impressed with the
details, like the matching convertible boot and working AM radio.
This was Buick's full-size offering so there's plenty of room for
you to share the classic car experience with up to five family and
friends. But the focus on a car like this is always on the driver.
That's why you have features like a power front seat. With power
windows and a power convertible top, you never have to leave the
driver's seat when you want to open this one up to the world.
Under the hood you'll find the numbers-matching Wildcat 445 V8 -
named after its torque rating. An interesting marketing approach,
these engines actually displace 401 cubic inches and were topped by
a four-barrel carburetor. Regardless of the name, this powerplant
advertised an impressive 325 horsepower. You may spend a little
time under the shade tree giving this a full service if you want to
fully unleash that power again, but really the treat here is just
how honest this original motor looks in the engine bay. And if you
do want a weekend cruiser, this Buick is truly set up for it with
power steering, power brakes, and a three-speed automatic
transmission.
This is a large and powerful cruiser that has a true presence
wherever it goes. So when a great classic like this is also so
affordable, you know you have to hurry to grab this opportunity.
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