The 1970 Buick Electra 225 is the epitome of a classic cruiser, rocking a length of 225 inches – hence the playful nickname “deuce and a quarter.” While its body remained largely unchanged, under the hood, it swapped its old engine for a 454 CID V8 powerhouse with 370 hp. A standout feature of this year? The James Bond-esque concealed radio antenna, blending technology with style. With images courtesy of Gateway Classic Cars, this vintage ride is a true blast from the past, now available for just $14,995!
The Buick Electra was built in a various number of body styles including; sedans, coupe, station wagon and convertible models beginning in 1959 through 1990 inclusive. The Electra 225 name is linked to the fact that the overall length is 225 inches (5,715 mm) and was dubbed with the nickname “deuce and a quarter”. Body changes are slight in 1970 over the previous year, but under the hood is a different story-the old 430 V8 has been retired and now upgraded to the 454 CID engine putting out 370 hp (275.9 kW). A new technology integrated this year is the concealed radio antenna, which is two thin wires running through the windshield.
454 CID V8 3 Speed Automatic Asking $14,995 Buy here goo.gl/0syRzi
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