Vehicle Description
55,813 actual miles. Three owners. Restored as needed, with
extensive recent service. New Vintage Air A/C system. New top.
Fresh Diamondback radials. Beautiful original interior. Runs and
drives very well. Big, handsome Buick convertible ready for fun in
the sun.1965 was a great year for Buicks, and if you're looking for
a full-sized ragtop, this lovely 1965 Buick Electra 225 convertible
represents a whole lot of car for the money. With just three
owners, including the original owner who kept it until 1988, it has
been lovingly maintained and today shows what we believe is 55,813
original miles (the car comes with an actual miles title). It has
never been fully disassembled and restored, but rather maintained
and freshened as necessary. As a result, it presents quite well and
has that solid feel of a good original car. It was repainted in its
original code C Arctic White a few years ago, and the bodywork
underneath appears to be in very good condition. And there sure is
a lot of sheetmetal on the 225! Those massive quarter panels are
straight and the crease that runs from nose to tail is crisply
rendered. Of note, all the brightwork remains in outstanding
original shape, including the fluted side trim that's insanely
difficult (and expensive) to restore properly. There are no
indications of issues around the fender skirts and the bumpers fit
tightly to the bodywork, suggesting that it has never been hit.
This is a very nicely done car.The black interior appears to be
almost entirely original save for the carpets, which are probably
too nice to be 60 years old. But the rest sure looks like GM
equipment, including the pleated seats, the door panels, and even
the dash pad. The sweeping instrument panel is highlighted by a
band of real wood, while the rest is rendered in bright stainless
and chrome for the perfect mid-century modern vibe. Everything
works except the clock, and you'll be happy to see a brand-new
Vintage Air A/C system neatly integrated into the dash using the
original vents. There's also a factory Sonomatic AM radio with rear
speaker, plus Buick's famous Speed-Alert system. Optional seat
belts are a nice addition and the floors are protected by
Buick-logo rubber mats. Overhead there's a brand new black power
convertible top with glass rear window, and it all stows under a
matching black vinyl boot. The trunk is nicely refinished with new
black carpets, correct cardboard bulkheads, and a full-sized spare
with factory jack assembly.Power comes from Buick's legendary 401
cubic inch 'Nailhead' V8, which is a torque factory. The '445' on
the air cleaner represents the torque rating, which makes this
massive convertible feel 800 pounds lighter than it is. Beautifully
detailed in correct Buick Turquoise engine enamel, the engine is a
showpiece as much as anything else on the car. And there's a long
list of new parts: radiator, hoses, power steering hoses, battery,
alternator, voltage regulator, and the fresh A/C compressor. It
starts easily and idles nicely, and as I mentioned, it has no
problem pulling all this sheetmetal around with real authority.
There's a reason Cadillac was nervous about Buick's top-of-the-line
Electra. Another nice feature is the TH400 3-speed automatic
transmission that replaced the Dynaflow in 1964. Buick called it
the 'Super Turbine 400' and it does indeed deliver turbine-smooth
shifts and bulletproof reliability. Out back there's a huge rear
end housing with 3.07 gears inside, so it's a fantastic low-stress
cruiser even in today's world. Massive finned aluminum drum brakes
feature a lot of new parts, including fresh hoses, so it stops
effectively. You'll note one patch in the floor in the rear
footwell, which isn't uncommon (water can get under the carpets and
rusts them from the inside out), but it has been neatly patched
with a chunk of floor from a donor car so it looks right. There are
also recent shocks to maintain that plush Buick ride quality, and
it sits on a fresh set of expensive 235/75/15 Diamondback radials
with the correct triple stripe whitewall.Buicks have been severely
under-rated for decades and still represent a lot of car for a lot
less money than a comparable Cadillac (or even a Chevy!). With
outstanding road manners, big car comfort, and a long list of
service work and upgrades, this beautiful 'Deuce-and-a-Quarter' is
ready to enjoy. Find out why Buicks were the better buy and give
this one a closer look. Call today!Harwood Motors always recommends
and welcomes personal or professional inspections of any vehicle in
our inventory prior to purchase.
