1972 Buick Electra 225 Limited on 2040-cars

US $22,000.00

Year:1972 Mileage:15700 Color: Hunter Green code I /
Green

Location:

Florida, United States

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Transmission:Automatic
Engine:455 V8 4bbl
Body Type:4 door hardtop sedan
Vehicle Title:Clear

VIN: 4V39T2H507514 Year: 1972
Exterior Color: Hunter Green code I
Make: Buick
Interior Color: Green
Model: Electra
Number of Cylinders: 8
Trim: 225 Limited
Drive Type: real wheel drive
Mileage: 15,700
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Power Windows, Power Seats

Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ...

Note: this car is also being advertised for sale through other venues and we reserve the right to end this listing before its expiry date.

72 Buick Electra 225 Limited hardtop sedan with 15,700 documented original miles. Literally a time capsule in showroom condition. Estate car, part of stored collection. Driven only to maintain and on certain occasions. Two owners from new, we are the second. Best in the country, never been shown. Body, engine/drivetrain, lacquer paint, chrome, vinyl top, interior -- all 110% original and in stunning condition. Only things that have been changed/worked on are radiator, brakes, tires, and wiper blades.

Paint: original all lacquer Hunter Green code I, just gorgeous. Never any paintwork, never any accidents

Vinyl top: mint green, all original and stunning. No degradation of grain, no color fading, no corrosion of trim, no nothing, it's in showroom condition.

Interior: this is the part that makes folks jaws drop. Car is as new. The new car smell from 1972 is still there, something that can't be duplicated or recreated at any cost. There has never been any kind of cleaner or protectant applied to any of the interior, save for the Scotchguard protectant treatment that was done by the selling dealer and period correct. From the dash, sun visors and headliner, to the rear parcel shelf, and all cloth, fabric, vinyl, woodtone/plastic chrome, knobs, buttons, switches, door pull straps, armrests, map pockets, seat belts, and carpet in between, everything retains its original, correct sheen. No color fading, no abrading of fabric textures or vinyl grain, no "shiny-ness" in typical high usage areas like armrests, the pebble grain of the steering wheel is factory perfect, including the 9 and 3 o'clock positions where there's usually some shiny wear even on very well kept cars. Switches click firmly, knobs have the proper resistance, sun visors hold firm in any position, no sloppiness, wiggling, looseness, nothing. Original Sonomatic AM radio never messed with, not a scratch on the dial, works perfectly. Carpet still has residual Scotchguard sheen on it from dealer prep, it's never been shampooed or touched, other than light vacuuming from what we can tell. All 4 original dark green Buick rubber floormat carpet savers in beautiful condition, all there.

This interior was custom ordered and was Buick's top of the line -- code 8439 Limited 4dr hardtop package 60/40 notchback seats with snap closing map pockets on backsides for rear passengers, Kismet tricot nylon brocade cloth in dark green (code 770) with matching Madrid grain vinyl trim. Again, every inch of the upholstery, including the firmness of the springs and cushioning -- it's all just as it left the factory. Equipment options: A/C, power windows, power driver's seat, trip odometer and speed alert.

Trunk still has original floormatting and 'particle board surrounds' and are in stunning condition. Tire jacking/car raising instruction decal is also original and still there on inside of trunk lid. Original selling dealer emblem still on outside trunk left edge, and we still have the matching dealer keyfob with original GM Briggs & Stratton keys. Also included is paperwork and original manuals, but no window sticker.

Inspection and test drive welcome to serious parties with advance notice. A nationally known restoration shop who has done other cars for us knows this car and can vouch for its integrity. We can provide their contact info upon request. We also have more photos, including some of the engine, trunk, and underside which will be ready later this week; just ask if there's a certain area you'd like to see more of. 72 was the best year aesthetically for these fuselage bodied, pillar-less (no center 'B' post) full size GM luxury cars; every subsequent year 'til their demise in '76 brought more and more ungainly bumpers and an increasingly bloated appearance. The seat patterns of this Limited's package, moreover, were unique to 1972 -- that, too, was axed by cost cutting for more simple fabrics and seat cushion designs for the '73 Limited.

The best of its breed, and would make a great stablemate for a period complementary Stage One GS Riv. Drives beautifully. For those who cherish this type of car -- until they build a time machine, this is it.

IMPORTANT: Buy It Now is NOT an appointment maker to schedule a test drive. A $2,000 deposit via Paypal is required within 24 hours of auction close, (weekends count), and is non-refundable. Balance is due within 7 days by wire transfer or certified bank check. Backing out, of either the deposit or the balance remaining, is non payment and you will be reported, no exceptions. You are welcome to arrange a visit and test drive, and all serious, experienced buyers do this BEFORE pulling the trigger. Out of state buyers are obviously responsible for shipping costs and arrangements. If you wish to drive it out, we can pick you up from the airport if you're not local, but we are assuming, and you must confirm that you are: 1) a resident of the same state, or plan to register it to keep at a second residence you have in the same state, as you would have to immediately visit the DMV and get your own plates/registration/insurance, or 2) you have a dealer license or some authority to provide your own temporary tags/registration/insurance. WE ARE NOT A DEALER and are not able to transfer titles/provide temporary tags/iinsurance, etc of any kind. We don't know if the local DMV will issue temporary tags to out of state buyers wishing to drive the car out and register it in their home state; do your homework.

And of course the OBVIOUS: While this is a rare, superb, virtually mint, museum quality example of a fine car which has only 15,700 miles and has never let us down, it is still a 40 year old car, and we can't GUARANTEE its mechanical fitness or worthiness in any way. We have only used it rarely, on special occasions; and while it starts, runs, and drives just beautifully, in our almost 8 years of ownership, I don't believe we've ever put more than 60 miles on it in one single day. We will provide you with all of the service records we have and refer you to 2 local shops who have serviced the car while in our ownership. They know (and love) the car, and before setting out on a road trip, would be happy to check the basics and make sure it's ok for a long trip.

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