Up for sale is my 60 Electra 225 Riviera. This is a really nice honest car that doesn't need really much of anything to just get in and enjoy. I'll keep the BS to a minimum and get to the point... I bought it in December from a club member in NY. He was excellent to deal with, and made the transaction very smooth. I didn't know my intention with the car when I bought it, so I took it one step at a time. I'm at a point where I need to generate some funds for another project, so here it goes. Things I've done to the car since purchasing: - new front door glass on both sides - recored heater core and sourced several parts to complete the assembly - repainted air cleaner lid - flushed radiator and entire cooling system with compressed air/water backwards and forward - replaced aftermarket cooling fan with factory fan and correct spacer to get it as close to the radiator as possible - replaced tires with correct bias ply 8.00x15 Coke 2 1/2" whitewalls - detailed and painted hubcaps - polished paint as well as possible - replaced headliner - replaced carpet - replaced front and rear seat cloth inserts - vinyl surrounds are still original - replaced rear package tray with correct mesh material and color - repaired driver front arm rest - replaced entire exhaust system with correct duals with transverse muffler Known issues: - paint isn't perfect! Several touch up spots and old repaired areas, but I'd say 50% original - Some rust evident in rockers. Not terminal. Truck floor is excellent. Interior floor is decent with some minor rot at front corners where body mounts are (typical). I've sealed it up, but doesn't qualify for my wall of fame for repair work LOL - radio doesn't work - washer pump doesn't work, but wipers do - engine has a noise. Sounds like a knock, but I think it's piston slap. I am uploading a youtube video that will highlight the noise. That said, this car runs REALLY well. It's strong. Great oil pressure, seems to stay cool even when I push it. Carb does not stumble or hesitate. If the engine situation scares everyone from buying the car, I do have a running 63 425 I can swap in. It's a direct bolt in, and no one would know unless they ran the numbers. The price would go up significantly, though. I am asking $14k OBO. I think this is a reasonable price for the car, given everything that has been done to it. Located in Foristell, MO. If it doesn't sell, I'll likely list on eBay with a somewhat inflated price in case I have to pay uncle Sam for the sale.
