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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
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 | |
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 |
Buick Electras That Failed To Sell At Auction
1959 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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1959 Buick Electra 225 Convertible | 8F3014905 | 2022 Broad Arrow Auctions : West Palm Beach | $25,000 | $30,000 | |
1959 Buick Electra 225 Convertible | 8F4032820 | 2009 Greenwich Concours d'Elegance, Collectors' Motorcars and Automobilia | $60,000 | $70,000 |
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