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1959 Buick Electra 225 Convertible Coupe

    Buick had high hopes for the newly restyled 1959 model lineup, and was looking to reverse a two-year sales slump. The style was low and sleek with the traditional Buick 'portholes' removed. The Buick model names were new with the LeSabre being their entry level vehicle, the Invicta as the middle line, and the Electra 225 at the top.

    This particular Electra 225 Convertible is painted white and has a red leather interior. This is the same color combination as the Official Pace Car of the 1959 Indianapolis 500. This car was ordered from the factory with a full complement of extras, including the rare first-year bucket seat option, air conditioning and a Wonderbar foot-operated radio. The car has air-ride rear suspension and Triple Turbine automatic transmission - this was the final year for these complex and sometimes troublesome features.

    Buick had high hopes for its brand new 1959 car, but a lack of demand sent U.S. production down again, to 285,089 for the model year. Of these, only 5,493 were Electra 225 Convertibles.

    By Daniel Vaughan | Aug 2009

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    1959 Buick Electra Auction Sales

    Recent Sales of the Buick Electra

    (Data based on Model Year 1959 sales)
    1959 Buick Electra 225 Convertible
    Chassis#: 8F2007249
    Sold for USD$67,200
      2020 RM Sothebys : Scottsdale Arizona
     
    1959 Buick Electra 225
    Sold for USD$137,500
      2018 Mecum : Indianapolis
     
    1959 Buick Electra 225
    Chassis#: 8F1045047
    Sold for USD$25,300
      2012 Russo and Steele - Scottsdale
     
    1959 BUICK ELECTRA 225 CONVERTIBLE
    Sold for USD$44,000
      2011 Auctions America - Auburn Fall Auction
     
    1959 BUICK ELECTRA 225 CUSTOM CONVERTIBLE
    Chassis#: 8F1045047
    Sold for USD$44,000
      2011 Barrett-Jackson - Palm Beach, Fl
     
    1959 Buick Electra 225 Convertible
    Chassis#: 8F4032820
    Sold for USD$74,800
      2010 Gooding and Company : The Amelia Island Auction
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    1959 BUICK ELECTRA 225 2 DOOR CONVERTIBLE CUSTOM
    Sold for USD$68,200
      2008 Barrett-Jackson - Scottsdale 2008
     
    1959 Buick Electra 225
    Sold for USD$80,300
      2007 Russo and Steele - Scottsdale 2007
     
    1959 Buick Electra 225 Convertible
    Sold for USD$93,500
      2006 Monterey Sports & Classic Car Auction
     
    1959 Buick Electra 225 Convertible
    Chassis#: 8F4006011
    Sold for USD$92,400
      2004 Vintage Motor Cars at Amelia Island
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    Buick Electras That Failed To Sell At Auction

    1959 Buick Electra's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
    VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
    1959 Buick Electra 225 Convertible8F30149052022 Broad Arrow Auctions : West Palm Beach $25,000$30,000
    1959 Buick Electra 225 Convertible8F40328202009 Greenwich Concours d'Elegance, Collectors' Motorcars and Automobilia $60,000$70,000

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