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Buick sales drastically declined in the late 1950's due to economical recession, unpopular styling, and product problems. In 1955 their sales reached 750,000 and by 1959 they had declined to barely 200,000. Buick needed to reverse their plummeting sales. Their solution was a bold move with styles and models that were devoid of the traditional Buick trademarks from the past. Throughout the early 1960s, Buick would debut new names, engines and designs that had never been seen before. Nearly all of their cars were remolded and either stopped production or changed the names of the well known Special, Super, Roadmaster, Century, and Limited to the LeSabre, Electra, and Invicta.
The Electra model was considered to be the most luxurious in the lineup. It was built for both speed and comfort and was considered to be the top car amongst its competitors. It was given the nickname 'Deuce and a Quarter' and was one of the highest selling Buicks for over 30 years.
The drastically restyled 1959 models were replaced by all-new models for 1960. Buick's flagship was the Electra, now riding atop a Buick-only 'K-member frame. The 1959 car had cantered headlights; for 1960, they were laid flat and parallel to the bumper, complementing the wider, longer and lower overall styling theme of the early 1960s. They had a pair of broad trim panels that cloaked the lower body of the Electra 225, neatly integrating the front and rear bumpers with the body of the car, and giving it a very clean and elegant look.
The Electra 225 Convertible had leather interior, power windows, a power-operated top, Super Deluxe wheel covers, an outside rear view mirror and the Safety Group. Standard equipment on all premium Buicks also included a padded dashboard, power steering, power brakes, two-speed wipers and dual exhaust outlets.
This Electra 225 Convertible has an older frame-off restoration that remains highly presentable in modern times. It has many options including factory-installed air conditioning, leather bucket seats with a two-way power-operated driver's seat, as well as a clock, a Wonderbar signal-seeking radio and a Twilight Sentinel automatic headlight dimmer.
The Electra model was considered to be the most luxurious in the lineup. It was built for both speed and comfort and was considered to be the top car amongst its competitors. It was given the nickname 'Deuce and a Quarter' and was one of the highest selling Buicks for over 30 years.
The drastically restyled 1959 models were replaced by all-new models for 1960. Buick's flagship was the Electra, now riding atop a Buick-only 'K-member frame. The 1959 car had cantered headlights; for 1960, they were laid flat and parallel to the bumper, complementing the wider, longer and lower overall styling theme of the early 1960s. They had a pair of broad trim panels that cloaked the lower body of the Electra 225, neatly integrating the front and rear bumpers with the body of the car, and giving it a very clean and elegant look.
The Electra 225 Convertible had leather interior, power windows, a power-operated top, Super Deluxe wheel covers, an outside rear view mirror and the Safety Group. Standard equipment on all premium Buicks also included a padded dashboard, power steering, power brakes, two-speed wipers and dual exhaust outlets.
This Electra 225 Convertible has an older frame-off restoration that remains highly presentable in modern times. It has many options including factory-installed air conditioning, leather bucket seats with a two-way power-operated driver's seat, as well as a clock, a Wonderbar signal-seeking radio and a Twilight Sentinel automatic headlight dimmer.
2009 Vintage Motor Cars of Meadow Brook
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $50,000-USD $70,000
High Bid (Lot was not sold)
USD $47,000
1960 Buick Electra Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Buick Electra
(Data based on Model Year 1960 sales)
1960 Buick Electra 225 Convertible Chassis#: 8g2016387 Sold for USD$83,600 2024 Mecum : Indy | |
1960 BUICK ELECTRA 225 CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 8G6026667 Sold for USD$49,500 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1960 Buick Electra 225 Convertible Sold for USD$61,600 2022 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1960 Buick Electra 225 Convertible Chassis#: 8G5022480 Sold for USD$63,321 2021 Artcurial : Monaco | |
1960 Buick Electra 225 Convertible Chassis#: 8G1051769 Sold for USD$44,000 2020 RM Sothebys : Auburn Fall Auction | |
1960 BUICK ELECTRA 225 CUSTOM CONVERTIBLE SHADES OF BLUE Chassis#: 8G2002946 Sold for USD$275,000 2020 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, AZ | |
1960 Buick Electra 225 Convertible Sold for USD$38,500 2019 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall | |
1960 Buick Electra Sold for USD$30,000 2019 Spring Carlisle Auction | |
1960 BUICK ELECTRA 225 CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 8G3021452 Sold for USD$55,000 2018 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale | |
1960 Buick Electra 225 Convertible Sold for USD$44,000 2018 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1960 BUICK ELECTRA 225 CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 8G1062546 Sold for USD$31,900 2017 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale | |
1960 Buick Electra 225 Convertible Sold for USD$57,200 2016 Auctions America : Auburn Fall | |
1960 Buick Electra 225 Convertible Sold for USD$55,000 2016 Auctions America : Auburn Spring | |
1960 Buick Electra 225 Convertible Sold for USD$22,500 2016 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1960 Buick Electra 225 Convertible Sold for USD$93,500 2015 Auctions America : Hilton Head | |
1960 BUICK ELECTRA CONVERTIBLE Sold for USD$40,000 2015 Mecum - Chicago | |
1960 Buick Electra 225 Convertible Chassis#: 8G2008048 Sold for USD$137,500 2015 RM Sotheby's : Amelia Island | |
1960 BUICK ELECTRA 225 CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 8G1073689 Sold for USD$50,600 2015 Barrett-Jackson - Scottsdale | |
1960 BUICK ELECTRA 225 CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 8G1062546 Sold for USD$42,900 2015 Barrett-Jackson - Scottsdale | |
1960 Buick Electra 225 Convertible Sold for USD$38,500 2014 Auctions America - Auburn Fall |
Buick Electras That Failed To Sell At Auction
1960 Buick Electra's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1960 BUICK ELECTRA 225 CONVERTIBLE | 2016 Mecum Houston | $34,000 | |||
1960 BUICK ELECTRA 225 CONVERTIBLE | 2015 Mecum Chicago | $50,000 | |||
1960 Buick Electra | 2015 Carlisle Auctions Fall Auction | ||||
1960 Buick Electra Sedan | 2015 Leake Auctions Dallas, Tx | ||||
1960 Buick Electra Sedan | 2015 Leake Auctions Dallas, Tx | $18,500 | |||
1960 Buick Electra 225 Convertible | 2015 Auctions America Fort Lauderdale | $35,000 | |||
1960 Buick Electra Convertible | 2015 Mecum : Kissimmee | $29,000 | |||
1960 Buick Electra 225 | 2014 Leake Auction : Dallas | $27,000 | |||
1960 BUICK ELECTRA 225 | 2013 GPK Auction Atlantic City | ||||
1960 Buick Electra Convertible | 2011 Mecum Auctions Monterey, CA The Daytime Auction | $35,000 | |||
1960 Buick Electra | 2011 Mecum Auctions Monterey, CA The Daytime Auction | $16,000 | |||
1960 Buick Electra 225 Hardtop | 2010 Mecum Auctions St. Charles Auction | ||||
1960 Buick Electra | 8G1072572 | 2009 Vintage Motor Cars of Meadow Brook | $47,000 | $50,000 | $70,000 |
1960 BUICK ELECTRA 225 | 2008 Silver Auction Portland | $3,500 | |||
1960 BUICK ELECTRA | 2007 Palm Springs Exotic Car Auctions November 18, 2007 | $5,000 | |||
1960 BUICK ELECTRA | 8G2010079 | 2007 Silver Auction Hot August Nights | $9,500 | ||
1960 Buick Electra 225 | 2004 The Florida Collector Car Auction | $17,500 | |||
1960 BUICK ELECTRA CONVERTIBLE | 2003 Kruse Auction Scottsdale, AZ | $35,000 | |||
1960 BUICK ELECTRA 225 CONVERTIBLE | 2001 Kruse Auction Ft. Myers, FL | $27,000 | |||
1960 BUICK ELECTRA 225 CONVERTIBLE | 2001 Kruse Auction Ft. Myers, FL | $24,000 | |||
1960 BUICK ELECTRA 225 CONVERTIBLE | 2001 Kruse Auction West Palm Beach, FL | $23,000 | |||
1960 BUICK ELECTRA 225 CONVERTIBLE | 2001 Kruse Auction Ft. Lauderdale, FL | $28,000 |
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