×

Live updates appear to be disconnected

Click to refresh now

× Bidding has ended, reserve was not met, but this vehicle may still be available for purchase! Please call (480) 845-6600 or email [email protected] for more info. Please note that the 6.5% buyer's premium is still required for all post-auction transactions. 
View Listing Image

1973 BUICK ELECTRA 225

Highest Bid:
$7,800

Ends In:

1973 BUICK ELECTRA 225

Bid

1973 BUICK ELECTRA 225

Ended

1973 BUICK ELECTRA 225

High Bidder:  Duck414

Highest Bid: $7,800 (USD)

End Date:


Location:

Northridge, California 91324

Seller:

Private Party

Engine:

455ci

Transmission:

Automatic

Odometer:

81,542 (Mi)

Chassis/VIN:

4V37T3H512241

Carfax:

Lot Number:

Highest Bid: $7,800 (USD)

High Bidder:  Duck414

Ends In:

End Date:

Listing Views
20,234 Views

If a bid is placed within the last minute of an auction, an additional minute is added to ensure all bidders have a fair chance to bid. Bid carefully. Please complete your vehicle due-diligence prior to bidding. Bids are binding and by placing your bid you agree to our User Agreement and Privacy Policy.

Location:

Northridge, California 91324

Seller:

Private Party

Engine:

455ci

Transmission:

Odometer:

81,542 (Mi)

Chassis/VIN:

4V37T3H512241

Carfax:

Lot Number:

57754351

If a bid is placed within the last minute of an auction, an additional minute is added to ensure all bidders have a fair chance to bid. Bid carefully. Please complete your vehicle due-diligence prior to bidding. Bids are binding and by placing your bid you agree to our User Agreement and Privacy Policy.

Auction Resources
For this Vehicle, Calculate the Costs Of:

If a bid is placed within the last minute of an auction, an additional minute is added to ensure all bidders have a fair chance to bid. Bid carefully. Please complete your vehicle due-diligence prior to bidding. Bids are binding and by placing your bid you agree to our User Agreement and Privacy Policy.

Vehicle Story

OVERVIEW

This completely restored 1973 Buick Electra 225 coupe is powered by a 455 four-barrel V8 mated to a three-speed Turbo Hydra-matic 400 automatic transmission. Finished in a Jaguar paint color known as Opalescent Maroon over a white vinyl interior, this Buick is now offered by a private seller with the original owner's manual and a clear title.

Highlights

  • Completely restored in 2019
  • Vehicle driven 130 miles since the engine was rebuilt in 2019
  • Air conditioning
  • Dual exhaust system

Ownership History

  • Offered by a private seller
  • Current location: Northridge, California

EXTERIOR

  • Opalescent Maroon paint
    • Jaguar color
  • Fender skirts
  • Chrome driver's side mirror
  • Rubber-faced bumper guards

Updates

  • New paint
  • New chrome molding 

WHEELS AND TIRES

  • 15-inch wheels
    • Buick wheel covers
  • 235/75 whitewall radial tires

INTERIOR

  • White vinyl upholstery
  • Air conditioning
  • Rear defroster
  • Clock
  • Wood trim
  • Buick Sonomatic stereo
    • AM
    • Stereo Eight Eight-track player

INSTRUMENTS

  • Odometer shows 81,421 miles
    • Reportedly accurate
  • Gauges
    • 120-mph speedometer
    • Temperature
    • Fuel 

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

Engine

  • 455 four-barrel V8
    • 250 horsepower at 4,000 rpm
    • 375 lb-ft of torque at 2,800 rpm
    • Four-barrel carburetor 

Transmission

  • Three-speed Turbo Hydra-matic 400 automatic 

Service History Highlights

  • New starter motor installed May 2024
  • Received oil and filter change in 2024 
  • Engine rebuilt in 2019
  • New radiator installed
  • Carburetor has been rebuilt

UNDERCARRIAGE, SUSPENSION, BRAKES, AND EXHAUST 

  • Power front disc brakes
  • Dual exhaust system

Service History Highlights

  • Undercarriage painted 
  • New exhaust installed
  • New Sway bar link
  • New front brakes
  • New gas tank

KNOWN IMPERFECTIONS

  • A couple of holes are visible in the back shelf panel

ITEMS INCLUDED WITH THE VEHICLE

  • Original owner's manual
  • Covercraft car cover included with sale

 

AUTOHUNTER ADMIN UPDATE (9/11/2024: 9:04 AM AST) - Please note additional dashboard photos have been added to the end of the gallery. 

Gallery

View Listing Image
View Listing Image
View Listing Image
View Listing Image
View Listing Image
View Listing Image
View Listing Image
View Listing Image
View Listing Image
View Listing Image
View Listing Image
View Listing Image
View Listing Image
View Listing Image
View Listing Image
View Listing Image
View Listing Image
View Listing Image
View Listing Image
View Listing Image
View Listing Image
View Listing Image
View Listing Image
View Listing Image
View Listing Image
View Listing Image
View Listing Image
View Listing Image
View Listing Image
View Listing Image
View Listing Image
View Listing Image
View Listing Image
View Listing Image
View Listing Image
View Listing Image
View Listing Image
View Listing Image
View Listing Image
View Listing Image
View Listing Image
View Listing Image
View Listing Image
View Listing Image
View Listing Image
View Listing Image
View Listing Image
View Listing Image
View Listing Image
View Listing Image
View Listing Image
View Listing Image
View Listing Image
View Listing Image
View Listing Image
View Listing Image
View Listing Image
View Listing Image
View Listing Image
View Listing Image
View Listing Image
View Listing Image
View Listing Image
View Listing Image
View Listing Image
View Listing Image
View Listing Image
View Listing Image
View Listing Image
View Listing Image
View Listing Image
View Listing Image
View Listing Image
View Listing Image
View Listing Image
View Listing Image
View Listing Image
View Listing Image
View Listing Image
Comments & Questions

September 13, 2024
11:29 AM

BID: $7,800

September 13, 2024
11:29 AM

BID: $7,700

September 13, 2024
11:25 AM

BID: $7,600

September 13, 2024
11:24 AM

BID: $7,450

September 13, 2024
11:05 AM

BID: $7,350

September 13, 2024
09:30 AM
Seller

@dparks – Will you store for a few weeks. Getting there to pick it up is a problem for a month or so. ...

not a problem, as long as the car is paid for

September 13, 2024
07:41 AM

BID: $7,250

September 13, 2024
06:13 AM
Bidder

Will you store for a few weeks. Getting there to pick it up is a problem for a month or so.

September 11, 2024
11:20 PM

BID: $7,125

September 11, 2024
07:06 PM

BID: $7,025

September 11, 2024
09:06 AM

Please note: additional dashboard photos have been added to the end of the gallery. 

September 09, 2024
06:02 AM

BID: $6,701

September 08, 2024
05:39 PM

@Oldsalt – Does it pass the state smog test? The glove box looks scratched up some but fixable. Has the car been in California all the time or did it come from out of state? Thank you ...

1973, too old for SMOG. SMOG only applies to 1976 and newer.

September 08, 2024
03:53 PM

Does it pass the state smog test? The glove box looks scratched up some but fixable. Has the car been in California all the time or did it come from out of state? Thank you

September 08, 2024
10:02 AM

BID: $6,500

September 08, 2024
09:27 AM

BID: $6,400

September 07, 2024
06:35 PM

BID: $6,300

September 07, 2024
01:00 PM

BID: $5,750

September 07, 2024
10:01 AM
Seller

@BrianB101 – Ac is working very well, there is a picture of the back shelf but I can send a close up, I will take a picture of the dash ...

Dash is perfect as per pictures enclosed, the white tabs shown are velcro to hold the dash cover

September 07, 2024
07:45 AM

BID: $5,500

Load More Comments