600HP Big Block '76 Buick Electra Custom | All Motor & Pure Badass

[@hockeymann88]

Wheel skirts are underrated. This thing is pretty badass.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Definitely a cool ride

[@blackbolt3685]

Yesss,they make the car look Sleak,Gangster imo

[@haydargokcebay2285]

@hockeymann88... damn straight. They bring a level of sexiness and class not found in any car today.

[@paranoyd29906]

I always liked them too

[@jumpinjojo]

They're rated right where they should be.

[@GLHS592]

I love this man. He kept it Buick and didn't go the easy Chevy LS route!

[@AutotopiaLA]

And built it to almost 600hp with that Buick

[@chucknoris7648]

Me to that’s how you do it

[@GLHS592]

@@AutotopiaLA Amen! That is an awesome car. I love big 70s/80s barges with big blocks under the hood!

[@bbc454nos]

You mean GM LS? GM as in Buick, Pontiac etc?

[@albertgaspar627]

@@bbc454nos Yep, like the "corporate V6" wasn't a just buick V6 designed in the 1960's from a buick 215 V8 :) Back in the day, customers sued GM for putting chevy engines into higher priced GM cars and thus charging more for a Chevy drivetrain.

[@danbourg76]

"The Blue Whale" is one nasty Buick with that 455 torque monster, and props for keeping it mostly original. F*ckin mint👌

[@johnlopez3001]

I'm 63 yrs old and I need this car for quick trips to the grocery store. 😎

[@AutotopiaLA]

Really quick trips!

[@rogercarpenter418]

Just be careful backing out of the garage.

[@quagmiredavis4117]

@@rogercarpenter418 no garage needed it is parked using tugs bringing it to the dock.... lmao 🤣

[@dblockreal]

Bahahahaaa 😝

[@garyb6219]

@@quagmiredavis4117 Now that was funny.

[@fishpony1211]

Super clean build… love how passionate he was about keeping it all original. 👍

[@AutotopiaLA]

He’s all in on everything he does and keeps it his style always

[@onlyhereonce7290]

@@AutotopiaLA oh it shows. That man has purpose. And class. Props to him for doing it right. Very impressive.

[@grego934]

Sir you built one of the most beautiful baddest Buick’s on the planet ! The pride shows throughout! My Dad had Buick’s as well and I have always loved the Buick’s . Thank you for keeping it all Buick! If I owned it I wouldn’t change a thing ! Thank you for sharing ✌️

[@jbavalon3074]

Now this is an original idea, finally.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Completely original

[@cyclonekevin6199]

Exactly

[@donaldstanfield8862]

😉❤

[@MRMAN-wb1tv]

THERE IS NOTHING ORIGINAL ABOUT THIS!!! We have been building cars like this in the south for decades putting rims on them. Sometimes we redo them original, other times we rebuild them from the ground up.

[@jacksonduval4995]

@@MRMAN-wb1tv bro that made that statement don't know shit 😆

[@michaelwilliams8297]

Bruh..... I recently inherited my grandmothers '66 Deuce quad cab. This is inspirational to the core.

[@AutotopiaLA]

That’s awesome!!

[@khabaaustralia]

Why this channel has only 267k subscribers has me stumped it should be 1mill+. Shaun ya got such a good thing going, always awesome stuff. Cheers

[@AutotopiaLA]

Thank you and with support from people like you I believe we’ll hit 1 million and more in the near future

[@smoknridez313]

B cause he not a clown , ppl want a circus now

[@ew1409]

I just subscribed

[@er70nie]

Had a 76 LeSabre as a teenager. 350 was gutless but it was silky smooth. When I'd take an offramp and come coasting to a stop, you'd think it had stalled out it was so quiet. Doubled my money selling it but wish I'd kept it

[@RomainSch999]

That is a sweet land yacht, love it and also love to see something different than typical LS swapped Muscle Car.

[@paulm6481]

Magnificent beast. Great American car owned by a great American.

[@tonyrobinson4434]

Yes, finally a 70,s car that can kick ass with class!

[@wrotenwasp]

MAN....I LOVE vintage old GM boats of that era. I had a '79 4 door Regency with an Olds 403, a '80 Delta 88 with a 307 (last of the mechanical HEI/ 4 barrel Rochester) and an '84 4 door Delta 88. They didnt make 600 HP but they rode like riding on a cloud, were well maintained by the previous owners because they were older folks and they were easy to work on. Keeping this 600 HP monster Buick powered is so cool also. I stuck with Olds power in an 86 442 instead of going the easy route with a SBC.

[@donaldstanfield8862]

❤ Olds ❤

[@bryanluntz1603]

Went from It's Fly to Sleeper soon as you turned the key👍 My folks had a '65 Buick WildCat when I was young cool ride

[@AutotopiaLA]

I love that he did this to this and kept it Buick

[@madcook1936]

YES YES YES. SOMETHING DIFFERENT AND COOL

[@atsidis]

So glad it’s Buick in a Buick…. T/A performance knows those engines better than the factory

[@AutotopiaLA]

I’m with you

[@LR-my2di]

The Prez of the GSCA is a genius with these engines. I got all my parts from the GSCA and after 6 1/2 yrs., I couldn't be happier.

[@paulkiefer5514]

My dad owned 2 Electra 225s a 72 and a 76... I owned a 72 and we loved them. Yours is a treasure.... Thanks for sharing your story with this extremely exceptional automobile.

[@stevenpickard1358]

Bring him back I want to know what else him owns! Cool car

[@JohnGruber-di3cw]

That just goes to prove that you don't need a mid size car or a pony car to make a muscle car with luxury & without the pickup truck or haywagon ride!!! That's an Awesome Deuce & 1/4!!!

[@ZPositive]

If it had factory looking wheels, this would be a legendary sleeper.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Yeah but he had to add some Memo style

[@CarlDraper]

^This! It would look a lot better without the silly wheels

[@draines9237]

Some nice chrome forgiato 22s wouldn't of been bad with the right style of wheel or some vogue 20s

[@khunigan]

He ain't sneaking up on "NOBODY"with that exhaust.

[@crw3673]

@@draines9237 I felt the same way about the wheels. I think chrome rims would had complimented the stainless steel trim on the car. I would had gone 18s with white walls, same tire height. But dude made the car his way, can't knock him for his personal touch.

[@darylmatis4061]

Always loved those big Buicks, my parents had a 77 Electra 4 door, i always felt like i was riding in an ocean liner in that car

[@AutotopiaLA]

Great comment!!

[@darylmatis4061]

@@AutotopiaLA i would love to find one of those Buicks but i live in northern Ohio and they rotted out in no time there

[@larney37]

I absolutely love this! I love the combo of big torque and soft comfy suspension.

[@donaldstanfield8862]

@Skip R It's about the journey...👊🏼

[@sethjohnson6539]

Taste and class ! Two thumbs up. Way to cool for school,my mom and step dad had an Electra 225 so this edition is very special.

[@eppyschopshop]

YAAAAASSSS love seeing a built buick engine. Yeee yeeee 🤘

[@AutotopiaLA]

Keeping it original but better

[@mikepreciado7807]

Me. 455 buick sounds clean with a healthy cam.

[@tammiedixon6788]

Woah that car is a real beauty

[@chazg8489]

Beautiful ride Wanna see what else this gentleman has in his stable Respect

[@mondeacid5610]

Now thats a car, i am 74 and thats how they made cars then, love it God Bless y'all

[@AutotopiaLA]

Awesome!!

[@XC797]

I miss the boat rides of the 70s . I was in high school when this car came out

[@johnoksys7713]

Thanks for showing something different I Love the muscle cars I also like the big older car's

[@AutotopiaLA]

I always try to mix in more than just muscle cars. This one is simply cool

[@crw3673]

Bad Ass Buick coming through! I love projects that are outside of the quote on quote the norm.

[@calderondennis]

Beautiful car beautiful paint love dark blue cars

[@OpenRoader]

So Cool, you will not see another raced out Big Buick at C&C. Bad ass!

[@AutotopiaLA]

Definitely a one of a kind ride

[@drdesmo8489]

Like when she was pullin outta the garage, nice back end. Man those cars were heavy !?! Great he kept it all original

[@BTandKM111]

I had a 76. Tons of fun that car was. Fast and lots of room for everyone.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Tons of room for sure and I love that it has some real power

[@jackfrost6975]

Back in the early 90’s I put a 455 olds rocket engine in a 77 Buick Electra 225. The car was a blast when it wasn’t broke! I think 2 transmissions twisted 2 driveshafts and blew one rear, not to mention countless tires! Thanks for keeping these land yachts alive!

[@RobertWilliams-hr9tf]

One word: "Clean" Love it! 👍🏾

[@AutotopiaLA]

Definitely a clean cool ride

[@breakfastsurreal5650]

Same word I used!

[@stevepick9527]

LOVE this Buick...my dad had one and stock it was a torque monster. Would take his car out and lay rubber, at first he couldn’t figure out why he had to get new rear tires lol He figured it out and made me pay for them! I was a youngster back then...miss those days!

[@floydthompson8668]

I love luxury power combos! All I'd add is a ghost mural of a BUICK hawk on the hood.

[@adamboyle3331]

This dude rocks, the button up, the hat, the glasses, and the toothpick. Total classic dude

[@craigmarshall3386]

Straight gangster 😎 Power & comfort

[@AutotopiaLA]

Exactly 😎

[@carsonn863]

That’s what a Buick should be

[@markkushba5960]

Duice and a quarter, Damn that car brings back memories. Nice fine ride. Screaming Buick power.

[@hotrod4d]

I love the big block buicks, my dad has a 70 and 71 electra when I was a kid

[@AutotopiaLA]

There’s just something cool about em

[@michaelbrown5601]

I love the dual antennas. Pure class. Every big old car needs em

[@gearhead0330]

I had a 78 caprice classic. I love the mid to late 70’s era land yachts built to make power! I love this car, much respect for keeping it Buick

[@AutotopiaLA]

He kept it og all the way just better

[@ericbassel4805]

Big Block Buick!!! No LS... ain't playin NO games💯💪

[@AutotopiaLA]

Exactly

[@paulbrosco281]

love this 70's boat revival. lots of good deals out there on some unmolested original drivers. great video.

[@brandaneakright6082]

That Buick electra is awesome, love them big cruisers especially ones that are sleepers.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Pure cool right here

[@MoDawdy]

Fantastic car, buick mill really is the cherry on top

[@szd963]

Love that exhaust, sounds mean but no one would think it came from there.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Same thoughts here. Sounds like something else coming up on you

[@zacharywagner4162]

I’m 19 and just bought a 1976 Buick Electra. And this just gave me so much inspiration

[@angelmotorsportsyanez2135]

It’s more rare to see something other than an LS. Love it !!🔥🔥

[@craigblake]

That put mad smiles on my face, had a '76 Riviera 455, those turbo 400 trans. are bulletproof, thanks for sharing!

[@Cali2FRESH1]

" this is like riding on your sofa" lol Nice ride

[@typ4101]

I had the 73' version of that in high school. Now I am pushing a 62' Lesabre with that 410 Wildcat engine. My dad had the 76' 4door as well as the 62 and 68 Electra.

[@tercelken]

The cam in that Duce and quarter in really thumping! 👍🏽

[@YoungsCustom]

I grew up in electra 225, my dad would be proud! Gangsta shit OG status!

[@pinotgrizio3567]

Love how he loves his car it makes me love it. Sounds kick ass

[@AutotopiaLA]

Same for me. His passion makes this car even cooler

[@onlyhereonce7290]

@@AutotopiaLA it makes a difference. His passion shows. He doesn’t make excuses. On purpose.

[@EYSSEN2001]

I love the variety of cars show cased on this channel .

[@kurtpoblenz2741]

I’m a mopar man....... & I gotta say , that Buick is awesome 👍🏻

[@AutotopiaLA]

Cool is cool imo and this is definitely 😎

[@primitivethoughts]

This article caught my eye, because I owned a 75 Electra 225 4 door for 15 years. Same midnight blue color with a white vinyl top. Fast, comfortable, and reliable. 1975 was the first year requiring catalytic converters. I replaced it with a "Dutchman", but was told it wouldn't pass inspection in New York, so I put it back in. The only bad thing was: "It never passed a filling station it didn't like"

[@blackbolt3685]

This would be me,keeping it true to it's Buick roots,with power upgrades,also like the dark wheels selection,making it Sinister,and,sounds good. I remember when I wanted to do this to a Olds 98,and most ppl (who were old school hot rod guys) were telling me how it can't be done to a luxury cruiser,and,only the popular ones like Chevys,or,Fords,etc,this prove my point

[@Uptown59]

This is perhaps the best customization that I've seen yet. I love those late sixties early to mid seventies large, 2D mobiles. 4500lbs and 600hps, yes this would walk away from my Challenger Scatpack.

[@CTemple82]

This thang would look so good with all black or paint matched bumpers and trim, then maybe lower it just a little. But it’s still such a cool car just the way it is! Props to this guy for being different but in a cool way.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Memo definitely has his own style

[@JesusBehindtheWheel]

Stock suspension. I love it!

[@tonylittle8634]

Buick’s were known for being a sleeper. My dad had a 1967 with a 430 that would own many a young street kids.

[@krypttoenight9971]

That's all the old man drove back in da day wildcats, riviera, 225, 67, 67, 72

[@crw3673]

@@krypttoenight9971 those cars you listed right there are known as the gentleman sport cars!

[@davidmitchell8417]

I love those Electra 225., my dad had two of them. The first one at 16 years of age I learned to drive and would sneak off and street race with. It was a sleeper and would walk down most of my friends who had the fast cars of that time. I was much older when he purchased the last one and it road like a dream...

[@jimmagnus1200]

There is a lot to like about this car, but I absolutely love that sound!

[@siddiqahmad5193]

Sooouper Coupe!!!

[@chrisdooley6468]

Other than the wheels I’m loving it. The rims just look ‘off’. I can’t quite pinpoint it. But much love for keeping everything original Buick.

[@raw720]

He had to find a wheel that was light but big enough to fill up that wheel well, and the car is too powerful for wire spokes. His options were limited.

[@elcoholic79]

I agree. Id do something with a polished lip

[@TOBYH]

@@elcoholic79 AGREE 100%

[@LR-my2di]

YES!

[@demikpre]

@@raw720 yea , now sandman designed offers the classic wheel designs in 24s+ they're just finally make there way into cars

[@Vlm293]

I love how classic and modern at the same time in the Buick symbol on the center caps just makes it even better

[@jeffnowak7462]

Kudos to this guy. 👏 love what he did ,and how he did it. If anyone cares I myself have a 70 Nova SS SITTING in my garage

[@JohnMacFergus-oz5cp]

I love that car! Nice that you kept it classic and didn't go overboard. Great paint job too!

[@melvinburwell8202]

That's a big daddy. OG Gangster style. Super pimpin fly. Dude.🤩😃🤑😜😎😎

[@AutotopiaLA]

He’s awesome! And yeah, definitely a cool ride

[@mikebrowne477]

Love this Buick! My dad had a 1979 Electra Park Avenue that I used to borrow and have a blast. I'd really enjoy this thing.

[@XAPAN88]

So this is THE limo you want…two doors…big engine…the looks…the sound…beautiful😍

[@ericwilliams2574]

What a fine car! I love the BIG "Land Yachts"! I am fortunate to own a couple of cars from this era.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Something cool about those for sure

[@chrislovett87]

Love it, such a cool cruiser.

[@tomvalpo9361]

I love these big sleds with rims, suspension/brake upgrades and a ton of power. Very cool.

[@jerryburdick8051]

I love this guy and I really like the car. FWIW my guess would be closer to 5,200 lbs. Thanks for the video!

[@AutotopiaLA]

He’s such a cool guy and I’m with you on the car

[@trevorsanchez2470]

Definitely a sleeper that’s forsure! Very clean inside and out! And love the engine setup he has on it!!!! Very nice all around!! Great build!!!!

[@TheGunfighter45acp]

She's a big ol' gurl. I love that big ol' gurl! Even at half the HP, I still want it.

[@holdenbrougham1923]

love the colum shifter

[@MrEvilTag]

Finally something that isnt a boring ls. Definitely different

[@AutotopiaLA]

I don’t think LS is boring personally but it’s refreshing to see something completely different and still a badass

[@MrEvilTag]

@@AutotopiaLA boring in the sense that its become too generic now. As soon as i saw 600 hp my first thought was oh good ANOTHER ls

[@petemcfeet28]

That's a great car to pull a bank heist with! Lots of room, can haul 5 guys with big guns and a boatload of cash. Flies completely under the radar as a getaway car and in case the chase gets hairy, there's a lot of weight to knock cars out the way! Giddy up and "HANDS UP!"

[@impslap7620]

This has to be one of my top 5 faves that you've featured. IDK if I would've resisted the urge to sit it on some 3-piece 24's or 26's but it sure looks damn good as-is. I've got an '87 Turbo Regal Limited in the fleet so I know very well how Buick does "fast with class"!

[@druballard8929]

Shaun congrats on a great channel. Your down to earth passion makes you feel like your in the seat with ya. My kind of guy. Make an east coast trip. We got some killer cars on this side!

[@AutotopiaLA]

Sooner or later we’ll make it out there I promise! Thanks for the compliment and for watching the channel 👊

[@optimaprime8970]

Imo this and the avalanche are my favorite vids. I fuckin love this build. Big girls needs love too. So glad he didnt throw 30's on it. Its perfect

[@AutotopiaLA]

That’s so cool to hear! We always try keeping variety and love hearing your thoughts here

[@optimaprime8970]

@@AutotopiaLA in my opinion lots of builds seem cookie cutter. Not to discredit any of the beautiful builds I've seen here but it's nice to see people step outside the box

[@karltite128]

Owned one and loved it. It was stock and wouldn't fall out a tree, but cruised with comfort. Very nice build!

[@raindropcleaners]

Looks like a fun car! Also, as usual, the Black Widows sound sick!

[@byronpink9061]

Love this configuration!! You kept this cars heart and just enhanced it!! Will look forward to these guys doing a 1977 Lincoln 460 big block in a Continental Mark V for me in the near future and still maintain that nice ride. Well done!! BP

[@AutotopiaLA]

He built a cool one here

[@donaldstanfield8862]

Please share when it's done!

[@antwonlewang1390]

Ohhhhhhhhhhh my goodness 😂😂😂😎 who does this to a 225? Insane 😜 I love this show sean

[@AutotopiaLA]

Thank you! I always enjoy shooting with Memo. He has his own thing and I think he’s as cool as it gets

[@AutotopiaLA]

Thank you! I always enjoy shooting with Memo. He has his own thing and I think he’s as cool as it gets

[@C_71]

That is one of the most beautiful cars ever made! My father's father had a white with maroon plush interior Sedan!

[@kendallsmith1458]

"Sunroof down, diamond in the back, diggin the scene with a gangsta lean, OHHHH oh oh..."

[@kendallsmith1458]

@YAHshakar While the lyrics say "you may not own a brand new Cadillac" I recall many Buick & Olds getting the treatment back then. It's a sentiment!

[@nathanielwaters6730]

I love it, my late sister had a '73 Buick LeSabre with a Buick 350, car caught fire, but still ran, I'm a Mopar Dude, but I love the big GM bodies from 1971-1976!!!

[@FloridaManConstruction]

Love it!

[@AutotopiaLA]

Me too!

[@wadesnider5218]

I miss cars like this. Rode them a lot as a kid

[@tyrell8108]

It’s insane this things weighs the same as my brand new Challenger. I thought it would be way heavier

[@MrEvilTag]

I thought it would be lighter

[@AutotopiaLA]

I thought it would be way heavier too

[@LSp8]

I got a 15' Charger RT and my baby tips the scale at 4300ish thanks to all the modern safety requirements and 40 airbags along with tons of electronic crap that every new car needs ironically a unibody. These old beasts are just heavy simply for their frames and heavy body metal. My 96' Impala is also about the same 💪🏾💪🏾

[@crw3673]

@@AutotopiaLA I think between the size of the car, the size and material of the interior, plus the big block under the hood. Me think's closer to 5000 lbs

[@musclebone7875]

@@AutotopiaLA my '68 impala weighs 4,260 pounds with a 565hp mild big block chevy. That Buick was nice

[@michaellingo640]

Just beautiful. In my opinion older vehicles with style, such as this one, are just timeless.