1965 Electra coupe, California

[Centurion]

Here's another '65 Electra coupe that might be an attractive alternative to the one offered in Nebraska.

 

This one is in the two-tone paint combination of Shell Beige / Sahara Mist, and might be a 20,000-mile original example.  The Facebook Marketplace listings are typically weak presentations with little detail and poor photos.

 

Nonetheless, these are beautiful cars, and the unique coupes are scarce.  A downside for some is that there is no A/C, power windows, or power seat, and I think this one has the base level interior trim.  The low-option examples appeal to some of us, and, if this one is in pristine condition, it might be worth a look.

 

Link on Marketplace:  https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/246429804743697/?ref=category_feed&referral_code=undefined&referral_story_type=listing&tracking={"qid"%3A"-4026384779017726687"%2C"mf_story_key"%3A"6191108637641126"%2C"commerce_rank_obj"%3A"{\"target_id\"%3A6191108637641126%2C\"target_type\"%3A0%2C\"primary_position\"%3A0%2C\"ranking_signature\"%3A4157731674869727232%2C\"commerce_channel\"%3A504%2C\"value\"%3A0.0046705818613994%2C\"candidate_retrieval_source_map\"%3A{\"6191108637641126\"%3A111}}"%2C"ftmd_400706"%3A"111112l"}

[B Jake Moran]

That’s an amazing car Brian. Set up the way I like. I’m not an AC power accessories guy. I like PS and PB but feel those old options like power seats, windows and AC fail so often, it’s not worth the hassle. 
 

How many times do we see the comment on sales “ AC just needs a little charge”.  
 

I would seriously take a run at this one and might, but it would have to be sight unseen.  It’s a long way away, superior to the Nebraska car.  

[B Jake Moran]

Been in communication with him.  He wants a local sale.  It’s in Temecula CA. I google mapped it at about 1700 miles, 23 1/2 hours. 2 days at 12 hours a day.  Maybe 2 1/2 days.  I need a local Buick rep to handle the transaction.  

[6T-FinSeeker]

Nice find!  

A very good looking car.

 

[Ben Bruce aka First Born]

11 hours ago, B Jake Moran said:

Been in communication with him.  He wants a local sale.  It’s in Temecula CA. I google mapped it at about 1700 miles, 23 1/2 hours. 2 days at 12 hours a day.  Maybe 2 1/2 days.  I need a local Buick rep to handle the transaction.  

 

 Go for it, Jake!    Good road trip.

 

  Ben

[avgwarhawk]

It has a great color comb.  Sharp. 

[wildcatsrule]

Not a deal breaker, but the mirror on the driver's side door doesn't look like it is the correct Buick mirror.

[Centurion]

5 hours ago, wildcatsrule said:

Not a deal breaker, but the mirror on the driver's side door doesn't look like it is the correct Buick mirror.

You are correct, so that should be remedied by a new owner.

[B Jake Moran]

I'm no longer a BCA member, nor a member of any car club. Is there a BCA member in Temecula, CA or nearby?

[John_S_in_Penna]

It looks like a nice car, at least from the limited pictures.

There are at least 100 Rivieras from 1965 available for

every Electra coupe.  This is not at all a common car any

more, and it shouldn't be overlooked.

 

And for the forum's record, the asking price is $12,000.

 

I see that Temecula, Calif. is between Los Angeles and

San Diego in the southern part of the state.  Jake, I'm

rooting for you!

 

Edited June 12, 2023 by John_S_in_Penna (see edit history)

[John_S_in_Penna]

Two months later, and the ad is still there.

 

For our record, the asking price is still $12,000.

 

Edited August 8, 2023 by John_S_in_Penna (see edit history)

[NC-car-guy]

wonder if there's some hidden issue?

[John_S_in_Penna]

3 hours ago, NC-car-guy said:

wonder if there's some hidden issue?

There are no good pictures of the interior, so

maybe the interior isn't so nice.  Also, Jake, by

calling the seller, found out that he wants a local

sale.  Those things both would hinder a sale to

an otherwise broad hobby.

 

On 6/9/2023 at 8:10 PM, B Jake Moran said:

Been in communication with him.  He wants a local sale.  It’s in Temecula CA.

When I'm looking for seldom-seen cars, I've found that

I must be willing to search far afield, and sometimes

get something that needs some work.  A buyer can't say,

"Well, I want a different color and something within

300 miles."  The field of possibilities may be only

one or two examples a year.

 

Edited August 9, 2023 by John_S_in_Penna (see edit history)

[B Jake Moran]

I’ve been in regular communication with him and have his phone number.