1963 Buick Electra Unknown

1963 Buick Electra Convertible-White, $19,500.00, power brakes, power top, power steering, 22108 miles reading on the odometer-, VIN: 8J4004695 , , . This awesome 225 convertible is fitted with many options. This is a beautiful example of one of America's early classic muscle car convertible that was kept in limited numbers. Offered here to the collector, enthusiast or investor who appreciates and understands the potential of this great American classic. OPEN TAO OFFERS, CALL NOW/ 305-754-2323, Before the Electra and Electra 225 came to the scene, the Buick Super, Roadmaster and Limited constituted the upper class of Buick's superb lineup. Following their introduction in 1959, the Electra took the place of the Super while all of Buick's models were renamed. The Electra 225 replaced the Roadmaster and Limited models. In a bold and daring move, the traditional styling cues that had long been Buick's trademark quickly disappeared overnight, along with the names that had been a part of Buick's stable for so long. No longer were the portholes, and the sweepspears that had been traditional. Now, new names, new engines, new brakes, new chassis, and new transmissions were unveiled as Buick tried new options., , These brand new models were receiving glowing praise from the motor press, and were selling like hotcakes. The Electra was built for speed and comfort, and was considered to shine among its rivals. During the 1950s, the characteristic form of the Buick tail lamps was a tier of small circular bullet-shapes. In the early 1960s, most models began to evolve a wide, rectangular pattern. The Electra's were powered by Buick's 401 in (6.6 L) V8 from 1959 until 1966. The 1959 through 1963 models had Twin Turbine DynaFlow, and the Triple Turbine was offered as an option in 1959. Today's 3.8-liter 3800 V6 is an outgrowth of the Buick V-6 of 1962 - the first V-6 ever offered in a widely-produced American car. The Buick V8 engine, nicknamed the "nailhead", became popular with hot-rodders in the 1950s and 1960s, because the vertical attachment of the valve covers, in contrast to the angled attachment of other V-8 engines which enabled the engine to fit into smaller spaces while maintaining easy access for maintenance. Automatic transmissions were always a standard option, and beginning in 1964, the Electra models were equipped with the Super Turbine 400/THM 400 transmissions., , Buick discontinued the Electra name at the end of the 1961 model year, leaving only the Electra 225 starting in 1962. , , , WWW.SOUTHBEACHCLASSICS.COM FOR OVER 400 CLASSIC CARS FOR SALE OR TRADE AT ALL TIMES., SITE UPDATED DAILY., , ON SOUTH BEACH CLASSICS, THE COOLEST CLASSIC CARS , ARE BOUGHT AND SOLD IN THE SIZZLING HEAT OF MIAMI , Discovery Channels Hottest New RealitySeries Friday June 17th at 9AM ET/PT to 12 noon., In a place where it’s all about seeing and being seen, Miami attracts big personalities and big stars – many who will pay top dollar to stand out in the crowd. Discovery Channel’s new series SOUTH BEACH CLASSICS, Friday June 17th from 9AM-12noon ET/PT, is set amidst the flash and glamor of Miami, where the people who wheel and deal automobiles at Florida’s largest classic car dealership are just as colorful and vibrant as the people who buy them. , Husband and wife business partners Ted and Robin Vernon -- along with the eclectic crew they’ve affectionately dubbed “the gargoyles” -- buy, sell, trade and exchange some of the most unique classic automobiles on the market. SOUTH BEACH CLASSICS is set amidst the crazy action at South Beach Classics where Ted and Robin deal in cars that range in price from a few thousand to well over 1 million dollars. , , Like a kid in a candy store, Ted, a no-nonsense, gregarious Long Islander, lives to find, buy and sell the most unique, automotive treasures out there. Robin, an outspoken, stunning blonde who runs the dealership and Ted, is a master at selling cars, but she and her husband don’t always agree on how t