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  1. Here are a few pics of my 74 Manta Luxus, which I've owned since 1979 and is affectionately known as "Hooptie". We've made  at least 8 trips across country from  California to Washington,  DC along with numerous trips between DC and Connecticut, DC and Detroit, and DC and Alabama. Always has been a trusty road companion! I've recently completed its restoration (if you're ever really complete), with much help from Todd, Tammy and Debbie at Opels Unlimited - those guys are fantastic. 

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  2. I have a 67 Riv, highly optioned, that I'm about to place on the market. I am the 2nd owner - I purchased it in 2006 from the original owner in California. I'm in Maryland, but have the original California black plates. The car is turquoise with a white vinyl top.; currently has about 83K original miles. It has the aqua custom bucket seat interior with factory headrests and console, power windows and seats, a/c, factory am/fm radio w/ rear speaker, chrome rally wheels. The car is in excellent cosmetic and mechanical shape. It has been repainted once in the original color (after being stripped down to bare metal), new OEM vinyl on top and seats, rebuilt front suspension, new exhaust system, top-end engine overhaul, electronic ignition, new radiator, starter, brakes/brake hoses, and more. I have all service records since I've owned it, and it is garage kept under cover. Attached is a picture.

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  3. You may also want to try Rock Auto for mechanical parts, and SMS Upholstery for fabric, vinyl, carpet, and door panels. There are a few salvage yards, including Wheatbelt Auto that specialize in classic buicks. I found all of these sources to be helpful, and just finished getting my 61 Electra 225 back on the road.

  4. Finally got my 61 on the road this past weekend...it has been a 16 year journey! Still have a few things to iron out, but the important thing is that one more 61 "deuce and a quarter" is back on the road!:cool:

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  5. My 61 Electra 225 is almost back on the road...it's been a long process, and I am looking forward to driving and showing it. It is the 4 door Riviera hardtop, and I don't see many of them around. I see even fewer of the Electra 2 door hardtop. I'll try to post some pictures...

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