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1961 Buick Electra 225 cab

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Basic information and History

The 1961 Buick Electra 225 Cabriolet was of the second generation of Electras.

The Electra 225 Cabriolet had a stylish and elegant design typical of its time. It had a long, elegant body and a massive grill with four headlights. The convertible top was motorized, allowing for easy opening and closing. The interior was spacious and comfortable, with room for up to six passengers.

Under the hood of this 1961 Electra 225 Cabriolet sits a 6.6L or 401 cubic inch V8 that produced approximately 325 horsepower. The engine is paired with a three-speed automatic transmission, which provides smooth acceleration.

This vehicle was imported to Sweden from the States in 2014 and has had 6 users including car companies.


Equipment and Options

The car is equipped with aluminium radiator, a new retro stereo, new alternator in the form of retro and Edelbrock carburettor.

The cab is operated electrically via a push of a button. In addition, there are electric lifts and electric seats.
Instruction book and repair manual are available for the car.

Condition

The seller describes the car as being in good used condition, the seller has noted a dent on the driver's door.
The seller describes the car as stainless. All windows and glass parts are in good condition.
The paintwork is described as good with some stone chips on the front
Available in No remarks on chrome, moldings, or emblems according to the seller.
The car has original rims.
No damage to rims or tires.
The tire's tread depth is 5mm.
No comments on lighting.

Internal condition:

Steering wheel and controls show normal wear and tear due to the age of the car.
The dashboard and panel are also described as having some nut damage due to the age of the car.
Mechanically and electrically, the car works as it should.
Renovations have been carried out on the inside, repair of instruments, invoice included

The car was last inspected on 2022-05-18 due to the installation of a towbar.

Service history

No leakage has been noted.
The engine and gearbox are described as being in good, operational condition.
Last service was carried out in 2022 with oil and filter in-house.
There is no previous service record.
The brakes are described as good, received a remark at the inspection in 2019 which has now been fixed.

Summary

A very unusual Buick Electra cabriolet where there are probably fewer than ten cars registered in Sweden. If you've always dreamed of owning a big, beautiful American convertible with a big V8 under the hood, this could be the right car.

The description of this auction item is, to the seller's knowledge, accurate and not misleading. Before the description is approved by the seller, Bidders Highway gathers a range of details about the listing from the seller and performs a level of background checks. However, it is up to the bidder to ensure that the description is correct and to do whatever research they deem necessary before placing a bid which is then binding. Bidders Highway does not carry out a full inspection of the object and the transaction is between the buyer and the seller. We encourage all potential bidders to ask questions and use the comments section for additional information. See our general terms and conditions for full details.

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Exterior (82 images)

Interior (73 images)

Mechanics (51 images)

Documentation (13 images)

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