Sales of the Chevrolet Impala were skyrocketing in 1961, but Buick’s expanding American fan base demanded new models and improvements to keep the brand relevant in the quickly changing market. General Motors already had a superstar at that point.
The Electra model, which continued to lead Buick’s assault, saw significant revisions in 1961, including a shorter wheelbase, new windshields, and a restyled body. The Electra was available as a four-door sedan, a hardtop coupe, and a hardtop sedan, making it much more opulent than its forerunner. It was only possible to purchase an Electra 225 either a hardtop sedan or a convertible coupe.
The Electra in these pictures flexes a very rough shape, as it’s now just a relic of what was once a gorgeous coupe. Says the car has been sitting outside for many years, so it’s safe to assume it comes with a painful amount of rust.
The body exhibits many metal problems, and I wouldn’t be surprised to see the floors and the trunk pan already wrecked.
The owner, however, asserts that this Electra is still whole, which is why they listed it as a parts car. It doesn’t have a title, therefore its sole purpose right now is to give the finest it still possesses for a thorough restoration in order to assist another Electra in getting back on the road.
Unfortunately, there is no bad news under the hood of this Electra. The car’s engine has seized, most likely as a result of the extended period of inactivity. The owner doesn’t appear to be certain if the engine is dead, but given the condition of the vehicle, you can’t expect much good.
The 1961 Electra was available with the same 401 V8 that Buick originally introduced in 1959. It produced the same 325 horsepower and was paired with a Twin-Turbine automatic transmission. The engine and the transmission are still in the car.
This Electra’s interior is still in situ, and I have to admit, it doesn’t seem quite as horrible as I had anticipated. The cabin needs a good wash first, but it appears finished. The door panels are included, and the dashboard doesn’t appear to be damaged, but you’ll need to inspect everything in person to see if many of these components are still in good enough shape to support another Electra repair.