1959 Buick Electra 225 Convertible (SOLD)
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1959 Buick Electra 225 Convertible
Featured in Star-studded Hollywood movie "These Old Broads", filmed in 2001
Walter Smith of Redondo Beach, CA Restoration
Same owner for 28 years
Extensive service records and restoration receipts
401cid Buick Wildcat 455 V8 Engine
2-speed Dyna-flow Automatic Transmission
Desirable Red leather trim (code #870)
Magazine car, featured in "Collectable Automobile" (1992, June)
MotoeXotica Classic Cars is pleased to present this statuesque and rarely seen 1959 Buick Electra 225 convertible that spent most of its life in sunny California and has been featured in both a major movie and automobile publication. This desirable red on red convertible comes with the owner's of 28 years personal records "Collectable Automobile" magazine article (copy included), restoration receipts, 33 years of service records, and a featured role in the movie "These Old Broads", driven by Peter Graves and carried Liz Taylor (Cleopatra) , Debbie Reynolds (The Unsinkable Molly Brown), Shirley MacLaine (The Apartment) and Joan Collins (The Saint)..with the added bonus of an autographed piece of Hollywood memorabilia!
Prior to 1959, the Roadmaster and the Limited constituted the upper echelon of Buick's lineup. For 1959, they were renamed the Electra and the Electra 225 respectively. For 1959, the Electra and Electra 225 both used the General Motors C-body platform shared with the Oldsmobile 98 and all Cadillac The Electra, along with all other 1959 Buicks, featured all new styling not shared with other GM divisions that included slanted headlights in front along with a highly chromed square grille and "Delta Fins" back along with round taillights. Exterior distinction from other Buicks came from extra-wide moldings, with a massive Electra emblem on the front fender extension. The Electra 225 script was found on the front fenders ahead of the wheelhouse. The two-door convertible was only available as an Electra 225.
Finished in a beautiful Tampico Red, the paint shows extremely well with only minor imperfections visible upon close inspection. All trim is period correct and maintains a brilliant finish. the original 15 inch steelies with full Buick hub caps. Paint and body are exceptional with no visible evidence of repair or damage that we could find.
Inside, the rich all red leather interior (code 870) seats look great with no major signs of wear visible, with matching carpet throughout the interior. The door panels and dashboard are matched perfectly the exterior of the car and look fantastic. Power windows, factory Sonomatic radio with electric antenna, weather stripping is in top notch condition as well as the white convertible and boot.
This nicely represented Buick features a 401 cid Buick wildcat 455 V8 cylinder engine, 2-speed dyna-flow automatic transmission, power steering, power four-wheel drum brakes and dual exhaust. OEM 15 inch steelies with Buick hub caps.
With Taylor, Reynolds, Maclaine and Collins keesters gracing the back seat of this 225 you'll enough Hollywood DNA to create your own date for the Drive-in! GET OUT AND DRIVE!!!
Current mileage on the odometer shows 93,999, it is sold as is and is mileage exempt. The car is being sold on a clean & clear title.
VIN: 8F3014905
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The Buick Electra 225 was the most tasteful, and elegant of all of GM's offerings in 1959. IMO.
My folks had one of these the whole time.I was growing up and sold theirs in 2004excellent condition. Spent many of hours in the garage with my father. I seem to feel like this is not the stock motor perhaps My father customized his, i'm not sure , but his had 2 4 barrel carbs & and 2 huge round airfilters. Also, my dad customized the car with a light sensor bright dim that was mounted driver side somewhere by the mirror inside cabin and looked like a Sar Trek phaser. If anyone out there has his car, I would love an update.
I loved that car!!!!!!❤🤗
Best childhood memories ever.
Fantastic car and photography!
me encanta su electra . quede facinado. es el auto. me quedo con las ganas de tener un coche asi. saludos , sandro
if only I was born in these times before cars and music became fake!!!! and before the internet ruined us
amazing
Cat got your tongue?
Absolutely stunning photography of one of many Grand Dame automobiles from 1959. The very Wicked Witch of the West headlights gave this car a shockingly flying broom quality to me. Absolutely love this model - outstanding maintenance!!
Misaligned front fender...gaps
:( if I only had what that costs!!!!!
We had one for 9 years it didnt ride very well speedometer quit but my dad put it back together it became loud needed a new resonator so me and my brother pulled the total guts out of it it was so loud my dad fixed it immediately it was black with the red interior I was glad we finally got rid of it and bought a 67 electra 225 I sure miss them
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This Kennedy/Johnson sticker is a disgrace.
Relax, the early 60's have long since passed.
Bruce Bryant BEST PART OF THE AUTOMOBILE
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This was basically the Halcyon days for GM. For Chrysler, their heyday was around 55, or so. For Ford, it was the mid 60s.
It showed a progressive political acumen during the darker days of ignorance and racial bigotry.
@@enormerschwanz In the early 60s, my dad bought a LeSabre convertible...red, just like this one!....I passed my driving test, driving this boat!...not long after, I decided to see if the car would hit 100mph....I chickened out at 95, the car felt floaty...but I am sure it would have pegged the speedometer....and that model had the less powerful V8....I think it was a 364. rated at ar0und 250hp....anyway, after a few years, the car had developed some rust around the wheel wells, so my dad sold it to some dude for like $500 bucks!