The front-end was reworked, including the grille and bumper. 1975 also brought along a newer front end and interior design. Listing 1-20 Of 38. A badge was installed on the dashboard to the left of the steering column on all vehicles equipped. $20. Power top and drivers door power window motors replaced in 2014. 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Power windows and a power driver's seat became standard on all Electra models in 1975. With the new transmission, the Electra could be equipped with a numerically higher rear axle ratio for better performance, while offering improved fuel economy with the overdrive range. More listings are added daily. The Buick Estate Wagon was also downsized for 1977. Introduced for the 1975 model year, as an option package for the Electra Limited sedan, the Park Avenue, was originally an interior comfort and appearance package, which gave buyers velour, pillow-topped seating, velour headliner, thicker carpet, and an upscale door panel design. This has a brand new top. GM downsized all C-body cars in 1977, including the Electra. RockAuto ships auto parts and body parts from over 300 manufacturers to customers' doors worldwide, all at warehouse prices. It's missing the Buick Decal in the middle of the front hood (I've never seen one!). An optional Custom interior featured leather trim, while another featured vinyl with contrasting vertical stripes and front bucket seats with a storage consolex and power two-way seat adjustment. Beautiful 1970 Buick Electra 225 convertible in excellent condition. Along with the new body came a new chassis with a full perimeter frame including side rails that replaced the previous "X" frame used since 1961. All the components are there (compressor, fan belt, hoses) but it doesn't blow any cold air. Buick 1970 to 1979 Chassis service Manuals $5 (Pompton Plains) pic hide this posting restore restore this posting. And although from 1975 to 1976 the number of VentiPorts were reduced by one, and the front fascia was downgraded to a LeSabre's, the Electra 225 style chrome rocker panel moldings and distinctive Electra 225 style rear quarter panels (albeit without fender skirts) remained. The 1971 model had 315 hp (235 kW), but that was reduced to 205 hp (153 kW) by the 1976 model year; increasingly stringent exhaust emission limits reduced engine output, and an industry-wide 1972 change in rating systems reduced the horsepower numbers produced by any given engine. Under the hood, the 455-cubic-inch V8 was retained as standard equipment, but featured a lower compression of 8.5 to 1 compared to 10.25 to 1 in 1970 as part of a GM corporate mandate requiring all engines to run on 91 Research octane regular leaded, low-lead or unleaded gasolines. Purchased new in May 1970 by current owner from Bob White Buick, Shrewsbury , New Jersey. Inside, a new flat instrument panel (shared with LeSabre, Estate Wagon and Riviera) with horizontal sweep speedometer (silver facing with black lettering) replaced the wrap-around cockpit dash of previous years and door panel trim was revised. Buick discontinued the Electra nameplate at the end of the 1961 model year, leaving only the Electra 225 starting in 1962. Only a "buy it now" sale will ensure a final sale prior to the end of the auction. During the 1985 to 1989 model years, the Electra name also continued to be used on the rear-wheel drive B-body station wagon. The Classic Car insurance company valued this vehicle at: $27,000.00 Call seller with any questions: 561-293-4285 TERMS OF SALE: 1. In addition Electra 225s had back-up lights, Glare-proof rearview mirror, parking lights, signal light, safety buzzer, courtesy lights, two-way power seat, Super Deluxe wheelcovers with gold accents and power windows. PS, PB, PW, Power driver seat, navy colored cloth interior, Two side view mirrors, extremely minor surface rust, rear bumper damage, very little body work needed. Plenty of chrome defines this luxury model with a nicely integrated bumper/grille combination up front and a wide chrome bumper in the rear (rechromed in 1999). The original 3.8 L V-6 was still offered in some Electra models through the 1988 model year and was designated by the VIN code 3, while Electras with the 3800 V-6 were designated by the VIN code C. For 1989, the front seat belts became door-mounted (except for Canadian-market vehicles), and back seat shoulder belts became standard. Third party inspections are to take place prior to the vehicles shipment. Other changes included ventless front windows. 4. new gas tank and carburetor overhaul. GET IT SHIPPED Free Auto Shipping Quote: 1970 Buick Electra 225 Convertible. The 1975 Buick Electra Limited got an all new interior. It will keep the rain out in an emergency, but the side seams are starting to come apart. Inside, a revised instrument panel featured "Mirromatic", where the speedometer, odometer and any warning light indicators are reflected from an adjustable tilt mirror inside the dashboard for comfortable viewing that would reduce unwanted glare and reflection. I am the 3rd owner. Bright wheelhouse and lower body moldings, with ribbed rear fender panels were used. A unique cast grille was used at the front. The Electra, along with the Invicta and LeSabre, was redesigned for 1961 with drastically shrunken fins, and was joined with the all-new compact sized Skylark/Special. Engine offerings were unchanged from 1965 with the exception that the dual-quad 360 hp (268 kW) 425 was downgraded from a factory option to dealer-installed. Heater hoses were removed when the car arrived in Florida in 2012 and can be reconnected before shipping if desired by purchaser. The new design included a double-shell roof for improved roll-over protection and noise reduction. Brisbane cloth interiors graced closed models while the convertible was trimmed in leather. Ad provided by OldCarOnline.com/cond>. The gauges cover only the basics, but everythings clustered in front of the driver making it easy to find and use, including the power top switch and factory AM radio that still works like it should. favorite this post Jan 16 2011 BUICK REGAL CXL ... 1968 1969 1970 BUICK RALLY RIMS GS 15 x 7 hard to find BUICK caps incl $650 (nyc > West Babylon) pic hide this posting restore restore this posting. I once used this car as my everyday driver because I lived less than 8 miles from my job. Brand New headliner. Electras featured wider rocker panel bright moldings and the Electra script on the front fenders ahead of the wheelhouse. For Sale : For Sale 1970 Buick Electra 225 Convertible. Any questions, please ask. All the places these typically rust are solid. To make sure your vehicle stays in top shape, check its parts for wear and damage at regular intervals and replace them in time. Vehicle may be sold prior to the end of the auction as it is being offered on other sites simultaneously. Electra 225 nameplates were found on the front fenders. Vehicle is sold "As is Where is" and it is the responsibility of the buyer to make arrangements to pick up the vehicle or make appropriate transportation/shipping arrangements. Plus spare. Email alerts available. The trim levels for the Electra initially included 300/380/430 (based on engine displacement), Park Avenue, and performance-oriented T-Type. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. It has been garaged and covered the past 17 years that I have owned it. The console option in the Park Avenue was gone, never to return to the rear wheel drive Electra. Find Used Buick Electra 225 1969 For Sale (with Photos). All reasonable offers will be listened too. In the first year for new GM C-body shared with Oldsmobile 98 and Cadillac, the 1971 Electra 225 rode on a new body chassis which retained the 127 in (3,226 mm) wheelbase with styling evolutionary from previous models. There were also some minor interior differences. The Passenger side lower rear panel (rear wheel well to bumper, under the trim bar) has been replaced by the previous owner. The taillights were horizontally placed in the vertical deck cove. Buick's famous 455-4, 370 bhp V8 was a torque factory that generates effortless performance: 4.31x 3.90 bore x stroke, rebuilt to factory specifications in 2012 along with the transmission she runs like new and shows her power on the highway as it effortlessly glides at all speeds...15 MPG highway. This has a new full exhaust and sounds amazing. Electra Limited models also got power windows, power driver's seat and a new digital clock as standard equipment, along with an optional leather upholstery trim, the first Buicks (along with that year's Riviera) to offer real leather seats since the 1963 Riviera. A new option available with the Limited package was a split 60/40 bench seat with center armrest. Per the eBay User Agreement, by placing a bid you are entering into a legally binding contract are committed to purchase the vehicle described. It has both fender skirts, bumpers, and all the side trim. A new distinctive "Landau" option was available on the Limited coupe that included the now-popular rear side opera windows and rear-quarter vinyl roof. 1970 Buick Electra 1969 Buick Electra 1968 Buick Electra 1967 Buick Electra 1966 Buick Electra 1964 Buick Electra 1963 Buick Electra 1962 Buick Electra 1961 Buick Electra 1960 Buick Electra Shop New Buick Electra. One of those rare few is this 1970 Buick Electra 225 Custom convertible. No Smoke. The top-line Electra Park Avenue model continued to show 4 small depressions with stickers in the chrome moulding on its front fenders until they were completely gone in 1985. Park Avenue, previously an appearance option package, became an official trim level on the Electra in 1978. $0. It is showroom new! Babied. The sixth generation Electras were initially offered in both 2-door coupe and 4-door sedan body styles but the 2-door coupe versions were eventually discontinued in 1986 (Electra 380) and 1987 (Electra Park Avenue). In 1991, the Electra name would be dropped completely and Park Avenue would replace it as the flagship Buick sedan. Only 90,000 miles. There is a full size spare tire, boxes of parts I've acquired over the years, 4 bottles of lead additive, and jack and stand. Oldsmobile's 350 diesel was added to the option list beginning in 1980, along with an Oldsmobile-sourced 307. Inside was a new wrap-around cockpit style instrument panel shared with B-body LeSabre and Centurion models that grouped all instruments with easy reach of the driver. Buick dropped the Riviera name as a body style designation after the 1963 model year, shifting the Riviera name exclusively to Buick's new personal luxury coupe that had been introduced in 1963. Technical changes for 1975 included the addition of a catalytic converter and electronic ignition to not only meet the stringent 1975 and later emission requirements, but also extended routine maintenance intervals, and improved fuel economy and driveability which was a must in the era immediately following the 1973–74 energy crisis, but also spelled the end of dual exhaust systems and mandated the use of unleaded gasoline as the converter could be rendered useless if contaminated with lead. With its longer list of standard equipment, the Park Avenue Ultra sedan actually carried a higher base price than the Cadillac Sedan de Ville. Final winning bid does not include: inspection,shipping, tax,title or registration fees. The big news was under the hood, where a new 370 hp (276 kW) 455 cubic-inch V8 replaced the 430 V8 used from 1967 to 1969. For the first time since 1959, Electras didn't have four VentiPorts in 1981. Similar Cars. Standard equipment continued to consist of variable-ratio power steering and Turbo Hydra-matic transmission. Approximately 65xxx miles. Interiors were of the finest cloth and, on the convertible, leather was used. Front bucket seats were optional on the convertible. - See more at: http://www.cacars.com/Car//Buick/Electra_225/Convertible/1970_Buick_Electra_225_for_sale_1007347.html#sthash.H8TvGF6d.dpuf, Sunroof, Alarm, CD Player with Amp, 10 speakers, Wood grain steering wheel, Knock off rims. That same year, the Electra gained the new THM200-4R automatic transmission, which featured a lock-up torque converter and a 0.67:1 overdrive ratio. The standard and only available engine was the 401 cubic-inch Wildcat V8 with four-barrel carburetor, 10.25 to 1 compression ratio and 325 horsepower (242 kW) mated to a two-speed Dynaflow automatic transmission, which was also standard equipment along with power steering and power brakes using Buick's unique 12-inch (300 mm) finned aluminum brake drums.
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