This is a very very rare car. You almost NEVER see a Park Avenue trim Electra in coupe form from the 1977-1979 years. I see quite a few Park Avenue sedans but never the coupes. That baby blue is to die for on this car. Other than those paint blemishes this car is gorgeous.
These cars are so nice and are definitely under appreciated. "Elegant" is the word that comes to mind when I see this. I remember when these were regularly driving around. The 403 is definitely a great engine to have in one of these - the biggest you could get in 1978. Buicks were considered to be good cars and it was a well respected brand back then. Just fix the paint on the trunk - you'll be good to go!
My wife had a Buick Electra 225, same color. If I could find another one today , I think I would buy it. Even today's luxury cars are mostly expensive plastics.
America should go back to these style cars but with a modern twist. Bring back the chrome the hood ornaments and chrome bumpers and details of the 70s and 80s all the newer cars lack the character of the cars of yesteryear.
Specifically, a 1978 2-door model depicted here. The '78 was much better-looking, especially in the rear, than the '77 model which seems to steal the spotlight whenever these cars are discussed. The wrap-around taillights with the filtered white spots (filtered to glow red until the car was put in reverse) was one of the last great styling touches of the '70s, and in my opinion blew anything of the '80s into the weeds. The '79, though, was *the* best-looking of the three years, especially the 2-door models, which still had a streamlined greenhouse as opposed to the boxy greenhouse of the 4-door models. I used to have one, a silver "Limited" trim (people from back in the day may snicker at that, remembering "Limited to *what?* ") with red-velour interior and a Buick V-8 (not all of them had Buick engines), and I have to say I thought that car had a more elegant, more stylish look than even the Lincolns of that year (and I am very favorably biased towards Lincolns). It looked even better after I had added a few subtle trim pieces to it: Namely, a '79+ shield on the trunk lid, just above the keyhole, a starboard-side rear-view mirror (which back then was an optional extra that mine did not originally have), and reproduced "Electra 225" nameplates done in the cursive-scriptwork of the plates of '67 thru '69, the last being so people would see the answer to their snarky question before they even asked it. I miss that car; if I had a chance to get another, I probably would...but as an addition to my current '66 Lincoln, not as a replacement.
The peeling paint is not a sign of rust but the results of the metal having a high amount of phosferous in the stamping process. This prevented the paint and clear coat from sticking to the metal. Had a 78 Pontiac that I had to have repainted in 1980. Paint peeled right off the hood. They should have been recalled.
Have had one from 1989 to 1994. The car I drove the longest, 50.000 miles with no issues. White with white landau roof and red interior. Purchased and exported to germany from an Arizona car dealer, was his wife's car with 27,000 miles. got 16-17 mpg. I miss that car every year more. Greets from Germany
Thanks for the memories about these GM cars, I liked the styling with the round brushed metal gauges and the wire wheel covers, white walls and padded vinyl landau roof. At the time I had a fondness for the 450SEL, but they were astronomically expensive, the uber German engineering won out.
This is a GORGEOUS car & I’m so glad you chose to do a video! You’re right…there aren’t many (spelled n-o-n-e) vids of these out there so yours is truly one-of-a-kind! I have a 77 Coupe DeVille & I think the interior of your Buick is nicer. BTW…where did you get the “proper” whitewall tires? They really enhance the look of this classy machine.
My mother had a 1980 Park Avenue. It had a 350 4 barrel carburetor. Those were real luxury cars and not the small 4 cylinder cars. My sister has a 2019 Lexus and the seats are not comfortable.
In '78 Some how, I didn't like what Buick did to the Electra. Coming from the last full sized Deuce & quarter(76) I had a Landau coupe fully equipped, Astroroof, limited slip,... I instead got a Riviera w/Astroroof, limited slip, 4 wheel disc, a repeat of options from my deuce. Bc my loyal salesman told me they were changing to FWD. The 403 4bbl somehow felt sportier on the Riv, than Electra coupe. But, nice video.
This is a very very rare car. You almost NEVER see a Park Avenue trim Electra in coupe form from the 1977-1979 years. I see quite a few Park Avenue sedans but never the coupes. That baby blue is to die for on this car. Other than those paint blemishes this car is gorgeous.
I believe Buick is the best American car; best in style and best in quality.
These cars are so nice and are definitely under appreciated. "Elegant" is the word that comes to mind when I see this. I remember when these were regularly driving around. The 403 is definitely a great engine to have in one of these - the biggest you could get in 1978. Buicks were considered to be good cars and it was a well respected brand back then. Just fix the paint on the trunk - you'll be good to go!
My wife had a Buick Electra 225, same color. If I could find another one today , I think I would buy it. Even today's luxury cars are mostly expensive plastics.
Dam!
What a beautiful throw back to a time when luxury, power and style was how American cars were made!
America should go back to these style cars but with a modern twist. Bring back the chrome the hood ornaments and chrome bumpers and details of the 70s and 80s all the newer cars lack the character of the cars of yesteryear.
The first Park Ave coupe, very cool comfortable interior design quiet beyond belief, with olds engine power you've got a true road dog❤❤❤❤.
Specifically, a 1978 2-door model depicted here. The '78 was much better-looking, especially in the rear, than the '77 model which seems to steal the spotlight whenever these cars are discussed. The wrap-around taillights with the filtered white spots (filtered to glow red until the car was put in reverse) was one of the last great styling touches of the '70s, and in my opinion blew anything of the '80s into the weeds. The '79, though, was *the* best-looking of the three years, especially the 2-door models, which still had a streamlined greenhouse as opposed to the boxy greenhouse of the 4-door models. I used to have one, a silver "Limited" trim (people from back in the day may snicker at that, remembering "Limited to *what?* ") with red-velour interior and a Buick V-8 (not all of them had Buick engines), and I have to say I thought that car had a more elegant, more stylish look than even the Lincolns of that year (and I am very favorably biased towards Lincolns). It looked even better after I had added a few subtle trim pieces to it: Namely, a '79+ shield on the trunk lid, just above the keyhole, a starboard-side rear-view mirror (which back then was an optional extra that mine did not originally have), and reproduced "Electra 225" nameplates done in the cursive-scriptwork of the plates of '67 thru '69, the last being so people would see the answer to their snarky question before they even asked it. I miss that car; if I had a chance to get another, I probably would...but as an addition to my current '66 Lincoln, not as a replacement.
The peeling paint is not a sign of rust but the results of the metal having a high amount of phosferous in the stamping process. This prevented the paint and clear coat from sticking to the metal. Had a 78 Pontiac that I had to have repainted in 1980. Paint peeled right off the hood. They should have been recalled.
I'm glad you made a video of 78 park ave coupe, first year for the 2 dr,I work on one at a collision shop 6 months old that year.
OG ride for all my Mississippi folk.
Richmond Virginia love this car 💯 🚙 2022
That is one of the nicest cars in the world
Have had one from 1989 to 1994. The car I drove the longest, 50.000 miles with no issues. White with white landau roof and red interior. Purchased and exported to germany from an Arizona car dealer, was his wife's car with 27,000 miles. got 16-17 mpg. I miss that car every year more. Greets from Germany
Beautiful color!
My favorite car forever
Beautiful
Thanks for the memories about these GM cars, I liked the styling with the round brushed metal gauges and the wire wheel covers, white walls and padded vinyl landau roof. At the time I had a fondness for the 450SEL, but they were astronomically expensive, the uber German engineering won out.
Very nice 👍
I have a 96 Buick Park Avenue best car I’ve owned
CLEAN!!
That is one beautiful automobile my friend hopefully I can own one some day .
This is a GORGEOUS car & I’m so glad you chose to do a video! You’re right…there aren’t many (spelled n-o-n-e) vids of these out there so yours is truly one-of-a-kind! I have a 77 Coupe DeVille & I think the interior of your Buick is nicer. BTW…where did you get the “proper” whitewall tires? They really enhance the look of this classy machine.
My mother had a 1980 Park Avenue. It had a 350 4 barrel carburetor. Those were real luxury cars and not the small 4 cylinder cars. My sister has a 2019 Lexus and the seats are not comfortable.
Can you let me know if you still have this car or one like it
Nice very nice I have one a 1979 Buick Park Avenue with a 403 T Transmission its 4 sale
Are you selling one still is it a two door
CLEAN 🚘
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1978 Buick park avenue coupe need's dual exhaust.
How much???
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Could stand a New Paint job and Clear Coat !
For sale?
I want someone to LS swap a PA just so that it would finally have the gas mileage it deserves
Frigidaire air conditioning compressor
U still have car
Kindly advice is it still available for sale?
How much would you pay for this car? just curious
@@Skankhunt_420 18k
@@ammaralhajjaj8431 i got one for you just like this with 35k miles and garaged its whole life for $10k
@@eez3628 i got a 77 electra clean and same color
You are moving the camera too fast ! Makes every thing almost a blur and gives me headaches ! Slow Down and Pan slower please !
Hey I’m no RUclipsr I made a video of a nice car enjoy it your the only one complaining just dont watch it or 🤫
downsized but big by todays standards
Now this is a car! Not the disposable computerized plastic junk of today.
In '78 Some how, I didn't like what Buick did to the Electra. Coming from the last full sized Deuce & quarter(76) I had a Landau coupe fully equipped, Astroroof, limited slip,... I instead got a Riviera w/Astroroof, limited slip, 4 wheel disc, a repeat of options from my deuce. Bc my loyal salesman told me they were changing to FWD. The 403 4bbl somehow felt sportier on the Riv, than Electra coupe. But, nice video.