1960 Buick Electra 225 Custom Convertible
1960 Buick Electra
1960 Buick Electra 225 Custom Convertible
You are viewing a beautiful Custom built Buick that gained National attention when it was introduced in 2015.The car was featured as the cover car in the January 2015 issue of Street Rodder Magazine with accompanying feature article.The car was also recognized as one of the five coveted Mild Kustom picks at West Coast Kustoms Cruisin Nationals.Also, Best of show at the Atlantis in Reno and finalist at the Peppermill.The most prominent was the Best of Show and accompanying sweepstakes at the Grand Marshal Awards held at the non-participating Grand Sierra Resort and Casino.The car is so beautiful it is breath taking.Over 100 modifications done on the car.Under 500 miles driven since completed.The car runs and drives excellent.
Please read on for more particulars of the car:
Body/Paint:The body work and modes are numerous, but one of the most impressive is the steel custom made convertible top boot.Made with three pieces of steel with the center section using the bottom section of a trunk lid off a donor car.The two side pieces are left and right quarter fins of the same donor car.The body work in extremely well done.Dereck Hall of OCD Customs did many of the metal work modes, which he is very well known for.Paint is over the top base/clear House of Kolor custom blend by Marcos Garcia.
Power Top:The power top is a beautiful tan cloth material that has rarely been up since the car was completed due to the car showing so nice with the top down.Color matched to the interior.
Interior:Professionally done by Bob Devine.Acura Integra seats.The entire interior is dressed with Palomino-colored MB-Tex leatherette.The floor is Wilton wool that Mercedes Benz use.The color mated with the blue is a very striking combo.Customized 64 T Bird console.PS, PB, PW, P Seats, AC, Nav/Bluetooth, Movie, radio/stereo, multiple disc CD player, back up Camera.
Running Gear: LT1 prepped by Street & Performance, 4L60E transmission with a performance Ford 9 inch.March pulley set up and Be Cool aluminum radiator.
Suspension: Back half is Ride Tech's Tri Link four bar suspension. Rides on 9000 series ShockWaves. Front suspension is stock with ShockWaves. Frame was worked to accompany pan and driveline tunnel modes.Auto level when the car is started to ride height.
Bright work:Top shelf and beautiful with modes.
Glass:New
Exhaust:Professionally built with Magnaflow mufflers mounted in the rear.
Brakes: Four wheel power disc brakes all the way around.
Wheels/Tires:Chrome Foose Legend wheels.18x7 front and 20x8.5 rear with Federal Super Steel 225/40R18 front and 255/35R20 rear.
Summary:Exceptional build for the exceptional buyer.The car was built to drive and show and one that is not duplicated in the world.Has all the right features and modes that turn heads and makes the car a pleasure to own.I have over 150 pictures of the car so please contact me and provide your email address if you would like additional pictures. Reasonable price.The car is ready to be driven and enjoyed and needs nothing. Great value and a quality car for the money.If the car is not sold by September it will be going to auction in Scottsdale in January.
Disclaimer:The car is for sale locally. The owner has the right to cancel the listing at any time for any reason. No warranties or guarantees are expressed or implied with the car being sold in "AS IS" condition.
Feel free to call me to discuss the particulars.
Gary 509 993 6918
- Make: Buick
- Model: Electra
- Type: Convertible
- Year: 1960
- Mileage: 500
- VIN: 4809383756
- Color: Blue
- Engine size: LT1
- Number of cylinders: 8
- Fuel: Gasoline
- Transmission: Automatic
- Drive type: RWD
- Interior color: Tan
- Drive side: Left-hand drive
- Vehicle Title: Clear Want to buy? Contact seller!
