1966 Buick Electra 225 Original California Black Plates 1 Owner from 1966-2011

1966 Buick Electra 225 Custom 4Dr

The 1965-1966 Buick Electra 225 was the ultimate in Buick models. Introduced to the Buick lineup in 1959 as the successor to the Road­master. its numer­ical suffix referred to the overall length in inches of the body.
At $4. 01. the plush 1966 Buick Electra 225 featured its own grille texture and wheel-cover style.
One of just 9. 68 produced.
The "deuce and a quarter" was still definitely Buick's top of the line in size. luxury. and cost. The Buick catalog put it this way: "When you've arrived. there's no harm in letting other people know it . [Electra 225] is a true luxury car. inside and out. It's big. it's sleek. and it rides like a dream. "
Apart from greater length. rooflines and rear-quarter panels really made Electras stand out from other standard Buicks. The razor-edged roofs seen on 1962-1964 Electras were softened a bit. and rear roof pillars wrapped around slightly at the back to impart a hint of limousine-style privacy. The look was still much more formal than that of LeSabre and Wildcat closed cars. The bodyside kick-up was the start of a long. straight line that terminated in bladelike extensions at the rear of the car. For emphasis. a thin band of brightwork topped the quarter panels.
Dave Holls was head of Buick design as the 1965s were coming together. Glenn Winterscheidt was in charge of the exterior studio. "I got into the Buick studio at the tail end of 1964. and I was doing porthole designs for the Wildcat. Winterscheidt remembered.
"At that time. we tried to make it look as long and wide as you possibly could. he remembered. "We pulled the sheetmetal out to the corners. Dave Holls called it the 'W-plan front end. ' [From above. the angles of the hood and fender ends form a "W". ] We didn't have to make many compromises at that time. There was a maximum width before you had to put side markers on it. like a truck. and we pulled it out to that point. But the 1966 Electra profile in the rear was real crisp. and I liked that.
Bright ribbed moldings ran from the front-wheel openings to the back bumper along the lower section of the sides. Rear fender skirts also helped emphasize the Electra's length. The die-cast grille looked much like that of the LeSabre. but a check pattern replaced the lesser car's horizontal bars. Taillights ran completely across the rear beneath the decklid. Electra 225s were further distinguished from other Buicks by their four VentiPorts and unique wheel-cover style.
Electra 225s were offered as a base four-door hardtop. four-door sedan. and two-door hardtop. As in the other lines. a Custom subseries was also offered; it included the three closed models and added a convertible. For several years prior to 1965. the four-door sedan had been a six-window design. The new body was a four-window style with frameless door glass and a narrow B-pillar that gave it a near-hardtop appearance.
For 1966. Electra 225 offered the same seven models. General styling remained similar to that of 1965. but details were altered.  
Among the extra-cost options were cornering lights. an AM/FM stereo radio. air conditioning. tilt steering wheel. and a reclining front-passenger seat in cars ordered with bucket seats. All front seats were available with headrests. Vinyl roof coverings (in black or white) were also available.
The Electra offered here has a wonderful history. It was purchased by a local gentleman new from Steffy Buick. in Anaheim. CA for his wife. She drove the car up until 2011 when it was acquired. Always garaged and very well cared for. Never the victim of rust or neglect. The car was regularly maintained as needed with both the engine and transmission being rebuilt. The car retains all of its original body panels and is a real pleasure to drive. It floats down the road as a Buick should. yet still imparts a feeling of solidity. Finished in its original color combination of Verde Green with a supple Vinyl/Cloth interior combination. While it has been very recently repainted and reupholstered it retains its original carpets which surely attest to the care the car received. All chrome and bright work has been redone or polished like new. and all weather stripping and door rubber has been replaced. It retains its 401ci/325hp Nailhead V8 which offers power rivaling some cars of today. In fact it coulc easily be used as a daily driver or weekend cruiser for the whole family. Being the Model 48469 Custom 4dr sedan it was Buick’s top of the line and is thusly well equipped with power steering. power brakes. factory ice cold air conditioning. AM radio. authentic wood grain dash. tilt steering and many other deluxe features. Please contact us for additional details at 714-426-0238 or mark@crevierclassiccars. com

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