Buick Electra 225 Riviera 6-Window (1960)
The 1960 Electra was the most stylish Buick of all time. Gulf News calls her an all time classic. Her sheer charisma was such that she could stop the traffic on the busiest of roads, with just one look. A concave grille and beautiful horizontal headlights embedded with a brand new Trishield logo gave a facelift to both the Electra and Electra 225 (compared to the previous models). Additionally, chrome Ventiports had been brought back for all the Buicks of that year, including the Electra. The 1960 Electras featured four of them, one for each of the trademark front fenders. These remain one of the most popular features of the car to this day. Another fun addition to the 60s version was a Mirromatic speedometer, which used a tilting mirror to adjust the gauges directly in the line of sight for better visibility of the driver. The entire dashboard panel was a mirror that reflected images from the speedometer, idiot lights, and the odometer.
When every other company was doing horn rings, Electras came studded with the revolutionary (and shiny), chrome horn bars. They also came standard with a two-way power driver seat, power windows, and a bunch of premium features trailed with a host of safety aids. On top of all these, plush interiors, gorgeous carpets, and a well-furnished dashboard added oodles of oomph.
The real joy of owning the glorious 1960 Electra came from under the hood. The car was great on its own, but its voluptuous and powerful engine, the 401 cubic inch Wildcat V8 stole the show. The 6.6-liter Nailhead V8 was mated with a Turbine Drive (Dynaflow) automatic transmission for a power-packed performance. The engine with its four-barrel carburetor churned a whopping 325 horsepower and 445 lb-ft of torque. The ’60 Electra fired effortlessly and made for a very smooth ride. You have to drive it to experience the magic and appreciate it for what it was. The sheer pleasure and luxury it offered in every ride were unmatchable. She was a truly powerful and luxurious grand tourer.
This iconic car has wonderfully maintained its value. Despite being more than sixty years old and actively surviving for over six generations, they are still in high demand. While their predecessor was dramatic, chrome-heavy, and failed to hit home, the 1960 Electra checked all the right boxes with the highly stylized lines, huge Delta wing fins, and bedazzling headlights. Of course, the major highlight was that it was the snazziest one out of all the competitors, in the market.
Even though the model in question shared the basic appearance with the ’59 model, the restyling had been just right to soften the look, all the while chucking out the unnecessary extras and sharper bits of the older version. The best thing about it was that it was also fun to drive, which is why very few cars could match its magic. This superb blend of luxury, looks, and performance make the 1960 Buick Electra a classic car.
Buick Electra 225 Riviera 6-Window (1960)
The 1960 Electra was the most stylish Buick of all time. Gulf News calls her an all time classic. Her sheer charisma was such that she could stop the traffic on the busiest of roads, with just one look. A concave grille and beautiful horizontal headlights embedded with a brand new Trishield logo gave a facelift to both the Electra and Electra 225 (compared to the previous models). Additionally, chrome Ventiports had been brought back for all the Buicks of that year, including the Electra. The 1960 Electras featured four of them, one for each of the trademark front fenders. These remain one of the most popular features of the car to this day. Another fun addition to the 60s version was a Mirromatic speedometer, which used a tilting mirror to adjust the gauges directly in the line of sight for better visibility of the driver. The entire dashboard panel was a mirror that reflected images from the speedometer, idiot lights, and the odometer.
When every other company was doing horn rings, Electras came studded with the revolutionary (and shiny), chrome horn bars. They also came standard with a two-way power driver seat, power windows, and a bunch of premium features trailed with a host of safety aids. On top of all these, plush interiors, gorgeous carpets, and a well-furnished dashboard added oodles of oomph.
The real joy of owning the glorious 1960 Electra came from under the hood. The car was great on its own, but its voluptuous and powerful engine, the 401 cubic inch Wildcat V8 stole the show. The 6.6-liter Nailhead V8 was mated with a Turbine Drive (Dynaflow) automatic transmission for a power-packed performance. The engine with its four-barrel carburetor churned a whopping 325 horsepower and 445 lb-ft of torque. The ’60 Electra fired effortlessly and made for a very smooth ride. You have to drive it to experience the magic and appreciate it for what it was. The sheer pleasure and luxury it offered in every ride were unmatchable. She was a truly powerful and luxurious grand tourer.
This iconic car has wonderfully maintained its value. Despite being more than sixty years old and actively surviving for over six generations, they are still in high demand. While their predecessor was dramatic, chrome-heavy, and failed to hit home, the 1960 Electra checked all the right boxes with the highly stylized lines, huge Delta wing fins, and bedazzling headlights. Of course, the major highlight was that it was the snazziest one out of all the competitors, in the market.
Even though the model in question shared the basic appearance with the ’59 model, the restyling had been just right to soften the look, all the while chucking out the unnecessary extras and sharper bits of the older version. The best thing about it was that it was also fun to drive, which is why very few cars could match its magic. This superb blend of luxury, looks, and performance make the 1960 Buick Electra a classic car.