Vehicle Description
Gateway Classic Cars Houston is proud to offer this stunning 1960
Buick Electra 225 convertible. This car is powered by the original
401 CID Nailhead V8 engine. The car is one of 6,746 Electra 225
built in 1960 which makes it a rare car even back when all of them
were on the road. The Electra 225 nameplate was a nod to the latter
car's overall length of over 225 in (5,715 mm), earning it the
street name "deuce and a quarter. The 1960 Electra and Electra 225
received a minor facelift with a concave grille and horizontal
headlights centered by Buick's then-new "Trishield" logo, which is
still in use today. Standard Electra features included windshield
wipers, trip mileage indicator, cigar lighter, dual sunshades,
Step-On parking brake, dual horns, a single-key locking system,
Twin-Turbine automatic transmission, Foamtex seat cushions,
electric clock, trunk light, license plate frames, glovebox light,
power steering and power brakes. In addition Electra 225s had
back-up lights, a Glare-proof rear view mirror, parking brake
signal light, safety buzzer, map light and Super Deluxe wheel
covers as standard equipment. This car has fresh tires and a 1 year
old paint job. It is a numbers matching Electra 225. You will find
features like a power top, power brakes, power steering, power
locks, power seats, power windows, seat belts, leather interior,
white wall radial tires and an AM radio. Don't miss the opportunity
to own this fine classic Buick. To get more information or talk
about purchasing it please call the Houston showroom at (832)
243-6220. If you are viewing the car on a 3rd party website you
will find more pictures and an HD video of the car at
www.gatewayclassiccars.com.
