Buick Electra 225 Convertible 1970

[Timothy (in VA)]

The Electra 225 was Buick's top of the line full-size model, and was offered as a 2- or 4-door hardtop or the range-topping convertible. 1970 was the last year for the Electra convertible, and the entire Electra lineup was redesigned for 1971, at which time GM ceased production of full-size convertibles. In its final year, only 6,045 Electra convertibles were produced, the second least productive year for the convertible in its entire 12-year history (only 1959 Electra convertibles are rarer). For 1970, the Electra received different front-end styling than the '69, and all Electras were powered by GM's 370-hp 455 cubic inch (7.5 Liters) V8. Also standard was an automatic transmission, power steering, and power brakes, while the convertible additionally came standard with power windows and a 2-way power seat. Optional extras were a 6-way power seat, power locks, tilt steering wheel, cruise control, air conditioning, and an underdash stereo 8-track player. Fully equipped, the price could top $6000.

I found this somewhat rusty Electra convertible parked on a back street in Tysons Corner. I would have taken more pictures, but my camera's batteries chose that moment to die .

[henk4]

Nice,keep on spotting these sorts of cars. I'll include it in the oddball index...

[fisetdavid26]

These cars were fabulous. Heavy. Powerful. Almost what, 5 meters long? Nice spotting my friend.

[Timothy (in VA)]

Originally Posted by Timothy (in VA)

1970 was the last year for the Electra convertible, and the entire Electra lineup was redesigned for 1971, at which time GM ceased production of full-size convertibles.

It's recently come to my attention that I was misinformed on this point. While 1970 was the last year for the Electra convertible, certain other full-size GM models continued to be offered as convertibles.