1962 Buick Electra 225 Dual Quad 425 Wildcat 445 four window four door
Make: |
Buick |
Model: |
Electra |
Type: |
Four Door |
Trim: |
Electra 225 |
Year: |
1962 |
Mileage: |
16,500 |
VIN: |
8I1016865 |
Color: |
Black |
Engine: |
425 V8 |
Cylinders: |
8 |
Fuel: |
Gasoline |
Transmission: |
Automatic |
Drive type: |
RWD |
Interior color: |
Gold |
Vehicle Title: |
Clear |
Item location: |
Naperville, Illinois, United States |
1962 Buick Electra Additional Info:
1962 Buick Electra 225 four window four door hardtop. For sale, s Buick’s top rung four door for 1962, he Electra 225 that is a true survivor with 16,500 actual miles. Scroll all the way to the bottom, lot of pictures of this car are at the bottom of the ad. This car was in Collectible Automobile magazine in June of 1998. The car was purchased at a collector car auction by the previous owner where the low mileage was verified by the original owner. The previous owner removed the original 401 V8 and a Turbine Drive automatic transmission; both in running and driving condition, he plan was to update the cylinder heads to run on the current day fuel and change some gaskets. Instead of doing that, he original engine and transmission were left stock, nd a 425 dual quad Wildcat 445 nailhead was installed in its place with a freshened up Turbine Drive automatic transmission. The 445 in Wildcat was for the 445 foot pounds of torque, ual quad versions were rated at 465 foot pounds of torque. The engine starts and runs great, as an amazing amount of power as you would expect with 465 foot pounds of torque. Both original engine and transmission will be included with the sale; they are not in the car now. The paint and body are mostly original as per previous owner. There have been some touchups that have been done on the car, nd there is some cracking in the paint in some places. The worst spot on the car is the rocker panel on the driver’s side, tried to get it in pictures, nd the pictures make it look worse than it really is. All of the chrome trim is very good original condition, heels are original tires are newer radial tires. Brakes have all been recently serviced, ew wheel cylinders and all wheel bearings were serviced. The interior of the car is in beautiful condition. The headliner was recently redone in a material as close to original as possible, ooks great. The carpet was replaced by the previous owner with original reproduction carpet and is in very nice condition. The seats and door panels are very good condition. Power windows are factory equipped and operate as they should. The car has an aftermarket stereo installed in the tissue box. The car is equipped with factory air conditioning; I do not know if the system operates though, have never tried it. This car is ready to go to shows and local cruises anywhere you want. Call Mark at 630-745-9488 if you have any questions. There is a clear title. The car is still considered used, ith that being said, here is no warranties or guarantee included and is sold as is. International buyers are welcomed. Shipping costs are the responsibility of the buyer, ut I can assist in loading and will work with your shipper. Inspections are available and welcomed before bidding. $500 deposit due within 48 hours of auction close. Full payment is due within 7 days. If you have any questions please ask, lease no reserve questions, id what you are comfortable spending. I will try my best to answer quickly. Buyer is responsible for sales tax. Interesting hot rod trades will be considered. Terms of Sale Please be advised that by placing a bid you are entering into a legally binding contract and are committed to purchasing the vehicle described above. The details of this commitment are further outlined in the eBay User Agreement. 2. Bidders with no feedback, egative feedback, r with bid retractions must contact me directly in order to make purchase arrangements as all such bids may be subject to cancellation or rejection. 3. Seller reserves the right to end its auctions early or to cancel bids solely at its discretion and shall not be held liable for any such cancellation or closure. 4. Winning bidders are required to contact seller within 24 hours of the auction's closing to secure the vehicle and to finalize the details of the transaction. 5. A $ 500 non-refundable deposit is required within 48 hours of auction's close to secure the vehicle and remove it from the market. Forms of acceptable payment for deposit are: cash, ank wire transfer, ashier’s check, nd money order. 6. In the event that winning bidders are unable, ither to contact seller, r to provide for deposit within established time frames, ehicles may be made available to other buyers on a first come, irst serve basis. 7. Seller has represented this vehicle to the best of its ability. Prospective bidders should nevertheless, eel free to contact us directly to provide information, espond to uncertainties, r answer any questions. 8. It is important to bear in mind that a vehicle is "New" only once and that all pre-owned vehicles, egardless of age, ileage, r manufacturer are subject to cosmetic wear and mechanical failure. These understandings are essential to the realistic expectations of automobile ownership, nd more so as concerns the fine materials and delicate tolerances of specialty, uxury, r high-performance cars. It is for this reason that we encourage a personal inspection prior to delivery to help ensure your satisfaction. 9. All vehicles are sold "AS IS" and with no warranties expressed or implied. In some instances vehicles will be offered for sale without the full complement of accessories such as: tools, loor mats, d magazines, avigation disks, wner’s manuals, r extra keys. Where these items are of special concern, lease be sure to contact us to obtain a vehicles exact inventory of accessories. 10. Final or closing bid price does not include documentation fee, hipping, ravel, or tax, itle, r registration. It is the purchaser's responsibility to provide for any federal taxes. 11. Seller is glad to assist with shipping arrangements, ut assumes no responsibility for damages or delays incurred once a vehicle is in a shipper's custody. 12. All issues, roblems, r claims must be brought to seller within 24 hours of delivery or receipt of vehicle. 13. Provisions for personal or third party inspections and all due diligence are to take place prior to a vehicles shipment or delivery. 14. Seller bears no liability and shall be held harmless for any complications, xpenses, r damages resulting from a failure to meet these terms as they have been set forth and established herein.