1961 Buick Electra 225 Convertible**runs Great** on 2040-cars
Carroll, Iowa, United States
Body Type:Convertible
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:401 V-8
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Make: Buick
Model: Electra
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Trim: Electra 225
Options: Leather Seats, Convertible
Drive Type: rear wheel
Power Options: Power Windows, Power Seats
Mileage: 63,154
Exterior Color: Silver
Interior Color: Gray
Disability Equipped: No
Number of Cylinders: 6
I have for sale a very good running and driving 1961 Buick Electra 225 Convertible. Fairly rare car. The car has a rebuilt (by the previous owner) original 401 Nailhead V-8 engine. The brakes are good and has good radial tires with correct hubcaps. In 1997-98 the motor was rebuilt, new top, new paint, rechromed front and rear bumpers. Lots of receipts for additional items replaced. The car has 63,154 original miles. The top is very nice and does work with a little help on the up swing. I'm pretty sure the pump only needs more fluid. The seats were also redone in '98 and are nice and very comfortable. The dash has cracks in the center. The door panels and rear seat quarters are in good shape. Carpet is decent but worn. Clear guages. Nice black top boot and car cover included.
The chrome and stainless is average but shine. The car needs painted and does have some paint bubbling. Some rust is showing along front fender upper horizontal trim as shown. The floors seem very solid when your heel is applied. Trunk floor has severe surface rust, but I have found no holes. The underside is very decent looking with some surface rust present.
The car does start right up and the 401 provides a smooth and powerful ride. The car has good acceleration and braking. The exhaust is good and the ride is pretty quiet.
The following are currently working: top, all 4 power windows, speedometer, fuel guage, the guages are reflected into an adjustable mirror so as to allow for taller and shorter drivers and is working, speed warning, radio, lights and taillights, courtesy lights, glovebox light, temp guage, day/night rearview mirror, all 4 turn signals front and rear and their dash indicators, headlights and highbeams. The following do not work: wipers, power seat, driver's master power window switch, horn. Both door sill replacements are included.
Overall, this is a very classy and fairly rare 60's convertible. The car is really long and low. At 225 inches long (that's where the 225 comes from), this '61 Buick is an impressive car indeed. Plenty of room for 5-6 joyriders. Be the only one at your car show with a 1961 Buick Electra 225 convertible!!
Please feel free to ask any questions. Car is sold in as-is condition. Personal inspection is encourged.
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