1960 Buick Electra 225 in Youngville, North Carolina

This 1960 Buick Electra 225 has only 3,782 actual miles since new! The car is exceptionally original, including all of the interior, trim and brightwork, headliner, drive train, etc. It even retains some of its original exterior paint. The car was purchased new from the Strang Garage Company in Colorado Springs, Colorado by a Mr. Anson Ryder on October 5th, 1960. Mr. Ryder was the sole owner of the vehicle until 1996 when Elmer High purchased it from the Ryder estate. This example is finished in Tahiti Beige over Cordovan with a code "833" Fawn interior. Some notable standard equipment includes a 401ci 4-barrel V8 engine that produces 325 horsepower, Turbine Drive automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, deluxe steering wheel, super deluxe wheel covers, dual exhaust, and more. Optional equipment includes heater and defroster, Wonder Bar radio with electric antenna, E-Z-Eye glass all the way around, 6-way power bench seat, chrome door guards, whitewall tires and power windows. This phenomenal and rare body style features the wraparound rear Vista glass and represents the apex of atomic age mid-century design for General Motors' Buick division. Since the early-mid 2000s the car has resided in two prominent private East Coast collections, and this is the first time the car will be made available to the general public at auction.