Details

• Condition
  Pre-Owned Clear Title
• Engine
  455ci V8
• Drivetrain
  Not Specified
• Interior
  Black
• VIN #
  484390Y198154
• Mileage
  70390
• Transmission
  Automatic
• Exterior Color
  Green
• Stock #
  SN3385
• Warranty
  

1970 Buick Electra 225 Limited — 455ci V8, 4-Door Hardtop, Full Power Options Why This Car Is Special The 1970 Buick Electra 225 Limited sits at the top of what Buick offered that model year. In the GM hierarchy, the Electra 225 was positioned above the LeSabre and Wildcat, competing directly with the Cadillac DeVille for buyers who wanted a large, fully equipped American luxury car. The '225' designation came from the car's overall length in inches — a number Buick had been using to signal full-size prestige since the late 1950s. By 1970, the Electra 225 had evolved into one of the most comprehensively equipped cars in the entire GM lineup, and the Limited was the top trim within that already-elevated series. What makes this particular example worth studying is how completely it was ordered from the factory. The 'Limited' designation was Buick's way of communicating that very little had been left off the options sheet. The 'Limited' sail panel badges, visible on this car, are a trim-specific detail that distinguishes this model from the base Electra 225 — and they appear throughout the interior on the door panels and dash as well. This car is finished in green over a black cloth and vinyl interior, carries the 455ci V8 with 510 lb-ft of torque, and presents with a clean undercarriage that tells the story of a car that was not subjected to decades of salt-belt winters. The 1970 model year was significant for the Electra 225 because it was the first year Buick's newly enlarged 455 cubic inch V8 was available across the full-size lineup. This engine replaced the 430 that had powered Electras in 1968 and 1969, and it brought with it a substantial increase in torque — making the 1970 model year a notable one for Electra collectors. Features List - 455ci V8 Engine producing 510 lb-ft of torque - Turbo-Hydramatic 400 3-Speed Automatic Transmission - Cruise Control - AM/FM Radio with concealed windshield antenna - Black vinyl top - Buick wire wheel covers -...