Classic Auto Mall
6180 Morgantown Road
Morgantown, PA 19543
"1960 Buick Electra 2 Door Hardtop
""If the 1950s had been a decade of dazzle, the 1960s started out by turning down the volume - at least with the 1960 Buick Electra and the GM bunch. �Big changes had been the rule for the 1959 Buick, with their huge canted ""Delta wing"" fins and slanted quad headlights. �Some considered it the most dramatic Buick of all and a sharp contrast to the garish 1958 with its unexcelled load of ""perhaps over the top"" chrome.""� Romesentinel.com, March 2014�
For consignment, a 1960 Buick Electra 2 door hardtop showing 23,420 miles which are not actual.� This beautiful car has had some mechanical upgrades and new parts.� Its clean exterior is an ornate showpiece and the interior has some special features as well but could use some freshening in several areas.��
Exterior
Amazing body lines give the Buick a part jet/part car profile with more bends, folds, and bulges than the sandstone cliffs of Utah.� The dual headlights appear to grimace with the fender brows leaning earnestly towards the center which keeps its swell all the way to the back of the car where it expands to wrap the round tail lights under canted wings at an even more severe angle and both ends are underscored by relatively straight, horizontal chrome bumpers in fine shape.� The hood and vertical panels wear Chalet Blue paint while the roof and decklid wear white.� Brightwork includes trim that surrounds a stingray type lifted point on the hood, a body length piece on the waistline, amazing window reveals on curved glass, and faux ventiports on the front fenders.� Let's not forget the concave grille, a row of vertical bands of thin metal.� Imperfections include numerous spots of bubbling, scratches, cracking paint, and scuffs on the rocker panel trim.�
Interior
The patina filled interior begins with the door panels where the cloth uppers show particular age along with the metal trim pieces and the vinyl is otherwise decent.� The combo of blue cloth and vinyl continues on the split bench seat where some wear is noted including a few tears in the cloth.� Things are better in the back bench which sports armrests and ashtrays along with dedicated window cranks for the sizable rear glass.� The horn bar of the steering wheel is bright and shiny but the black plastic rim is cracked in multiple spots.� Upfront, the soft blue shelf of the dashboard shows quite a bit of age but our eyes are drawn to the overall design, which is a work of art.� The horizontal speedometer lives under a hood it shares with a round clock while a series of square buttons line up below over a brushed aluminum panel that houses chrome knobs and the AM radio.� The passenger gets a carved cove with a padded dash in front and this one is in good shape.� The blue carpet below looks new, and the headliner will need cleaning or replacement to meet its quality.� The trunk is essentially barren save for the spare tire.�
Drivetrain
Under the hood is a clean 401ci V8 with a 4-barrel carburetor and a Turbine Drive 2-speed automatic transmission sending power to the rear axle and 3.23 gears.� Power drum brakes occupy the front and rear wheels.� Our consignor states the following has been added or upgraded: the brake system including shoes, hoses, master cylinder, and booster, power steering pump, rag joint, starter, and radiator.�
Undercarriage
General patina underneath and typical surface rust is noted but nothing of concern structurally.� The dual exhaust travels through a stock style muffler in back and leaves as two tailpipes under the car. �Suspension here is made up of new coil springs up front and a 3 link with coil springs and panhard bar out back.� The knuckles are spotless, confirming our consignor's claim of the new tie rod sleeves, rebuilt steering box, and front end kit.��
Drive-Ability
Jet-like on the outside but more boat-like on the inside, we're piloting a wide car with canted fins at both ends as we crank the V8 to life and set sail for the test loop.� The long, curvaceous hood floats in front of us while the greenhouse creates limitless visibility reminiscent of an open air experience.� The car pulls along nicely, tracking straight and providing good power from 325 horses under the hood.� The belt on the A/C is not on the engine, so it does not function.� But all other items in the car do as intended and we row this two tone beauty back to port.� While Classic Auto Mall represents that these functions were working at the time of our test drive, we cannot guarantee these functions will be working at the time of your purchase.��
This Wildcat 445, (torque), powered car is one for the ages.� If not seen in car shows in decades to come, it surely will be a fixture in museums of functional art because it's a visual masterpiece.� Wow them at any car show you roll up on with furrowed body panels, substantial wings, and jet canopy-like glass.�� With a little bit of TLC, this could be upped a few notches in potential trophy procurement, but as is, it's a great find.�
7G8006721
7-Electra
G-1960
8-Arlington, TX Assy Plant
006721-Sequential Unit Number
TRIM TAG
STYLE 60 4737-1960 Electra 2 Door Hardtop
BODY BT180-Arlington Body #
TRIM 752-Turquoise Cloth & Vinyl
PAINT CC-Arctic White
Classic Auto Mall is home to more than 1,000 classic and collectible vehicles for sale via consignment in a climate controlled 336,000-square foot showroom (that's more than 8 acres!). The largest single location consignment dealer of classic and collectible vehicles in the country is located in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, just 1-hour west of Philadelphia off Exit 298 of the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information visit www.classicautomall.com or call us at (888) 227-0914. Contact us anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person. There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee is not included in the advertised price.
With so many great cars, you know we have a lot to talk about, and we do that each week on the Classic Auto Mall Podcast with host Stewart Howden. Stewart discusses new inventory as well as trends in consignments and car prices, while interviewing celebrities and automotive professionals about amazing cars and their history. Tune in each week to the Classic Auto Mall Podcast wherever you enjoy listening. You can also watch on YouTube!
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| Year: | 1960 |
| Make: | Buick |
| Model: | Electra |
| Mileage: | 23420 |
| Exterior Color: | Chalet Blue |
| Interior Color: | Turquoise |
| Trim: | 2 Door Hardtop |
| Body: | hardtop |
| Stock: | 7261 |
| Engine Size: | Gasoline |
| Transmission: | 2 Speed Automatic |
| Vin: | 7G8006721 |
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Classic Auto Mall is a world class consignment house located in southeastern Pennsylvania with indoor showroom space for up to 1,000collectable and special interest vehicles offered for sale. We are conveniently located just west of Philadelphia. This one of a kind building is climate controlled and security monitored and is the ultimate destination for classic and specialty car lovers. The building is located right on the Pennsylvania Turnpike with terrific frontage and exposure. Additionally, this one of a kind building houses one of the finest barn findcollections in the world with over 400 vehicles on display. The facility and grounds have plenty of room for indoor and outdoor automotive related events, car shows, car club meets, ride and drives and more.
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This wonderful facility started life as a clothing outlet mall in 1985 and then evolved into a furniture outlet mall until it closed its doors in 2011. There is a 188 room Holiday Inn with a walk-thru entrance attached to the facility that has a full-service restaurant, lounge, meeting facilities and an indoor swimming pool. The hotel just underwent a $3,000,000 renovation.
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