1973 Buick Electra 225 Hardtop Review

[@primemoverRR]

My parents had this exact same car. It's the car I learned how to drive in. That 455 4 Barrel would FLY! And that car floated like a cloud. Just don't try taking a fast corner in it! ;-)

[@thicccburd]

Hey man I would really appreciate if I could get some help understanding this car. I’m 15 and restoring this exact car and it’s still in really good shape but not like this one. I know you commented 2 years ago but I would really appreciate some help. If you see this I would be down to get a better way of communication. Up to you but please help...❤️

[@mikemartinez7433]

@@thicccburd another 2 years has past, I just read your request today, how has the restore gone? I'm long retired from auto repair, and I also learned to drive one of these when I was a kid... Love them. Hope it went or is going well. Any questions? Just ask away. Good luck.

[@thicccburd]

@@mikemartinez7433 Well I'm 17, broke, and no car. I ended up selling the thing just trying to get a couple extra bucks in my pocket. Really wish I didn't do that. The plans I had for that thing lol. Thanks for checking up on my progress. Hell maybe ill come back here with news of a new car and the journey in making that one.

[@mikemartinez7433]

@@thicccburd Awe man, sorry to hear that, unfortunately we're in tough times but this to will pass. I do hope in time you find another Buick project car, please do Inform us, I'm sure you'll find helpful folks with this level of restoration. Good luck young man, hang in there, it only comes together for you with personal effort, drive and the can do spirit.

[@traumajock]

Ditto, except I learned in a 65 Olds Cutlass F-85. Ours had the white vinyl roof. Same blue color. Huge wheel skirts.

[@tennisguyky]

Biggest car I ever rode in. Huge. Like floating on air. Like sitting on a couch. Top notch cars.

[@laliewatson8233]

You had to be a player back in the 70s to roll in the big 225 😎

[@michaelpetersonjr]

Amen to that 😁👍

[@davidallen5776]

Chances are.

[@classic287]

I had one that same color back in 1990. It had a 455 cu in engine. You needed all of it to move that monster down the road... Rode like a dream. No road feel at all.

[@larryhawkins3294]

This was a base Electra 225. It came in three versions..standard, Custom and Limited. The Limiteds had velour split bench seats standard with leather offered as an option on Limiteds only.

[@michaelpetersonjr]

Thank you. Much appreciated.👍

[@Lance2773]

1974 was the 1st year for Buick leather.

[@badboattail]

Larry Hawkins The car in the video is a model year 1973 Electra 225. There were only two models for 1973: The Electra 225 (series 4CT) and the Electra 225 Custom (series 4CV). Limited was an option package for the Electra 225 Custom models. For model year 1974 there were indeed three models available: Electra (4CT), the Electra Custom (4CV) and the Electra Limited (4CX). But since the car in the video is a '73.....

[@SwanseaTitanFan]

When I was 16 back in 1976 my dad got a company car and handed me the keys to his 72 Electra 225. It was white with a black vinyl top. I loved to take it on the highway because you could tell how fast you were going by watching the speed o or the gas gage. You could actually watch it going down at high speeds. I used to light up the tires in front of my high school and the guys with the banger old Novas would hang their heads in shame.

[@shwt121]

What a beautiful 70's landyacht......I loved these '8-10mpg' beast's.....its like you never left the house.👍

[@AllanArmstrong]

I had the same car: in that greyed out, 1970s, butter-yellow. Bought it for a steal in 1995-96, in great condition. It was fast. To drive down country roads at night, in your 20s, in the summer, powering down all 4 pillar-less windows at once--there's nothing to compare. All that open window space! It was easy to go fast too with that 455 V8/4brl carburetor! Great memories. I would have killed for this blue one--my favorite color. I'm grateful I had one, of any color, thinking back on it now. Thanks for the video.

[@michaelpetersonjr]

Anytime. And thank you for watching.

[@stangslayerws6]

Beautiful Buick!! Love the 1971 to 1976 Buick C Bodies. The 1975 Electra 4 door hardtop was the longest car GM ever built. I personally own a 1976 Buick Electra Limited 4 door hardtop and LOVE it. I looked for a 2 door for years but finally decided I liked the huge gape in the side of these non post 4 doors better. It is almost like driving a convertible when the windows are all down. My love affair with these beasts started when I was a child and my mom had a 1973 Buick Estate Wagon. Looked identical to this car but in wagon form. Personally, my first love is Pontiac's and I collect Trans Am's and GTO's. However, my Electra draws a crowd like flies when I take it to a car show. Videos and pictures do not do these cars justice. You have to walk around one to appreciate it. These were the last "true" Buick's in my opinion. Thanks for posting!!

[@michaelpetersonjr]

Thank you for your story, and for the kind words, Chris! I appreciate them and thank you for watching!

[@stangslayerws6]

Thanks for your kind words too Michael!! Here is a link to the youtube video of the 1976 I just got finished with. Hope you enjoy! kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXyViHpubcpjhqM

[@EbonyBunny1]

C K, They were nice cars, but the Buick was the longest hardtop GM made, but the Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham was slightly longer. A hardtop is missing the B-pillar, sedans have the B-Pillar. This is a hardtop, not a sedan like the title says. The Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham is a sedan, the Cadillac Sedan Deville is actually a hardtop, not a sedan.

[@marshalllsmith2095]

(Incorrect) my 1964 Electra 225 was almost a foot longer.

[@califdad4]

@@marshalllsmith2095 longer than what, the 1964 was not as long as the later 60 and 70s Electras, I remember them, nice cars, Some joked at the time it was the Licolnized Buick, with those tail lights

[@danielrickel2639]

I think the 4 door hardtop is the best looking big car.

[@MostlyBuicks]

There were only two engines available for Electras in 1973: 455 with single exhaust or 455 with dual exhaust.

[@SavageBunny1]

Man I love old American cars, you could just feel the craftsmanship and love it must have took some worker to make that car.

[@mikemartinez7433]

I learned to drive one of these, dad bought one off the showroom floor, traded his 65 Riviera GS, heartbreaking day for my brother and I. My brother had tears in his eyes, I think I literally puked when we got home.

[@zex7689]

My dad had one of these when I was really young. Love it.

[@fehlrock]

I worshiped Buick Electra's since the day I was born. Grandpa has a 1960 Electra I sat in drivers seat as far back as I can remember...

[@johnshields6852]

My family had a 73 Park Ave light blue with dark blue pillowed velour interior, that car was the most comfortable car I'd ever driven, I've owned many cars, this was my favorite.

[@classic287]

I had one of those (74). Mine had paisley seat upholstery. It was beautiful.

[@Buick72100]

the old sheild!!!! BUICK Duece and A Quarter

[@johnhoward3042]

I remember asking my parents why some guy just called our car a deuce and a ko-tuh. It was fire engine red and got looks when it was new. The 455 engine was slightly hampered by emissions reduction I was told.

[@MrCarguy2]

Deuce and a quarter

[@marshalllsmith2095]

A Pimp from (Y-town) renamed it back in the 60's.

[@zex7689]

My fathers was red with a white interior. I was maybe 5 or so and thought the power windows were the coolest thing ever.

[@papocam3853]

Anti smog infested 455CID 4bbl, turbohydramatic 400 transmission. It worked quite well. I, remember them brand new.

[@knowbodiesfull5768]

I would love to take a drive in that car! Just put in some tunes from 1973, and I'm ready (Bloodstone's "Natural High" comes to mind).

[@shwt121]

...OR BLOOD, SWEAT & TEARS...." KNIGHTS IN WHITE SATIN"......ONE OF THE 70'S GREATEST HITS OF ALL TIME...

[@chaunceyjohnson4383]

Con funk shun Barkays Al Hudson one way Ohio players can you dig it .

[@chevken1831]

It's a 455 4 bbl

[@michaelpetersonjr]

Thank you for letting me know!

[@xavierdh2000]

i was a never a four door fan but i guess if i came across one like this i would buy one

[@johnb6680]

In 1973 this Buick Electra 225 was considered one of the best luxury automobiles on the road. Even though it was a large automobile, it was easy to drive and comfortable too! In the evening, from a distance, you didn't have to wonder what was approaching you on the road, you knew it was an Electra 225... Today, automobiles all look the same, no distinction what-so-ever... On my street we had deVilles, Electras & Ninety Eights, it was great seeing these parked in driveways!

[@cherylt8590]

Love this boat,i had a 73,and loved it👍😊...

[@aarongranda7825]

Stunning. Pinnacle of GM styling and luxury.

[@MrNyhomes2003]

Yup....455 100 miles an hour if you sneezed

[@michaelpetersonjr]

+Jennifer Dwan Lol, that's true.

[@michaelpetersonjr]

+Jennifer Dwan Lol, that's true.

[@nathanwilkie3697]

STUNNING CAR. ABSOLUTELY IMMACULATE

[@doug9066]

That's a beautiful Buick especially all stock.

[@michaelcook768]

I would love to have one. Cars then we're so distinct..you knew what brand easily.

[@califdad4]

I had a 2 door 77 Buick Electra for years and everyone used to ask me if I was still driving my Cadillac, LOL, I would tell them its a Buick and yes I am. Drove it till 1996

[@Thevacomaticvacuumcorner]

455 V8 4 Barrel quadrajets rochester carb TH400 Hydromatic 3 speed auto trans full equipd power ,windows ,door locks, mirros, seats , ac , power steering brakes, trunck release .235/70/r15 and 8 track velour seats and bb blue paint blue velour interior arm rest vanity mirrors ash tray lighter , hub caps single or double exhaust single on this one , seats belts seats 6

[@michaelpetersonjr]

Thank you for letting me know, as I know less about these big bodied cars than what you're explaining to me.

[@markmccue1757]

Antoinecorn er

[@markmccue1757]

1973 buick lesabre for . b sale. O N

[@markmccue1757]

Yup

[@michaelpetersonjr]

+Mark Mccue What are you trying to say?

[@allenmax8995]

no vinyl! yay!....thats a tank ...owned a 74 LeSabre sedan, med. blue on blue in the late 80's, from a retired Saskatchewan farmer, 455-4v,factory duals..actually a 'police equipment' car built in Kansas according to the build sheet,hd everything, pw,pbenchseat, ac....that thing could reeeeally roll!...

[@fehlrock]

I love that it has no vinyl roof !

[@mariogullette4795]

My Dad had this era Buick, he had a 1972 in 1976 & traded it in on a 1973 Buick Electra 225 Sedan in 1978!

[@michaelpetersonjr]

Very nice! Glad you enjoyed the video! 👍

[@japanjack62]

455 V8 same as our 68 and 71 Olds 98s. My schoolmates parents had one same color combo and another had a dark brown black vinyl roof.. I took my driving test in the 71 and could parallel park it in seconds.

[@duayneveer8229]

hey micheal this a beautiful electra teal is my favorite color. these cars look good even in 4 doors! i beleive the 455 was standard in the electra from 70 to 76 this body ran from 71 to 74. easy way to spot a 71 if you look all71s all gm lines had louvers in the trunk for ventilation. everybody complai ned cause the blower moter spun as long as the car was moving. they were gone for 72.

[@michaelpetersonjr]

+duayne veer Very interesting info to know. If I was missing out on anything in the video, please let me know.

[@boggy7665]

They moved the air outlet to be ahead of the rear fender and hidden by the back door when it was closed. Little black plastic louvered insert, can see it 'right there' when you open the back door. We had a '73 Chevy wagon & it had those vents.

[@michaelpetersonjr]

Very good info to know! Thanks for letting me know. 👍😁

[@boggy7665]

@@michaelpetersonjr found an image of the post '71 vent! /watch?v=7sR6mgEMcWY&t=46 And, yes, on our '73 wagon, the lowest setting on the blower was 'low'. Could not turn it off.

[@duayneveer8229]

Boggy yep off was low after 71 didnt make any sense

[@danielrickel8807]

I had one 20 years ago! The motor blew up on my way home from buying it!

[@lelebrown3595]

Hell yeah !!! Buicks always been my kinda cars but my 66 wildcat ain't no joke aka the " cat "

[@michaelpetersonjr]

"Meow, meow!" Glad you enjoyed the video. 👍

[@michaelcook768]

Buick had the 455-4V from 1970-1976. Then they downsized.

[@duayneveer8229]

micheal my apolagies for the rude comments. best to not comment after a bad day!

[@michaelpetersonjr]

+duayne veer lol it's okay. No worries. You're forgiven, and we do have bad days from time to time.

[@knowbodiesfull5768]

1973 Buick Electra 225 *hardtop* sedan.

[@michaelpetersonjr]

Lol, yes, I know. I *forgot* to put it on the video title. It's a 2015 video.

[@erichanson3961]

All 73 Electras had the Buick-made 455/4.

[@michaelcook768]

I had a 73 LeSabre, Buick 350, a 78 Electra, 403 Olds, and a 79 Electra Limited, 350 Buick. The 350 Buick engine sucked. The 73 had overheating issues that never went away, and the 79 just ran crappy...I did have to do head gaskets, rebuilt the carburetor(enlarging the primary hue size to make up for modern, ethanol filled gas)...it ran like a 6 cylinder...hated it. The 455 was great. The 403 Olds, a highly bored out Olds 350, was high on torque, and a wonderful engine. It wasn't great on fuel mileage, but run excellent...I bought it at 100k(One owner, which I knew), and sold it at about 270k...stilk running well, no oil usage. I should have sold the 79 and repainted the 78. I love the 77-84. The downfall was the powerless 307 in 1981.

[@goatmudiay7021]

these cars were everywhere when I was a kid I use to ride with family members trying to pickup chic's we use to have a good time

[@michaelcook768]

My best friends parents had one...it was, as they said, baby shit yellow with a dark brown vinyl top. It would fly. My Mom had an early 73 Mercury Marquis Brougham coupe. It amazingly had a 429 PI in it. I put points in it and noticed the factory timing at 14 BTC, so I got a friend at Ford check..yep, 429 PI. We raced the Buick and the Merc. That 429 ate the Buick up...we even switched cars..same result.

[@michaelpetersonjr]

Lol 🤣 thank you for sharing your story with me. Glad you enjoyed the video 👍

[@robertpace901]

Buick did a better job incorporating the new bumper system that 73 model years required than Oldsmobile did imo.

[@superglidemustang]

My friend had one in Canary Yellow 455 4bbl.

[@michaelpetersonjr]

+superglidemustang Very nice!

[@markhitt294]

Imagine the metal bending that went into the body of this 225

[@michaelpetersonjr]

[@AlexanderCrump]

The upholstery on some of these '60s and '70s premium large sedans was not all that luxurious. That brocade upholstery is attractive but far from sumptuous. I love the deep cushioned seats from 1980-84 Electras, Ninety-Eights, and de Villes as well as all the boxy Town Cars from the '80s.

[@davisjones3725]

My Grandfather had a gray Duce limited..It had an early version of traction control..A crane fell on it at work and he bought a 77 225...The 73 rode better..

[@davidallen5776]

I can still use one!

[@michaelpetersonjr]

Congratulations. Pretty much everyone can still use one from the early 1970's.

[@shwt121]

Is this vehicle still for sale?

[@michaelpetersonjr]

I'm not sure if it's still around, as the video was from 3 years ago.

[@markstacy9708]

Also referred to as an Electra deuce and a quarter

[@allenmax8995]

no vinyl roof....rare...and so much nicer ....imho

[@leenhoevenberg9001]

Great.car....love..buick..super

[@lukeostrowski1626]

My mom and dad had a Buick estate wagon cloer was orange with wood side's

[@oweyougrams]

immaculate

[@allenmax8995]

soooo much nicer without the vinyl top

[@73buickman]

love your video I have my own they are great cars just have to feed it a bit

[@michaelpetersonjr]

73buickman Thank you very much! It's nice to see one that is still all original and not beat up to hell. I got more classic, vintage, and muscle car videos on my channel.

[@marka1422]

Slurp! Slurp! ;)

[@georgereynolds2444]

Yeah four doors are nice but not like my 1972 2door 455 hard top with only 41000 original miles I'm the second owner very rare car

[@j.sanchez2538]

A real Car, American Built

[@phxmateo]

I was just checking out the 1962 buick electra 225 and you can tell the quality went down hill from the early 60's.

[@knowbodiesfull5768]

Not really, IMO. It was in 1985 that quality started slipping. That was when the Electra went front drive with a V-6 and shrank to the size of a 1975 Chevy Nova. The GM cars became more fragile and rattly by the mid 1980s.

[@boggy7665]

Thank gosh no silly vinyl roof.

[@delmikotaylor]

CLEAN!!

[@carllindstrom8217]

beautiful car but need buick mag wheels

[@cbsctomh]

Deuce and a quarter...and it's a 455/4bbl!

[@LlyleHunter]

225” long.

[@YouTubeCommentator.]

7,4L

[@michaelpetersonjr]

[phone] lol thanks.

[@duayneveer8229]

a very nice electra nonetheless please quit calling these cars boats!

[@michaelpetersonjr]

+duayne veer and people can call them "boats" if they want to! Got a problem, then don't watch my videos and don't comment more than once!

[@kingnillvwell381]

You now cars Body , Have a good one.

[@michaelpetersonjr]

I'm sorry? I didn't quite get the first sentence?

[@kingnillvwell381]

Michael Peterson Jr. miss spelled, sorry.

[@goatmudiay7021]

455

[@leenhoevenberg9001]

We..love..usa..cars.in.the.netherlands..a.have..3"""cars..buick..skylark.cabrio..olds..delta.98""..end..chevy.icaprice.police...Great..cars.from.the.usa

[@michaelpetersonjr]

+Leen Hoevenberg thank you so much for your comments! When you spoke about your country, the name "Cereal Marshmallows" comes to my mind as he travels to the Netherlands. And this car also reminds me about him, as he has big GM cars on his channel. Thank you for commenting, again!

[@classic287]

If you could go back in time, you could buy one brand new. Imagine that...

[@michaelpetersonjr]

+classic287 back then they were huge boats. I wish I was around in the 70s. Cars back then stood the test of time. Still do :)

[@duayneveer8229]

hardtop the electra was not offered in sedan body when will people learn the difference!

[@michaelpetersonjr]

+duayne veer how about if you stop complaining about the way I do my videos?! I hate to break it to you, but I don't make my videos to please everyone! Have a nice day.....lol. smh.

[@mrkoolhimselfmrkoolhimself8847]

455 four barrel

[@michaelpetersonjr]

Much appreciated Mr. Kool! 👍

[@earldominguez3938]

NO IS AAAA BIG GAS PIG THEAT ..YOU WANTO RUN FAR AWAY .BAT IS IN PASOVOL KOS IS KOOL .

[@Tfontaine209]

I'd love to have her, gorgeous