The last year for the second-generation Buick Electra, this 1964 Buick Electra 225 convertible has been stored in a dry garage for the last two decades and it looks like a fun, drivable weekend project car. The seller has it listed here on eBay in Waukegan, Illinois and the current bid price is just over $3,500 with no reserve! Thanks to local_sheriff for sending in this tip!
Nobody really cares about our personal favorite cars, or really personal favorite anything. We all have our own opinions and none of them are any better or any worse than anyone else’s opinion. I just think that the 1964 Electra was the pinnacle for this model. It’s so crisp and elegant with nice lines without being too showy or too fussy, sort of like a Buick owner in this era.
You can see that there’s work to do on this Deuce-and-a-Quarter, but overall it appears to be in good condition. The seller says that this car was stored in a dry garage for 20 years and they mention that it was taken out and a lot of work was done, including new plugs, distributor cap, oil and oil filter, brake wheel cylinders and brake shoes, the carburetor was rebuilt, a transmission flex-plate, a new solenoid and starter, a new radiator fan, belts, new dual exhaust, starter, battery, and more!
Unfortunately, after doing all of that work it sat for two more years and now it needs work again, such as a tune-up and they say that the air cleaner needs to be replaced. I hope that mice haven’t been in there, that’s what I always think about when I thear that an air cleaner is bad on a stored car. The interior is in need of upholstery work – at least in the front, the back seat looks marvey, as no Buick owner said, ever. The top needs to be replaced but Hagerty is at $10,700 for a #4 fair condition car so this could be a good buy.
The seller doesn’t give a VIN or mention which engine this is, it could be Buick’s 401 or possibly a 425 V8 as both were available in 1964. One of you will know for sure. The 425 V8 was offered first in the Riviera and was an option for the Electra 225 beginning in 1964. What’s your top offer for this Buick Electra 225 ragtop?
Install a new top and seat covers, clean up the engine bay, buff the paint, swap on new tires, get it mechanically sorted, and cruise
I believe the 401 Nailhead’s valve covers were perfectly level from top view. I say it’s a 425.
Don’t think I’ve ever seen level STEEL valve covers for 60s Nailheads. There were OE finned ALUMINUM covers available though that were level.
To my knowledge all 60s Nailhead STEEL covers had ‘curved’ tops, stamped profiles and firing order imprinted.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1963-1966-Buick-Nailhead-401-425-Chromed-GM-Engine-Parts-Valve-Covers-Riviera-/383614205026?_trksid=p2054897.l4275
Real nice car , but get ready to spend on it. Ain’t no getting around it. Interesting to see what the selling price will be.
Well not exactly my cup of tea sort a speak . Reminds me of a cross breed a Buick front end and a Lincoln rear . We had in the past a 1966 Buick Skylark with a 326 wildcat motor 4dr and that car was a fun 4 door sedan to drive. I am curious what the price he gets out of this one.
Very nice find, Scotty and Local Sheriff.
I’d be in there like a dirty shirt if I had the bucks.
Bob
The wheel covers are for a 1969 or 1970 Buick. Car has the optional cornering lights in the front fenders. 1964 is the first year for the Turbo Hydra-Matic transmission in a Buick.
Well, personally I think the Wildcat and LeSabre look more proportionate than the oversized Electra and with a nicer ass too. However this one will only see bids in small increments and could potentially be a very affordable buy. What else can I say – it’s a ’64 GM fullsize and I like them all (yes I’m biased)!
If it is a 42would that make it a wildcat engine?
I meant to say a 425 engine.
Pretty sure that the standard engine in the ’64 Wildcat was a 401, with the 425 optional. Buick called both of those “Wildcat” engines, with the 401 being the Wildcat 445 and the 425 being a Wildcat 465. The 445 and 465 being the torque ratings of the two engines.
I had a ’62 Electra 225 convertible with the 401. Great cars. Love my Buicks almost as much as my Cadillacs
It needed front bearings. I ended up trading it in on a ’72 MG Midget. You could almost fit the MG in the trunk of the Buick.
Wow, what a contrast to drive up in an Electra and drive out in an MG.
I don’t think I would ever do that.
If I recall correctly, the 401 was painted Buick green, while the 425 was red.
The ’64 425 nailhead was Buick green.
Yes, Miguel, it was quite a feat. I never did like the MG. Way too small. But, after 18 months I sold the MG and bought a ’72 Imperial. Love my land yachts
A nice year. Maybe not the best of the ‘60’s 225 converts, but still desirable. Betcha it goes for around 7k.
You’ll pump some $$$ into it but it’ll be fun and worth it.
I’d buy it. 👍
I had a 64 225. Mine was a hardtop and it had a 401 in it. I wish I had it back. It was a beast!!
Auction update: this Buick sold for $4,350.