I just bought myself a 72 4 door Electra with 48k miles on it. Needs seal in the torque converter and that’s it. Runs beautifully. I’m the 4th owner. Paid $2500 clean title
Jason, in 1978 at the age of 16 I got my grandfather's 72 Electra. Awesome car and I had until my senior year in college when I was in a head-on crash one weekend. Fortunately I was the odd kid that wore a lap belt AND shoulder belt. They most likely saved my life. I started wearing them because they sort of took away that big marshmallow ride on the highway and especially in curves and I just got in the habit of buckling up. Actually, get in, turn the ignition, push in the lighter, buckle up, light cigarette, shift to drive and go. Most of my friends that rode with me thought I was nuts. If I could convince them to put on a belt it was usually just the lap as they thought the shoulder belt was too confining- isn't that the whole point of seat belts? If you don't use them, start and make sure you have the shoulder belt hooked into the lap belt. The lap belt alone helps some, but the shoulder belt is what will really save you.
Of the 1971-76 Buick Electra's I liked the 1972's the best because they've gotten the 1971 model bugs fixed and it was the last year prior to the 5mph bumpers, emission control devices, smog pumps that were plaguing most automobiles as far as performance & driveability goes.
The '76 was in many ppls opinion the real luxo land yacht. Mine brand new was a 225 Landau coupe. Fully equipped, Astroroof, chrome wheels, & Vogue tyres. Non metallic Pewter silver exterior, & vinyl 60/40 power drivers seat. Again the 455 was no where near the power of 1970's, but, it carried @times more than 6ppl, but,always a great long distance traveler. A trunk as big as a NYC studio apartment. STUPID me, traded it for a '78 silver anniversary L82,4spd gymkhana suspension vette. Believe me or not the vette was thirstier. Regrets. That deuce & a quarter was that last of the finest, til the early '90's Roadmaster. Especially with the LT-1. Then, no more. Great video guys, I would rather have a Buick (V8).
Nice car, I had a 73 Electra and nothing beats those full size cars for ride and comfort. And everyone is always amazed that these big cars can get 16 to 19 mpg, but those big engines do not have to work so hard at moving them around, and I had a 73 Pontiac Grand Ville convertible and I always got around 18 to 19 with it. I mean just look at what full sized pickups and SUV's are getting now and they think that it is great that they get around 15 to 16!
Matt here, the Buicks owner. The full length of trip driveway to returning same driveway was 887 miles (about 1,420 km off the top of my head). Only things done to the buick during the whole trip was putting around 7 oz of oil in mid-way and adjusting the rubber bit of the wiper because it started sliding off from over-use (it was raining 80% of the time unfortunately. wipers were on for hours). Other than that, somehow no issues. On to the next trip and thanks for watching.
Great video and beautiful car hope to see more of it and your guys content 🙏 thanks for sharing this with the world, I see a Buick centurion in my near future here
So glad to see another R & C video!!!!!! Also love the Buick. In the late 1990's I had a 1974 Centurion with a 455 that smelled of rotten feet and mold. It would do a 1 peg burnout while having nearly a half inch of play in the timing chain. It was a beast.
I’m from Burlington too!! I’ll be looking for you guys on the road I drive a first GEN dodge ram gray with wide wheels.... If I see you around I’ll give you a honk of the horn
Wow, that is nearly the exact car my parents had in the 70's, and early eighties. I took my drivers license test in that car, the only difference appears to be the wire wheels, which I don't think were actually available in 72, they look like they may be from a eighties buick, otherwise very cool.
Good to see you make another video I saw you go through parts of Pennsylvania where I ran around as a boy growing up. I now live in Florida. Keep the videos coming!
Thank you for putting one of the 70‘s landyachts in the spotlight! I am fascinated by them. I myself own a 1973 Buick Electra 2-door Hardtop with a rebuilt 455 cu. in. engine with a mildly aggressive camshaft, solid lifters, stage 1 valve springs, and an aluminum intake manifold. I average about 10 mpg...
My Grandpa actually has a 225 almost identical, except for the fact that the hard top is dark brown and the rims are different, but it's in *almost* as good condition! Just some rust I think, but not much
I think the custom did, or one trim did. Either that or people chose to put them on often. The most common wheel cover was a plate with a roughly 1.5 to 2 inch gap around or near the rim edge / wheel cover edge. You can find that on google images when typing in the car. These are Buick wheel covers from about 1985-ish that came with the car. I don't know if I want to change them to stock tbh.
I just bought myself a 72 4 door Electra with 48k miles on it. Needs seal in the torque converter and that’s it. Runs beautifully. I’m the 4th owner. Paid $2500 clean title
Jason, in 1978 at the age of 16 I got my grandfather's 72 Electra. Awesome car and I had until my senior year in college when I was in a head-on crash one weekend. Fortunately I was the odd kid that wore a lap belt AND shoulder belt. They most likely saved my life. I started wearing them because they sort of took away that big marshmallow ride on the highway and especially in curves and I just got in the habit of buckling up. Actually, get in, turn the ignition, push in the lighter, buckle up, light cigarette, shift to drive and go. Most of my friends that rode with me thought I was nuts. If I could convince them to put on a belt it was usually just the lap as they thought the shoulder belt was too confining- isn't that the whole point of seat belts? If you don't use them, start and make sure you have the shoulder belt hooked into the lap belt. The lap belt alone helps some, but the shoulder belt is what will really save you.
Of the 1971-76 Buick Electra's I liked the 1972's the best because they've gotten the 1971 model bugs fixed and it was the last year prior to the 5mph bumpers, emission control devices, smog pumps that were plaguing most automobiles as far as performance & driveability goes.
The 72 is a real sweet spot.
@@ReidusandCletusTheShow Despite its lower compression the 455's built from 1971-72 still offered a lot of punch and performance.
Reidus and Cletus The Show ..... true perfection. Probably the most handsome year for the 225
The '76 was in many ppls opinion the real luxo land yacht. Mine brand new was a 225 Landau coupe. Fully equipped, Astroroof, chrome wheels, & Vogue tyres. Non metallic Pewter silver exterior, & vinyl 60/40 power drivers seat. Again the 455 was no where near the power of 1970's, but, it carried @times more than 6ppl, but,always a great long distance traveler. A trunk as big as a NYC studio apartment. STUPID me, traded it for a '78 silver anniversary L82,4spd gymkhana suspension vette. Believe me or not the vette was thirstier. Regrets. That deuce & a quarter was that last of the finest, til the early '90's Roadmaster. Especially with the LT-1. Then, no more. Great video guys, I would rather have a Buick (V8).
I’m from Burlington too!
Love your 225!
Nice car, I had a 73 Electra and nothing beats those full size cars for ride and comfort. And everyone is always amazed that these big cars can get 16 to 19 mpg, but those big engines do not have to work so hard at moving them around, and I had a 73 Pontiac Grand Ville convertible and I always got around 18 to 19 with it. I mean just look at what full sized pickups and SUV's are getting now and they think that it is great that they get around 15 to 16!
Matt here, the Buicks owner. The full length of trip driveway to returning same driveway was 887 miles (about 1,420 km off the top of my head). Only things done to the buick during the whole trip was putting around 7 oz of oil in mid-way and adjusting the rubber bit of the wiper because it started sliding off from over-use (it was raining 80% of the time unfortunately. wipers were on for hours). Other than that, somehow no issues. On to the next trip and thanks for watching.
Matt, need to start wearing the shoulder belt. Hopefully you are at least using the lap belt. I am living proof that they work.
had a buddy who had one.. could ride 5 people and cruise at 100mph in total comfort. it was a major party mobile!!!
Good deal buddy nice 225 I love how original it looks n very nice 👍 shape also thanks for the videos
Great video and beautiful car hope to see more of it and your guys content 🙏 thanks for sharing this with the world, I see a Buick centurion in my near future here
So glad to see another R & C video!!!!!! Also love the Buick. In the late 1990's I had a 1974 Centurion with a 455 that smelled of rotten feet and mold. It would do a 1 peg burnout while having nearly a half inch of play in the timing chain. It was a beast.
We're back! Thanks for watching :) yeah the Buick 455 is a beast
a real land yacht!
I’m from Burlington too!! I’ll be looking for you guys on the road I drive a first GEN dodge ram gray with wide wheels.... If I see you around I’ll give you a honk of the horn
Wow, that is nearly the exact car my parents had in the 70's, and early eighties. I took my drivers license test in that car, the only difference appears to be the wire wheels, which I don't think were actually available in 72, they look like they may be from a eighties buick, otherwise very cool.
They are from a 1984 Buick and I havent spent the time or money to find the correct ones. They sort of grew on me (I am the owner).
if this video was 2h long I would watch it completely
Something about a relaxing old car road trip, eh?
yeah really
Good to see you make another video I saw you go through parts of Pennsylvania where I ran around as a boy growing up. I now live in Florida. Keep the videos coming!
Thanks for watching!
Thank you for putting one of the 70‘s landyachts in the spotlight!
I am fascinated by them. I myself own a 1973 Buick Electra 2-door Hardtop with a rebuilt 455 cu. in. engine with a mildly aggressive camshaft, solid lifters, stage 1 valve springs, and an aluminum intake manifold. I average about 10 mpg...
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Now you just gotta watch some episodes! Thanks for watching
My Grandpa actually has a 225 almost identical, except for the fact that the hard top is dark brown and the rims are different, but it's in *almost* as good condition! Just some rust I think, but not much
My grandpa has one
Nice Car :-)
yes i would really drive a buick
Didn't this thing used to have Buick rally wheels or am I just thinking it would look SO MUCH BETTER with them?
I think the custom did, or one trim did. Either that or people chose to put them on often. The most common wheel cover was a plate with a roughly 1.5 to 2 inch gap around or near the rim edge / wheel cover edge. You can find that on google images when typing in the car. These are Buick wheel covers from about 1985-ish that came with the car. I don't know if I want to change them to stock tbh.
I got an 72 also, definitely got to maintain the engine ect, if an individual can do that they can drive the car anywhere.
And when you arrived you were not beat to hell from a harsh ride👍
I actually wish it didn't get dark so fast and the drive was longer. 9 hours in a car with like 2 stops and felt just fine after.
Light and enjoyable!
Hello still available?
are it for sale
What's its gearing ratio in 3rd? Is it 1:1?
I would assume so, yes.
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With the color it is, that is a Buick Electurd. I love those huge sleds. Good representation of us Canadians there, and winning an award! Wooooooooo!
I love that car but it need Buick Road Wheels on it bad.
Possibly too sporty for it?
Wahoo im 1st