1969 Buick Electra 225 One Owner Car Original car 430cid V8 Cylinder Engine 3-speed TH-400 Automatic Transmission Rare color combination Factory Air Conditioning Wide White Wall Tires MotoeXotica is offering this fabulous 1969 Buick Electra 225. The rare Gold metallic paint and contrasting dark Brown top look to be in great condition with no major imperfections to be found. Inside, the gold cloth seats all look great with normal visible wear including the door panels and dashboard that are matched to the exterior of the car and show the same wear. TheBuick Electrais a full-size premium automobilethat was built by Buickfrom 1959 to 1990. Harlow H. Curtice, former president of the Buick division and later president of General Motors, named the car after his sister-in-law,Electra Waggoner Biggs. The year 1969 also brought a major restyling to the Electra 225 models, but continued with the same chassis and inner body structure introduced with the 1965 model, however the wheelbase was increased one inch to 127-inch. The 1969s were also the first to offer headrests as standard equipment due to a federal safety mandate, and the steering column with ignition switch that also locked the steering wheel with the transmission in "Park", a feature found on all 1969 GM cars one year before it became a federal safety mandate in 1970. Also new was a variable-ratio power steering system combined with revised front suspension tuning called "Accu-Drive". Other changes included ventless front windows. The same assortment of base and Custom models were offered in 1969 with the "Limited" trim package available on Custom sedans and coupes. Standard finned aluminum drum brakes were again offered and were effective. Dual exhaust was available as an option. This original 225 has spent it's entire life with the same loving family. It comes equipped with the original 430 cid carbureted V8 engine and 3 speed TH-400 transmission, both professionally maintained and rebuilt. Matching fender skirts, large whitewall tires, drum brakes, factory air conditioning (currently blowing warm air), and AM FM stereo. This extremely good looking and well equipped Buick Electra 225, defies showing it's age! Your neighbors will envy you as well as everyone that lays their eyes on this masterpiece. These Buicks are becoming increasingly hard to find in such solid well kept condition. GET OUT AND DRIVE!!! Current mileage on the odometer shows 6,420 it is sold as is and is mileage exempt. The car is being sold on a clean & clear title. VIN: 482399H352387