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The Electra represents the top-of-the-line full-size luxury car that was built by Buick from 1959 to 1990. Harlow H. Curtice, former president of the Buick division who would later become president of General Motors, named the car after his sister-in-law, Electra Waggoner Biggs.
During its more than 30-year run, the Electra was offered in various body styles including coupe, convertible, sedan, and station wagon. In 1960, it received a minor facelift that would tone down the styling. This would include the concave grille and horizontal headlights centered by Buick's 'Trishield' logo. The chrome VentiPorts returned, a signature from previous Buick models that was introduced in 1949.
Inside the revised instrument panel featured the 'Mirromatic' speedometer, which could be adjusted for better visibility. A new two-spoke steering wheel was included, with horn bars that replaced the horn ring of previous years. Power windows and a two-way power seat were also standard, while bucket seats were offered as an option, which included a center consolette with a storage compartment.
This Electra 225 measures 225-inchs overall, thus the name. It is powered by the venerable 401 cubic-inch Nailhead engine that produces 325 horsepower, backed by a two-speed Dynaflow automatic transmission. The owners of this car have personalized it with several modifications. It is one of 6,746 Electra 225 convertible coupes built in 1960.
During its more than 30-year run, the Electra was offered in various body styles including coupe, convertible, sedan, and station wagon. In 1960, it received a minor facelift that would tone down the styling. This would include the concave grille and horizontal headlights centered by Buick's 'Trishield' logo. The chrome VentiPorts returned, a signature from previous Buick models that was introduced in 1949.
Inside the revised instrument panel featured the 'Mirromatic' speedometer, which could be adjusted for better visibility. A new two-spoke steering wheel was included, with horn bars that replaced the horn ring of previous years. Power windows and a two-way power seat were also standard, while bucket seats were offered as an option, which included a center consolette with a storage compartment.
This Electra 225 measures 225-inchs overall, thus the name. It is powered by the venerable 401 cubic-inch Nailhead engine that produces 325 horsepower, backed by a two-speed Dynaflow automatic transmission. The owners of this car have personalized it with several modifications. It is one of 6,746 Electra 225 convertible coupes built in 1960.
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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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