1973 BUICK ELECTRA 225
1973 BUICK ELECTRA 225
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Location:
Northridge, California 91324
Seller:
Engine:
455ci
Transmission:
Automatic
Odometer:
81,542 (Mi)
Chassis/VIN:
4V37T3H512241
Carfax:
Not available
Lot Number:
57754351
Location:
Northridge, California 91324
Seller:
Engine:
455ci
Transmission:
Automatic
Odometer:
81,542 (Mi)
Chassis/VIN:
4V37T3H512241
Carfax:
Not available
Lot Number:
57754351
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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.
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.
BID: $7,800
BID: $7,700
BID: $7,600
BID: $7,450
BID: $7,350
@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
BID: $7,250
Will you store for a few weeks. Getting there to pick it up is a problem for a month or so.
BID: $7,125
BID: $7,025
Please note: additional dashboard photos have been added to the end of the gallery.
BID: $6,701
@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.
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
BID: $6,500
BID: $6,400
BID: $6,300
BID: $5,750
@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
BID: $5,500