Vehicle Description
Always Buick's top-of-the-line, the Electra was downsized a bit in
'80s but that doesn't mean it lost any of its style. In fact,
looking at this very well preserved and highly maintained 1984
Buick Electra Park Avenue sedan, there's an argument to be made
that the big Buick learned a few new moves in the entertainment
department, because this is such a fun car to drive. With only
51,279 actual miles, and loads of Buick luxury and style, this
descendant of the 'Deuce and a Quarter' carries that distinguished
name with pride.
"Downsizing" isn't quite the right word for the redesigned Buicks
of the late 1970s and early 1980s, because this is still a VERY big
car. Especially in 4-door sedan form, where the Electra was one of
the biggest machines on the road yet lost none of its luxury car
presence. The squared-off bodywork was very much in fashion at the
time and it has held up quite well over the last 40 years because
it's still quite attractive. From what we can tell, it was likely
repainted some years ago and shows some very minor age and maybe a
couple touch-ups, but at this price, perfection isn't really part
of the equation. On the other hand, you're getting a car that
doesn't have issues and can be used immediately; in fact, you'll
probably find a lot of people remember these cars fondly and you'll
quickly become the center of attention. The Gray Metallic paint
certainly looks appropriate on a Buick and the contrasting padded
half roof adds a touch of elegance and class to this grown-up
sedan. Nice chrome, the requisite four "portholes" in the front
fenders, and full-width taillights remind us that this is 100%
Buick, and that's exactly why we love it.
Step inside and marvel at the beautiful cabin that awaits, because
the light gray leather interior that lines it shows none of the
typical fading that plagued GM upholstery of the period, but rather
a luxurious, comfortable and intact presentation that would make
Iceberg Slim blush. The big split-bench up front is supple and a
great place in which to spend some time, although it shows very
little evidence of carrying anyone at all, other than a couple of
small tears and stitches splitting. Same goes for the clean rear
seat, the matching door panels, and the plush carpets below, all of
which are protected with color-matched vinyl mats. Leather is tough
to maintain in the hot sun (further proof that this beauty has
always been garaged), so the fact that everything is still bright
is a great sign of this car's treatment throughout the years.
Beautiful woodgrain accents are found throughout the cabin and add
a big dose of sophisticated luxury, with mostly unblemished pieces
found on the nice dash, door panels, and original steering wheel.
It's loaded with options as well, all standard and top-of-the-line
because this is a Buick after all, with the list including A/C that
still has R12 coursing through its veins, power windows, locks,
seat, mirrors, a tilt steering column, cruise control, and an
upgraded Boss AM/FM/CD/AUX head unit that was added in the center
stack. The futuristic aluminum-rimmed gauges are insanely cool,
even for an '80s GM, with clear faces and a slick design you'd
expect in a modern exotic, not necessarily a vintage cruiser like
this. The back seat shows very little wear and as a giant luxury
car, of course you get a massive trunk with what appears to be its
original mat, space-saver spare tire, and jack assembly.
Buick was still using Buick engines in 1984 (the final year of the
5th generation Electras), with this one being a 305 cubic inch V8.
It's completely stock, right down to the carburetor that feeds it
and factory HEI ignition system that fires it, and it looks so
fresh because it's been very well-maintained throughout the years,
under the tutelage of 2-owners since new (the original owner had
this car from 1984-2021, whereas the current owner has had it about
a year). In fact, the current owner had a long list of repairs
completed in 2021 to get the car ready for the road, so feel free
to jump in and drive this Buick to California. The original
snorkeled air cleaner is still in place, and it starts easily,
idles smoothly, and pulls the big sedan around with vigor. As a
full-sized car, a THM200-4R 4-speed automatic transmission was
spec'd that can easily handle the highway, and it spins a familiar
10-bolt rear end with tall gears inside, making this a very relaxed
cruiser. The suspension is as supple as you'd expect, featuring
newer shocks and stabilizer links up front, and the exhaust system
still features a chambered muffler and catalytic convertor set-up,
so it sounds exactly right. Buick wire wheel covers look as good
here as anywhere else and it sits on right-sized 215/75/15
whitewall radials to finish the look.
All-original, low miles, and a ton maintenance, you just don't see
'84 Buick's in this kind of condition anywhere. If luxurious
vintage sedans float your boat, you won't find much better than
this. Call today!
