Detail Info for: 1968 Buick Electra 225 4 Door Sedan 430 Cubic INCH V8

Transaction Info
Sold On:
08/12/2010
Price:
$ 6500.00
Condition:
Used
Mileage:
106277
Location:
Whittier, NC, 28789
Seller Type:
Private seller
Vehicle Specification
Year Make Model:
1968 Buick Electra
Submodel Body Type:
Sedan
Engine:
8 - Cyl.
Transmission:
Automatic
VIN:
484398HI79852
Vehicle Title:
Drive Train:
Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard Equipment:
Optional Equipment:
Vehicle Detail
Fabulous 1968 Buick Electra 4 Door Sedan Incredible Original Condition 106,277 Original Miles Wow, What an Amazing Cruiser!!! Sold to Tom Brooks of Albermarle, NC on January 23, 1968. This Incredible Electra has Spent it's Entire Life in North Carolina. I am the Proud 3rd Owner of this Super Cool Cruiser, As it Has Been Garage Kept for over 12 Years before I aquired it. (Purchased with Home) For the Serious Buick Collector this is a Dream Come True...... Excellent Original Paint in Desert Beige (Bottom) with Ivory Gold Mist Metallic Hard Top, which is complemented by its stunning original Buckskin Vinyl Interior. Excellent Original Buckskin Vinyl Upholstrey and Wood Grain Door Panels The Original Headliner and Carpet are like New Equipped with its original 430 Cubic inch, V-8 Engine and 4 BBL Carb. Complete with Original Owners Manual, Owner Protection Plan and Accessory Guide Body By Fisher: ST-68-48439FLI TR-633 Body-91855 Paint- T-G T - Desert Beige - Bottom G - Ivory Gold Mist Metallic - Top Original 3 Speed Automatic Transmission Power Steering and Power Brakes. Power Windows -Front and Rear Excellent Working Condition 2 Manual Rollout Front Windows with Crank Handles Deluxe AM Radio with Front and Rear Speakers, Clear Sound with Reception. Factory Wheel Covers with 4 New Tires Chrome and Soft Trim throughout Carpeted Trunk with Carpeted Spare Tire Cover Original Jack Secured inside Trunk on Right Side Car Runs and Drives Very Well Motor Develops Plenty of Power, and Does Not Burn Any Oil. Transmission Shifts Very Smoothly Air Conditioner worked well for 3 Years. After Being converted to R-134, then developed leak. Service Seems to think a Seal close to the evaporator coil is the primal cause All windows and Glass are in Excellent Condition without Cracks or Breaks Gaskets are well for age with good seal Dashboard is Solid without Cracks or Fading, Complimented By Wood Grain Accents Throughout All Knobs are Present and in Perfect working order. Seats are in Perfect Condition, without stain or smells Carpets are clean without smell or stains Interior Lighting works throughout, small light in Right rear interior missing cap/cover Clock works Wonderfully Chasis and Body are Very Sound Damage to Left Rear Fender 15 Years ago. Repaired and Painted. Right Front Fender shows some signs of weakening at Bottom. Repaired 4 Years ago. This is the only area of weakness , however is stable now. Small Dent in Left Front Chrome Piece around Head lite, Hardly Noticable Carpet in Right Front had some Water Entrapment under it, Not sure for how long ( most likely before 1995), was Discovered after I Gained Ownership. Carpet was Removed, repair to 15 to 20 Pinholes. Old padding was removed by Repairman, New Padding Material installed with Original Carpet Reinstalled. Looks good Now Wear to Left side Paint in Drivers Side as well as Left Rear Door Jams Chip to Paint with showing of Rust Below Trunk Lid, just at/below Electra Emblem Rust in Trunk Chanel on Right side Majority of Rust areas are surface only Since I have taken Ownership, the following have been replaced: Brakes Water Pump, hoses, and Belts Alternator Fuel Pump Carburetor Plugs and Wires Tires Front Seat Motors( Removed and Serviced) Right Front Window( Removed and Serviced) Gas Tank Please Remember, this is a 42 year old Classic. I am Representing it as Accurately as I can based on my Knowledge and have tried to give as much information as possible. It is being Sold Without Warranty and As Is........ It Drives and Handles like Brand New!!! Inspections are Welcome Taken to Many Car Shows, this Jewel gets Plenty of Attention, We frequent our Local Car Shows a Couple of times a Year! A 500.00 Deposit Via Paypal is required or Certified Cashiers Check within 48 Hours of the Auction End. Full Payment is required within 7 Days of the Auction End. Please, if you are not intending on paying, Please Do Not Bid I will Gladly Answer any and all Questions to the Best of my Knowledge....You May Contact Me at the Following.. MY CELL PHONE NUMBER 1-310-467-8031