1960 Buick Electra 225

Engine: V8, liquid-cooled
Displacement: 6.6 L (401 ci)
Bore and Stroke: 107 x 91 mm (4.2 x 3.6 in)
Power: 242.4 kW (325 hp)
Transmission: 3-forward, 1-reverse, automatic
Weight: 2109 kg (4,650 lb)
Capacity: 6 passengers
Original Cost: C $5907 (estimate)

The Electra 225 was Buick’s fanciest model with a cloth interior and all of Buick’s standard features, plus power steering and power brakes. An elderly couple in Manitoba purchased this 1960 Buick Electra 225 new, but the gentleman passed away shortly after buying the car and his wife did not drive it, so the car sat unused. When the second owner bought the car, it still had the plastic covering the seats from new. This Electra has only driven 41,199 km (25,600 miles). The second owner had a garage built especially for this car and drove it only in the summer.

Chronology:

1899-1900 - First two Buicks produced at the Buick Auto-Vim and Power Company.
1902 - Patented the overhead valve engine which led to Buick's early success.
1904 - Company changed their name to Buick Motor Company and started making cars for sale to the public.
1908 - Buick is bought by General Motors and was positioned as a higher end brand below Cadillac.
1910 - Introduced the Model 10.
1911 - The Buick Six is their first closed-body model.
1910s-1920s - Buicks became the prestige brand in China and were used by high-level politicians and the Emperor.
1920s - Buick made a variety of sizes with one of the largest models being the Master Six.
1929 - Buick Division launches the Marquette brand designed to bridge the gap between Buick and Oldsmobile but was discontinued in 1930.
1931 - Buick introduces the OHV Buick Straight 8 engine and synchromesh transmission.
1939 - First company to introduce turn signals.
1942 - The Second World War stopped automobile production and Buick was making aircraft and takn engines.
1945 - Automobile production resumed.
1948 - Dynaflow automatic transmission offered by Buick.
1953 - Introduction of Buick V8 engine.
1959 - Electra, Invicta and LeSabre models introduced.
mid-1960s - Buick started officially selling the German-builtOpel through their American dealerships.
1967 - Radial tires became an option for full-sized Buicks.
1970s - Several new models introduced including Appollo, Centurion and Skyhawk.
1977-1978 Broke sales records.
1980 - More models introduced with a focus on downsizing various models.
1985 - Buick introduced a sixth-generation Electra, GM's first front-drive, transverse-engine, full-size unibody car.
1986 - LeSabre introduced with front-wheel drive.
1990s - Buick redesigns several of their models including LeSabre, Park Avenue and Riviera.
1999 - Last car produced at Flint factories as production moved to Detroit.
2000s - Focus changed fro mcompact vehicles to crossovers and SUVs.
2008 - Buick consolidates models down to 3, the LaCrosse, Lucerne and Enclave.
2010 - Buick became the fastest growing automotive brand in America.
2012 - Entered the hybrid market with LaCrosse and Regal hybrids.
2018 - Introduced the regal hatchback, the first Buick hatchback since 1987.