The Electra was Buick’s flagship automobile for more than 30 years, from 1959 to 1990. The 225 sub-title was an indication of the auto’s typical length (225 inches) and was often referred to as a “deuce and a quarter”. This 1967 edition has just been extracted from a barn where it resided for many years. The seller says the body is solid and it may not take a lot to get it going again. Located in Byron, Georgia, and as a tip from T.J., this big Buick is available here on craigslist for $5,500.

If you wanted a full-size luxury car and the budget wasn’t quite there for a Cadillac, the 1967 Buick Electra 225 was an excellent Plan B. Replacing the Roadmaster, Buick produced these land yachts over six generations until the 1990s arrived. The Electra itself was replaced by the Park Avenue nameplate in 1991. Third-generation full-size GM cars got a redesign in 1965, gaining a full-perimeter frame over the previous “X” frame layout. Buick gave its big cars another styling refresh in 1967 and the Electra 225 Custom 4-door hardtop became the top dog and saw nearly 41,000 copies roll off the assembly line.

For reasons unknown, this 225 ended up in a barn with 76,000 miles. Its length of stay isn’t mentioned, but there is sufficient dirt and dust in some photos to suggest it was a lengthy stay. The original white paint was covered up long ago by primer grey and it’s flanked by a black interior, which could be passable except for the headliner. The exterior chrome was removed, and the seller believes he/she has most of it. The same holds for the wheel covers and fender skirts.

These Buicks came with a 430 cubic inch V8 with a TH-400 automatic transmission. Given a battery, some belts and tires, and a handful of weekends, the old crate might be coaxed back to life. The title for the auto disappeared long ago, so a bill of sale from Georgia will have to suffice. Old luxury Buicks like this one are seldom seen compared to the same period Cadillacs, so is this one worth investing in a restoration?