1976 Buick Park Avenue: DETAILED REVIEW

[@terrymeadows1827]

This car was not the "poor man's Cadillac" as some might say, but a real luxury value. Thank you for this review.

[@stangslayerws6]

Thanks for watching I hope you enjoyed it

[@owlnswan4016]

Maybe it's because I love old Lincolns and my Grandfather (Dad's side) had a '75 LeSabre Coupe, but I definitely prefer these to the Cadillacs of the era (not that I am putting those down). As far as GMs, I love many old Buicks most. I need to find a '75 LeSabre Convertible in Indigo with a white roof, and a white and blue interior.

[@jeancarlorabino6454]

@@owlnswan4016 me too Some Buicks are reliable

[@C_71]

​@owlnswan4016 These cars are on par with Cadillac! First and foremost.. they're on the same platform and made by GM! Go back and look at all GM cars starting in the 20s to the 80s! I'd say Cadillac, Oldsmobile / Buick, Chevrolet, then Pontiac, as far as opulencein a car!

[@eddstarr2185]

Got to know my local Buick dealer back in 1976 and he showed the dealership order guide book. I was stunned to learn that many of the options that I thought were a Cadillac exclusive were available on the Electra. Automatic Climate Control, Guide-matic Headlamp Control, Cadillac's Twilight Sentinel, Automatic Level Control; and a whole lot more. I was most impressed by the equipment available if you were planning to tow a trailer with your Buick. Thank you for your awesome car video tours C K. 👍

[@joe6096]

You could also get GM’s innovative safety feature they called the ACR or “Air Cushion Restraint”….. or what we call airbags today. Dual airbags were available on this car for $1500!!!

[@stangslayerws6]

Yes you could. However, I always thought they had ugly steering wheels 🤷‍♂️

[@christospollakis7358]

@@stangslayerws6 I definitely agree with you about the steering wheel it was pretty ugly alright. I don't know what G.M. was thinking. You have some beautiful cars but this Park Avenue is to die for. Definitely it's Museum quality. I've been driving Buicks all my life, I had almost 50 of them since I got my license in 1975 . The 75-76 Electras are in top of my list . My 76 Park Avenue was the most dependable car I had. It had 378.000 original miles with engine never been apart with regular maintenance. I still have the engine . Unfortunately the car was rear ended and I had to retire it after I owned the car for 29 years. You got some beautiful cars and I can tell you proud of them.

[@Ram14250]

Beautiful masterpiece! Better than the Cadillac at the time IMO. The Buick 455 V8 was great and the car is stunning!

[@LearnAboutFlow]

Honestly, you look at this and you look at a contemporary Cadillac and other than prestige I can't see passing over the Park Avenue for the Cadillac. Use can use the savings for gas.

[@owlnswan4016]

Maybe it's because I am into old Lincolns first, and my Grandfather (Dad's side) had a '75 LeSabre Custom Coupe, but I agree with you vs the Cadillac. Generally, as far as my taste in GMs, I like the old Buicks the most, and even some Oldsmobiles, and I am not hating on the Cadillacs because many of them are obviously very nice, but I wouldn't even blink of which I'd want between this car vs any Cadillac of the era. Fabulous car.

[@a.leemorrisjr.9255]

Last of the luxury big boats. Not to take anything away from the Cadillacs, but you were paying for name.

[@edwardwilliamson1863]

Beautiful land yacht. I drove one, still had pretty good power even with the post-'72 detuning, and real good torque. Whisper quiet and so, so smooth. I bet it would be a great long-distance ride (other than the mpg's). As for a '76 Caddy, a would also be happy with a Fleetwood Brougham with the 500cid. Can't go wrong with either. I like them both.

[@stangslayerws6]

Thank you so much and thank you for watching

[@tonywestvirginia]

Growing up in Flint. I seen a lot of these. What beauty and elegance!

[@stangslayerws6]

Thanks for the compliment and thank you for watching

[@sbatncpl]

Oh my heavens. Seeing this BEAUTIFUL, DROP DEAD, GORGEOUS lady just made my day! Buick was certainly at (in my opinion) their pinnacle when they produced these vehicles. At least they looked cool. I know horsepower by this time as well as mpg, was pitiful, but they were built as boulevard cruisers. Their job was to shuttle their passengers in comfort and style and my goodness did they ever. Thank you for sharing her with us!!

[@stangslayerws6]

Thank you so much for your kind words and thank you so much for watching

[@ronaldmitchell9499]

This is just plain LUXURY to the bone. Duce and a Quarter. total old school DETROIT.

[@stangslayerws6]

Indeed my friend. Thanks for watching

[@maxalikhan3788]

Great video. We had a 1976 park Avenue. Thank You.

[@stangslayerws6]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@mc14m33]

I always loved volure interiors, if you ever listened to the stereo in a car with that much padding, it's something special. It's like being in a rolling sound studio!

[@timschutte6924]

Extremely quiet inside. I would definitely install a JL audio system. Nothing crazy, I don't like rap what so every. However, I do love, classical, opra, 70s pop, classical rock and some of the 80s and 90s country. Just out and clear enough to enjoy.

[@ronde1135]

I dont like acid metal, or that heavy metal crap

[@brettb8825]

That triple black is stunning. I've always been partial to those chrome Buick road wheels.

[@owlnswan4016]

Beautiful car, especially that it's all black. Probably the nicest I've seen. Wonderful car...

[@stangslayerws6]

Thank you that means a lot and thank you for watching there are several of these cars on this channel

[@mzaccagnini7179]

That is a beautiful car. I love those big Buicks.

[@christophermarx5810]

What an amazing car! SO beautiful and lovingly restored!

[@stangslayerws6]

Thank you very much and thank you for watching

[@Randy851]

I'm so glad that these kind of cars are finally getting appreciated. I remember not that long ago seeing nice examples languishing cause no one would even buy them. Now a lot of them are getting the kind of love that this one has gotten.

[@stangslayerws6]

I agree it's nice to see them finally start to get the appreciation of a time and place that is long gone now

[@theoneandonly6841]

The best PA ever made, especially the interior!

[@michaelwhite2823]

Wow! You are correct. It was even longer than the 76 Sedan de Ville. I never knew.

[@freddyhollingsworth5945]

What a beautiful car!!!! ACRS was option on this year, but they are super super rare!! What beautiful seats!! What a beautiful car!! Museum quality!!

[@jamesgracie5489]

Where can I buy a beautiful car like this one at?

[@stangslayerws6]

Keep a eye on Facebook Buick Sites and Ebay

[@stevenj9970]

I’ll bet it had one of those driving on a cloud rides. Back in the good old days when bumps in the road didn’t exist inside the car.

[@averyparticularsetofskills]

Im sure it still has that today.

[@markhamrick9078]

Exactly 💯

[@seand2711]

What a beautiful automobile.

[@markperry4536]

One of my favorite cars of all time❤

[@hueyprayii4534]

A beautiful all American luxury car. Like the way Buick use to make them. Very impressive like this one. Cheers 🥂

[@kruckin]

Oh my goodness! I loved this vehicle as a kid...it’s still an awesome vehicle to this day

[@stangslayerws6]

Thank you so much and thank you for watching

[@Shawn-ne6ld]

This car and the 76 caddy sedan Deville de elegance are my favorite cars. I want one so bad but price wise just not in my budget so I have a 96 buick Roadmaster I bought 5 years ago w/22,641 miles and will get another 96 caddy Fleetwood brougham. But oh man, one day❤️💯🇺🇸

[@howebrad4601]

What an incredible automobile. Stunning. I distinctly remember my best friends dad as a kid stop at his house when hisndad showed up with a new 76 Electra. Believe it was a park ave, and i remember it having that same upholstery, although in a different color. Smooth ride, comfortable, and silent. Still remember it photographically even though its been 47 years.

[@stangslayerws6]

Thanks for sharing your memories. These cars made a huge impression on me as a child of the seventies myself

[@martinbaez5743]

.....es ....es un diseño EXQUISITO!!!!.... con el perdón de otras marcas y modelos,a mi parecer,es el mejor diseño de aquellos años.... felicitaciones al dueño de esa belleza de carro!.... Saludos y bendiciones desde el primer municipio de la América continental, La Antigua Veracruz México.

[@stangslayerws6]

Thank you for your kind words and thank you for watching

[@HypocriticYT]

Reminds me of seeing these when new in 76. Looks better than new, great work !

[@stangslayerws6]

Thank you for the kind words it was definitely a labor of love

[@C_71]

My father's father had one that was brand new when I was a kid! To me... this is one of the most beautiful cars ever made!

[@roywilliams460]

Beautiful interior, just my style, also without the center post.The best photo shoot.

[@vitodesimone8120]

Gorgeous 1976 Buick

[@traumajock]

We had a 1973, with the 455 engine. Rode smooth as glass at 120 MPH, effortless driving with one finger. When it got older, it had a dieseling problem. I can't remember if it had a better ride than our 78 New Yorker (my personal favorite).

[@a.leemorrisjr.9255]

Those old D-town big blocks were torque monsters, they could easily blow down road 70-80 mph without breaking a sweat. You'd outrun bout anything but a gas pump!

[@highgate4767]

Did this '76 have the 455?

[@traumajock]

I don't know, but I can check. I know our 76 LeSabre did not.@@highgate4767

[@traumajock]

Yes, depending which Electra trim model you got. The 225 hardtop had a 455. You could also get the Wildcat 8 401@@highgate4767

[@stangslayerws6]

Yes

[@johnmontalbano5769]

Great job. One of the nicest 70s cars. Gorgeous.

[@stangslayerws6]

Thank you so much it was definitely a labor of love thanks for watching there's several of these cars on this channel now as well

[@brycejames2127]

Nice car ! I have a 70' Electra sedan ! Best year in my opinion. 455 high compression v8 , loaded with only 40k miles ! Yours is nice too! Great video 👍

[@stangslayerws6]

I would agree with you about the 1970 Buick 455 engine

[@youtold7727]

@@stangslayerws6 I’m with you on the engine part but in ride and looks the 76’ is far far superior. And it’s 455 is sufficient.

[@davidkastin4240]

Outstanding Park Avenue 💙

[@albailey4307]

This is a real deal Detroit stead they don’t make cars like this anymore 👍

[@stangslayerws6]

I agree with you wholeheartedly thank you for watching

[@timschutte6924]

I absolutely love this car. I had an Olds. Delta 88. They ride like a cloud. More comfortable than your recliner in your living room. And the back seat sleeps 2 adults, lol

[@stangslayerws6]

Indeed road trips are pleasure in these cars thanks for watching

[@albailey4307]

This is a beautiful example of a real deal Park Avenue one of Detroits finest examples 👍

[@KoldingDenmark]

Beautiful beautiful car. It hit the road the year before I started in highschool. In Denmark they put the amber rear turn signal in the backup lamps.

[@KoldingDenmark]

@@paulparoma Probably ordered more than "sold."

[@KoldingDenmark]

@@paulparoma Always has been. If you wanted one, you ordered it. Regardless the dealer. GM dealers were fairly good at servicing the cars. FoMoCo dealers not so much. I once pulled into a FoMoCo dealer in Vejle with my Continental Mark IV. The had NO clue what it was. Same could be said about the GM dealer in Vejle. They did have a customer, who bought a 1977 Fleetwood brand new, but didn't bother to get the shop manual for it ti service it. Other GM dealers were much much better.

[@KoldingDenmark]

@@paulparoma I think not. The didn't start doing that untill the downsize started.

[@KoldingDenmark]

@@paulparoma Oooh yes, and most often a mightmare. Very often unsuitable ugly and too small to be visable enough to be safe.

[@jaromor8808]

gorgeous, stunning 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

[@baderashour5573]

A wonderful and luxurious car. It is considered and still is Geely’s dream car. Indeed, Buick is one of the most beautiful cars in the world, especially this model. Just look at the double velvet interior upholstery, it is beauty.

[@stangslayerws6]

Thanks for the kind words I hope you enjoyed watching

[@bobdobalina2931]

Fabulous car and you've made a beautiful job of it, the paintwork is like liquid diamond. The only equivalent thing I've seen recently is the mirror array on the James Webb Space Telescope.

[@timschutte6924]

That's funny as shiznit.

[@stangslayerws6]

Thank you I feel blessed to have the body man that I have. I feel even more blessed to call him my friend

[@seanc6468]

That was the most cleanest engine bay I've seen in a while.

[@stangslayerws6]

Thank you. A true labor of love

[@TheOneJPtv]

Plush Interior. Love the lines on this model.

[@petertornabeni602]

That . . Is a beautiful automobile. Thank you.

[@stangslayerws6]

Thank you for your kind words and thank you for watching there are many more of these cars posted to this channel

[@itsnotme-jl9jt]

My Dad drove 1976 Grand Maquis to pull 25 foot Terry travel trailer. Most thought the 460 4 barrel with low speed rear end, transmission cooler, triple core radiators were best pulling motors in hot August in the mountains. However the Chrysler New Yorker, Newport, Monaco, 440. The Cadillac Fleetwood and Electra and all car companies suffered from the new federal standards regarding emissions and fuel economy compared to the same car models of 1969. Many owners just pulled the stuff off for more power. This is when super cab and crew cab trucks started taking over as tow vehicles as most families in 1976 had 3 to 5 kids.

[@74SD455TA]

So gorgeous! I want a coupe!

[@stangslayerws6]

I looked for a couple for years before deciding I preferred a hard top more than I preferred 2 doors

[@haroldsimmons9623]

I bought a 1977 Chevy Monte Carlo from Memphis, TN.. Caught the Greyhound down there. Drove it back to Ohio. Zero problems

[@stangslayerws6]

Oh yes the good old days

[@simonfraser2117]

Also the last year for invisible A pillars on mainstream GM cars. A crescendo od engineering and styling excellence. Thanks for the expert commentary as well.

[@stangslayerws6]

Thank you so much and thank you for watching

[@mikesblkmstngblltt]

I love the hard top with no pillars. Gorgeous car

[@stangslayerws6]

Thank you for the kind words the hardtops push all my buttons as well

[@youtold7727]

All I can say is, Damn! Look at that Buick!

[@jonathanrobinson7705]

It's absolutely amazing. It reminds me of the same year Cadillac Deville d'Elegance cars.

[@ralstonmathews3543]

I grew up in the '70's and remember this car very well...can't believe it is 46years old/this was a black man's Cadillac

[@ronde1135]

😅lot of black folk in the south loved Electra's. Seen them so much

[@stangslayerws6]

I'm not black but this white man loves these cars much more than The Cadillacs

[@raymondhaley6185]

What a hell of a car, still 💕 em.

[@stangslayerws6]

Thank you I obviously agree with you and thank you for watching

[@247jimbo]

just awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BIG TIME luxury! very nice job on it!

[@stangslayerws6]

Thank you it was a labor of love and thank you for watching there's several more videos of these cars on this channel now

[@stevetaxpayer6664]

If I remember correctly, the '75 Park Avenue's interior had a console that ran through the front seat as well as the back seat that made it a four seater.

[@stangslayerws6]

The front console was available on Park Avenue. The console your referring to was on the 74 Cadillac Fleetwood Talisman

[@76grandprix]

Beautiful!

[@raymondhaley6185]

If you know and appreciate what class is then you can enjoy these cars.

[@stangslayerws6]

I agree with you thank you for watching

[@dc10fomin65]

My father had a 1977 Electra 225, standard, and that was the year they downsized the beast!

[@aalheleissi]

Is it available fo daile

[@michaelhatcher5264]

Brother, you have a jewel. This was also the last full-size voice Electra

[@coolay11]

سيارة أبي كان لونها ازرق غامق من الداخل و الخارج و سقف صلب ابيض... جميلة جدا وذكريات الطفولة وإنها بالحقيقة أجمل مما كنت أرى إنها جميلة في وقتها فى مرحلة الأحلام والخيال الطفولي... إنها بنظري إسطورة بويك "ابي اشتراها جديدة في كويت سنة 1976"

[@billy1673]

Love this car!

[@stangslayerws6]

Thank you for the con words I love all of my Buicks as well

[@maheralazzawi7814]

nice car

[@greekpapi]

My uncle had one, it was like driving around in your living room....

[@c.bernardwebb4658]

What about the fiber optic flashers lights on the hood and possible in the back windshield to let you know if the blinkers and brake lights work?

[@stangslayerws6]

It has the light monitor option

[@markhamrick9078]

Fantastic car! 👌😎

[@stangslayerws6]

Thank you and thank you for watching

[@richardg9698]

When you re-chrome the bumpers do you take the rubber off them and then reattach them later with the same rubber or do you get new rubber? If so, where do you get the rubber? Did you re-chrome the window trim as well as the panels on the bottom of the car?

[@stangslayerws6]

I only re chrome the bumpers. And yes the rubber strips have to come off and be re used

[@richardg9698]

@@stangslayerws6 Ok thank you very much.

[@RexCars1]

Got to love a big Trippel Black GM Large Barge..

[@stangslayerws6]

Indeed thank you for watching

[@alanwhite8266]

My Favorite year for the Electra .Seen one in Ontario Canada my home in 1976 Electra 225 blue an white landau roof. two tone paint big pillow seats Frigging Gorgeous ! I was 15 ! Love the Big Cars of GM then Few years back Detailed a 1969 Elecrtra 225 Convertible for a Friend 22 FEET !. Absoluetly Big an Beautifiul .17 Coats of Polish Wax an Glaze over 14 hours day an half Loved Every Second ! Needed WORE ME OUT ! .

[@stangslayerws6]

1975 and 1976 we're not only the longest Electras and longest Buicks ever built but the 4dr hardtop was also the longest GM 4dr hardtop ever built.(Longer than the DeVille) They were 233.3" long. The Cadillac Fleetwood was .1" longer, however, it was not a hardtop.

[@shawnmcculley2995]

It doesn't have the center console. I saw a '75 Park Avenue with one. I thought the center console was a standard Park Avenue feature. Absolutely beyond gorgeous!! Way better than a Caddy.

[@stangslayerws6]

The center console is cool but it keeps you from cuddling with your sweetie at a drive in movie 😅

[@HypocriticYT]

Great highway cruiser. Freezing A/C with a 455 ci engine. I once drove same year LeSaber

[@stangslayerws6]

Very cool!

[@JxT1957]

Beautiful Electra, last year for the big one before they shortened them in '77. The pillow seats are nice but Cadillac Talisman seats are even better super puffy.

[@stangslayerws6]

The furniture company Flex Steel designed both interiors. The Talisman and Park Avenue

[@AtlantaGymFan]

I’m a dedicated 70s Buick super fan!

[@stangslayerws6]

It's an obsession for me as well thank you for watching

[@omarshakarchi1394]

Stunning

[@stangslayerws6]

Thank you so much that means a lot and thank you for watching

[@louf7178]

IIRC, the slope of GM top door panels was perfectly angled for the arm to rest on.

[@wendellellison3482]

Stunning car! But then again, I'm partial to Buicks!

[@stangslayerws6]

If you've watched my channel then you know I am too thank you for watching

[@jamesgracie5489]

Beautiful, gorgeous car, I love it, I love cars like that, where can I find one of those cars? I wanna buy one

[@Ctrl-XYZ]

Aside from the horn pad emblem, that's the same three-spoke steering wheel (with fake wood inlay) used in 1971-73 Cadillacs and some higher-end 1974-76 Olds 98s.

[@stangslayerws6]

Correct all mid-70s full size General Motors cars with the tilt telescoping steering wheel option used this wheel

[@thisandthat849]

She's a beaut! Love it!

[@stangslayerws6]

Thank you it was definitely a labor of love and thank you for watching

[@commandertopgun]

WOW WHAT A GREAT JOB- LOVEIT

[@stangslayerws6]

Thanks for the kind words hope you enjoyed watching

[@robertwhite9898]

What a beauty! They don’t build them that solid anymore. No computer crap either

[@stangslayerws6]

Definitely in the days before computers were in cars thank you for watching

[@patrickgrove3469]

Beautiful car

[@stangslayerws6]

Thanks and thank you for watching

[@kennethanway7979]

What's under the dash pad?

[@stangslayerws6]

A perfect non cracked dash. I put those in all my cars to protect from sun

[@joeseeking3572]

I agree with comment below that Buick had to do something to counter the Regency interior as the Limited didn't have quite the panache - especially when pillow top became de rigueur - but in my opinion the PA was just that much more 'special' than the Olds, and the Electra always looked better than the 98 in this generation - certainly from 73 on. A DeVille d'Elegance would have given it a run inside, but cost much more.

[@compu85]

The hardtop styling is really sharp. Could you get automatic climate control on the Electra? It still blows my mind that a few years earlier you could get an Electra with dual airbags, and I think traction control! Mercedes had a similar setup with their power antenna through 1990. The switch was a rocker, that would latch on up / down if pressed firmly. In the neutral position the antenna would extend most of the way, and you could touch it to up / down to tune for better reception. You could also click the switch into up, which would fully extend the antenna, or down which would retract it (if you were listening to a tape or going through a car wash). That was elliminated for the 91 model year, along with the 2nd pump in the automatic trans that enabled push starting.

[@stangslayerws6]

Yes Automatic climate control was a option. My white 76 Electra has that option

[@dougbelanger3479]

Looks amazing! Have one just like it in mahogany. Where did you get the quarter extensions? I have a replacement pair but not satisfied with the way they fit.

[@stangslayerws6]

That's because you need to cut them in approx 5 different places and fiberglass them back together to make them fit properly. None of the aftermarket ones fit right. They all have to be modified

[@mikebcivility6445]

Beautiful paint! Is that the 455 under the hood?

[@stangslayerws6]

Yes

[@helomec]

Do you still do engine detailing as in this video? Not sure where you are in the country though.

[@stangslayerws6]

I do my personal cars that I own. I don't do other people's cars

[@helomec]

@@stangslayerws6 Thanks. Have one other question....you mentioned in the video you replaced (?) the floor mats with originals. Do you remember where you got them? Thanks!

[@dannycarrington1601]

The 75 had a different front-end, would that explain the 1/10th inch difference in length?

[@stangslayerws6]

Coupled with the bumper guards most likely yes

[@JosePlata]

Flexsteel made custom interiors for conversion vans and custom made dually crew cabs before dually crew cabs were a thing.

[@stangslayerws6]

Interesting thank you for watching

[@corywalker9498]

The top tier of buick

[@RichardGee-b8n]

Good morning. When you go to buy one of these vehicles what condition do you buy them in? Are they already in pristine condition? I bought one two years ago and it was in rough shape. I thought I would be able to find parts for mine easily enough but in Canada I guess i was diluted. Going to have to sell it I am afraid.

[@stangslayerws6]

@@RichardGee-b8n I have restored all three of my Electras to some degree. However, my Estate Wagon is completely original. Good 🤞 to you

[@walterlee2507]

Is this vehicle still available for sale?

[@stangslayerws6]

It's not for sale

[@j.robertbois610]

I wonder if this car is available for purchase? I would be interested in it.

[@stangslayerws6]

Sorry it is not for sale

[@j.robertbois610]

@@stangslayerws6 Rats! It’s beautiful!

[@arevee9429]

Well done! What engine does the car have? It doesn't look like a big block, but I'm not great at ID'ing them with a quick glance.

[@stangslayerws6]

455

[@LoneWolf-dv7ul]

What engine is it?

[@stangslayerws6]

455

[@thepatriot8514]

Car is awesome!

[@stangslayerws6]

Thank you I'm glad you like it thanks for watching there are several of these cars on this channel

[@andrewthomas437]

I owned 2 of them great cars to drive

[@stangslayerws6]

Indeed

[@MikeV-t7o]

This is a car I'd buy if I could absolutely stunning... when a car was a car.... and could Tow like Crazy

[@curtis5521]

How much you asking for this car and where are you located.?????

[@stangslayerws6]

I'm not asking anything. It is not for sale

[@creamcitysista1970]

Sweet whitewalls!

[@stangslayerws6]

Difficult to find and difficult to keep clean thanks for watching

[@Mr.Bojangles12]

I had 75 blue with white vinyl Park Ave.

[@ronbrock6153]

So good to see this big girl getting love, so many of these GM barges got/get killed in demo derbies.

[@stangslayerws6]

Yes they do but I'm certainly not going to hate on the Derby guys without them restoring these big girls would be impossible