Smartin Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 Looks like a really nice original car... https://www.ebay.com/itm/1964-Buick-Electra/124614533798?hash=item1d039ae2a6:g:FzAAAOSwMAhgQsrx 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parkertom Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 I was looking at that listing last night. Appears to be really clean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B Jake Moran Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 Wow. Equipped the way I like too. Minimal. PS PB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Eldridge Posted March 7, 2021 Share Posted March 7, 2021 Yes; this could be a good find, depending on the final price. My first car was 64 Electra at 16 in NY. Similar but white. I loved it. I am now in Fla. And have a California 64 with air and all the toys but it needs way to much work for my budget. This day and age we all need air. Hopefully finds a good home, It can last a lifetime. Just to Black for Fla. Enjoy ED Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Phillips Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 There was one, identical to this, at the BCA national meet in Midwest City, OK in 2019, driven up from the Houston area; similar condition, similar low miles, and its owner has recently decided to sell it. I haven't heard the price yet, but it has considerably more options than this car has, with factory A/C, cruise control, and the 425 with two four-barrel carbs. They are wonderful cars for long, comfortable trips. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B Jake Moran Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 On 3/6/2021 at 6:28 PM, Daniel Eldridge said: Yes; this could be a good find, depending on the final price. My first car was 64 Electra at 16 in NY. Similar but white. I loved it. I am now in Fla. And have a California 64 with air and all the toys but it needs way to much work for my budget. This day and age we all need air. Hopefully finds a good home, It can last a lifetime. Just to Black for Fla. Enjoy ED Dan. I certainly understand a collector's position regarding the comforts introduced to cars in the 1950's but for me, I can live without A/C and power windows and seat. In the 270 cars I have owned many were from the 60s and 70s. Virtually all had A/C that was inoperative and for me most of those issues were in dash or firewall related. I have owned Cadillac Eldorados, Olds Toranados, Rivieras, you name it. I also spent an inordinate amount of time on inoperative power windows and seats. Granted, I would have preferred to become better at restoring these complicated power accessories but at the end of the day I want an "old" car for it's ability to transport me back in time to a simpler- perhaps sweatier- era and enjoy the driving experience. Takes me a few seconds to hand roll down windows and move the seat to a desired position. As for A/C I always did most of my hobby driving in the spring, early summer and fall here in Iowa. My last collector cars were a 1990 Buick Reatta convertible and the a/c worked. Also a 1993 Cadillac Allante, it worked but I was afraid there on some of the other power accessories. And a 76 Cadillac Coupe deVille, no A/c but it was white with white leather interior. This car is right on the cusp of when power accessories were starting to become a norm. With the light grey interior, I would be ok. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parkertom Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 I have never been one to need AC in my classic cars. I also don’t live in Florida, but summers in VA can be pretty bad. I like to roll down the windows and go. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y-JobFan Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 Beautiful automobile but the total lack of comfort options makes it a no go on a luxury Electra. Loaded up and in this condition this car could have been a outstanding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancemb Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 It's bid up to $10,600. Any bets on the reserve or high bid? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parkertom Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 1 hour ago, lancemb said: It's bid up to $10,600. Any bets on the reserve or high bid? That escalated quickly. I think it was still at $6600 this morning. Not sure it has much left in it, but who knows with some of these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted March 9, 2021 Author Share Posted March 9, 2021 That makes me feel better about the 62 I'll be listing in the next few weeks. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B Jake Moran Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 22 hours ago, Y-JobFan said: Beautiful automobile but the total lack of comfort options makes it a no go on a luxury Electra. Loaded up and in this condition this car could have been a outstanding. Of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted March 11, 2021 Author Share Posted March 11, 2021 Ended at $10,900 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parkertom Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 Didn’t meet reserve? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted March 11, 2021 Author Share Posted March 11, 2021 Correct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_S_in_Penna Posted April 4, 2021 Share Posted April 4, 2021 Here are a few pictures just for the record. It appears to be in very nice condition, and may be put up for sale again: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Roth Posted April 4, 2021 Share Posted April 4, 2021 On 3/8/2021 at 8:05 PM, parkertom said: I have never been one to need AC in my classic cars. I also don’t live in Florida, but summers in VA can be pretty bad. I like to roll down the windows and go. Open windows don't help much when we deal with extreme humidity, no matter where you are A/C is a must for me, even in a convertible, there are ti9mes when the top must be raised Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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