https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/buick/electra/2508859.html Location: Allentown, Pennsylvania 18101 Stock #: #5326 VIN #: 7F4005326 Mileage: 1,092 Transmission: Auto Condition: Mint Exterior: Lido Lavender Interior: Gray Seller’s Description: Like all of GM’s 59 models, Buick’s styling was in large part a reaction to the dramatic Chrysler Corporation cars that debuted in 1957. Stodgy Buick reinvented its image by dropping its existing model names. Gone, too, were the signature portholes. LeSabre, Invicta, and Electra now carried the company banner. The bold new style with delta wing canted rear fins also reflected in the front-end shape proved more than Buick’s conservative buyers could handle, but its style caused editors to label Buick as “best looking overall” of all the 1959 car models. This 1959 Buick Electra is a stylish personal luxury car and 1 of only 11 examples known in existence by the Buick registry. Meticulously restored, it presents in a stunning correct Lido Lavender Paint complemented by an immaculate authentic Gray Cordaveen bolster special leather with Wool Broadcloth cloth special interior. Originally delivered to Palm Springs, California, this Electra is equipped with a powerful 401 cu in, 325 HP Wildcat “445” Naihead engine, and the new Buick Twin Turbine automatic transmission. The car is equipped with factory air conditioning, power steering, power disc brakes, power windows, power vent windows, power seats, AM radio, seat belts, dual side view mirror, safety buzzer (speed control), and stainless-steel dual exhaust. Given the cost and complexity of restoring such cars, it is rare to see one presented as pristine as this. The model is finished in a wonderful Lido Lavender paint in excellent condition, with no flaws to speak of. The vast body panels are straight with even, precise fit. Extensive chrome and stainless trim are in excellent order with no dings, dents, or pitting. The interior is restored to factory correct standards and presents in excellent condition. To drive this Buick is an extraordinary experience. The driver is greeted with a magnificent instrument cluster and heavy chrome switches that are a joy to operate. The laid-back driving position is perfectly suited for cruising and the 401 cubic inch fires easily with no smoke or drama. The transmission shifts into drive swiftly and rolls off on a wave of smooth torque. Upshifts are silky smooth and downshifts are immediate. Engine detailing and underneath are excellent showing the concours level restoration. This rare and desirable Buick Electra won the best “Buick-Post-War to 1969” at the 2019 Radnor Hunt Concours d’Elegance, and it is a wonderful example, beautifully restored to show-winning standards. We are incredibly pleased to offer this car for sale. For additional information regarding this or any other vehicle in our inventory, please contact Alex Ruozzi at RB Collection. Price: $87,500
Luv-el-lee Lee-do Lavender Electra!! Interesting to see factory A/C but no heat (unless that's a later mod).
I don't think the air conditioning on this example is factory. The large round gauge cluster just left of the steering column, on this sample, says "VENT" at the bottom of it. That same round gauge cluster on a model with air conditioning says "AIR COND" at the same bottom location. If you look under the dash, just above the transmission hump, just below and left of the radio, there is an aftermarket control on it that looks like it has a fan speed dial on the right, a dial with red around it (heat?) in the middle, and a dial with blue around it (cold?) on the right. There also is none of the typical AC equipment mounted on the firewall of this example as there was on factory A/C models. Looks like the dash has the factory A/C vents though - but that could have been a restoration addition to the original dash. The large gauge cluster just right of the steering column on this sample, at the bottom, does say "HEAT", with DE-FOG & DE-ICE on it, suggesting it originally had a heater at least. At least on the A/C part, I think this vehicle is being mis-represented by saying it is factory. Very nice looking though.
^ You are correct: while you definitely could get A/C without heat in '59, AND while A/C is quite rare/hard to find today (10% installation rate), the gauge pods aren't right for A/C. Should say 'AIR CONDITIONING' in left pod. This was an automatic heat car (the right pod has a graduated indicator instead of just saying 'HEAT') without A/C, and the vents were retro-fitted.
^ Yes, tho marketed under the name Twin Turbine. There was a (very uncommon) option; Triple Turbine, wherein the quadrant read PRNDG (Grade Retard).
I had a '58 Impala with the Triple Turbine transmission with that Grade Retard function. It was a wastes of time using it as I recall. Also had lots of problems with it too.
Lucas, I can see you adding this to your collection Well not at that price but a driver that you can mod to your likings that you always do There's only 11 known to exist or just registered??
I've still got my heart set on a '61 2 door of some sort for the next Buick. Need a change of address before adding any more vehicles to the fleet though.
I’m not aware of any national Buick registry or ANY B-59 registry that would even take a stab at how many in existence. I call BS on the ‘1 of 11’ claim. Buick built 11,216 Electra 2-dr hardtops, almost a dead match for the Invicta hardtop (11,451), and there’s way way more Invicta coupes left than circa 11.
This car has been advertised before, and at that time the price was over $100K. So there's a bit of a price reduction. The car was listed then as completely "restored" and as a mild resto-mod with improved brakes and aftermarket A/C.
There was a lido lavender 1959 Buick Electra 225 convertible that was listed for over $100k. I haven't seen an Invicta asking price quite that high yet. Not saying this car isn't worth the asking price - but the listing is misleading in several areas.
Love the 59 Buick styling! My gramps had a white 59 LeSabre convertible. Was my favorite car as a kid until he traded it for his 425 dual quad 66 Riviera GS. That’s the one that did it …. The Buick torque bug “bit me” forever. Man could that big Riv put down two thick streaks of rubber!
