This 41K Mile 1983 Buick Electra Park Avenue is one of the Last Great Full-Frame Cars from GM *SOLD*
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 21 พ.ย. 2019
- SOLD I still have a love affair going with these big B-Body cruisers, and this is the best sedan I've seen in more than a decade. The Park Avenue badge isn't historical, however, first appearing as a trim level on the Electra sedan in 1977, and not becoming its own model until 1990. Buick is historical, however, having been founded by Scottish immigrant David Buick back in 1899, before ongoing financial troubles saw the company be sold to William Durant in 1906, who turned it in to a cornerstone of General Motors. David Buick came away a rich man, but lost his fortune in a series of ill-fated oil and real-estate ventures. He died poor in 1929.
Buick, however, thrived, selling large numbers of automobiles to upscale buyers for many years. They are also very international, and sent cars to the elites in China in the 10s, 20s, and 30s, and currently 80% of their production is sold in Asia.
This is a full review and test drive on the Park Avenue I bought at a collector car auction in Sarasota recently, with a few useless bits of trivia thrown in - for instance, the origin and meaning of "Ventiports," one of Buick's most iconic styling cues.
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I miss those big old cars,
I’m Italian the bigger the better I like the comfy ride
I'm a whopping 5'8" and 165 lbs and I share your love for these cars. My younger daughter loves them as well, but she is 12 and 5'7" already...
The big old cars always remind me of my mom and dad who always bought the big family cars.♥️
Nothing can match a Lancia Gama.
@@filipmac5577 In the unreliability department.
@@taunuslunatic404 unreliable but handle great, accelerates quickly, and creates a great sound when pushing the throttle and shifting.
Let's be real. In 2019, Bill is the only person we'd watch review this car
imyanigmw this is so true
True
And true to this day.
not true
And in 2021 as well! Bill rules!!
never noticed the "you knows". Don't worry about them. Keep going.
Absolutely
These are superb, durable, proven luxury cars. GM later lost faith in itself. But these cars were great.
I believe they still haven't found their faith as we speak in 2021. Now it's all crossover crap... I want at least a sedan like a normal person... or an actual truck... I aint no soccer parent as much as GM likes to think I am!
Believe you me, our lives have been on a downward spiral ever since Watergate!
Accountants replaced engineers at GM, leading to its decline Same thing happening at Boeing!
Bill, *you know* most of us don't give a damn, how much you say *you know* we love to hear you be yourself man 😎
You know it !🤘
I had a 79 Lesabre with an Olds 350 that ran better than any Cadillac I ever owned! Incredibly built cars!
Nothing like the marshmallow cushy goodness of 80s GM luxury. Takes me back to my moms 85 Regal Limited and the 84 Cutlass I learned to drive on.
Yay! My first car was the hand-me-down 84 cutlass Supreme 2tone black and silver. It came as a v6 diesel, which my gearhead dad replaced with a 4 barrel v8 from 76 camaro. Good times.
Birds on the wires waiting to peck your eyes out 😂
love it! going down to Naples one day just to witness that!
Fine Sir, thank you for putting that smug smile on my face by featuring this classic. Having recently acquired a 1994 Buick Park Avenue with Supercharger and embracing a 1986 Cutlass Supreme Brougham for years, I was simply in my glory watching this video. ❤️ My Dad passed on the love for older vehicles like the Cutlass Supreme, Ford Crown Victoria, Ford Fury and Ford Galaxy 500 to me. I even had a Caprice Classic Landau and a another 1994 Buick that got me through my lean University years. Thanks for the great memories! 👍🏻❤️ P.S. Don’t sell this car or you’ll regret it forever!
My aunt and uncle had an ‘83 Park Avenue when I was growing up. I loved how Park Avenue was written in script above the glove compartment and lit up at night.
I dunno, I never paid attention to the "you know"s, I just like the car reviews.
Bill, you know, just be you and, you know, that's just fine. :)
The test drive is my favorite part! Just a good way to relive and hear the sounds of these awesome cars. I'm more for comfort and cloud smooth ride than new cars that you can feel every piece of gravel in the road. Velour seats like this are by far my favorite as well.
Now you made me nostalgic. My father was a GM car salesman, and I spent many a day as a 14 y.o., floating around car sick in the back of one of these lovely monstrosities!
OK... just watched this whole video. I want this car! I'd build a new garage, just to have this kept pristine. Those seats!
Man, this brings back great memories! My dad had a '78 Park Ave in the exact color as this one, minus the brown vinyl roof. I drove it during my senior year of high school in '89. The muscle car guys would all make fun of it, they called it the 'big yellow boat.' That thing was so damn plush and comfy. The girls loved it!
78' It was more powerful engine it was olds 403, the biggest bore in GM history same in late 70s trans am, in case muscle cars guys made fun of you...
This car is one of many things gone and missing from modern times. So miss this time era
Terrific car - much better looking than 90% of today's offerings.
Absolutely love these Full size GMs, had a 80 & 83 Olds 98 Regency. Always wanted to have one each Buick,Olds,Caddy in this body style. GM= GIMMIE MORE.
The fabric RIGHT NEXT TO the rear door ashtray singes at the slightest proximity to an ash being died out- great move Buick!!!!
YOU KNOW Bill bottom line you are also a CLASSIC! And we ALL KNOW this!
We had one of these when I was a kid that had the diesel engine. It couldn't get out of it's own way, but boy was it comfy.
Comfy Car, but complete junk with the diesel. Friend's Dad had a navy blue one. Triple Blue, it was beautiful with the road wheels.
Great video Bill!!! I had an '81 Park Ave back in the early 90's. It was my favorite car of all time, now I actually have two '83's. The one in this video is exceptional.😍
Awesome video and Park Avenue! My parents special ordered a 82 Park Ave when I was in high school and I loved it. It was in a color called Light Jadestone and fully loaded except for the sunroof. I couldn't convince my dad on the need for it. However, it had a Posi-track rear axle. Pure Buick of the time and I would have rather had the Regal T Type, but I still loved that car.
I need this and the matching Estate Wagon in my garage.
I have them both.I am selling them.
Spot-On, S.D.!
If you had Mom in the Wagon and Dad in the Park Ave ..both parked in the garage, you were looking good in the 80's
Beautiful car. Got one of those for $250 back in 2000 and the interior was perfect in it, exterior not so bad but the rust underneath was terrible although it still lasted about 3 years. I still remember how comfortable the seats were and the car started quicker than any car I've ever owned, just touch the key practically and it started. I would love another one of those in really nice shape!
The park Avenue was a gem of a car and it's better than any new car you could buy
What a magnificent car. These are the kind of cars I grew up riding around in. My parents had an 87 Grand Marquis that floated down the highway and my Aunt had a dark blue 84 Park Avenue. I used to love riding around sitting on those super comfy plush velour seats. They just don't make cars like this anymore. These were the last of the traditional American RWD V-8 powered full-size cars in the purest form. By the 90's, the full-size cars morphed into weird jellybean shapes. Out of all the cars on your channel, this and the estate wagon are the two I would never be able to part ways with.
Between the mutual disdain for the birds and the all the honest brand info, this guy is the best!!
My mother had a 1982 Park Avenue that was loaded out,minus the sunroof and leather seats. It had every other option you could get at that time. I was only 12 years old then and fell in love with those cars! They were so beautiful at night. With the interior lighting and the opera lights that always facilitated me! They don’t make cars like that anymore. I would love to find one in decent/good condition to bring back!
I bought one of these in 2005. It was the first car I ever bought myself. I paid $300 but a battery and cleand up the carburetor, drove it for over 2 years.
Back seat of it was........good times.
I actually like the commentary on the car / history. Feels like I'm standing next to the car hearing you talk. Loved the video thanks for the upload!
i had a 1996 le sabre , 16 years ago , wich looked simular to the park avenue from that era . it never gave me any trouble. i like the classic line from this 83 . buick always made good cars.
2 years later and Bill is revamping his work life…& I’m finally commenting: My dad loved Buicks. He had a Buick Special (I think a ‘64), then later a LeSabre (‘67) and finally a ‘71 Electra Duce & a Quarter…They were all great cars but with GMs foibles: minor mechanicals + fit & finish issues…but we loved them.
Your videos are great! I currently own an 07' Town Car. It looked like crap when I got it and now it's a head turner. Truly an elegant land yacht.
My Dad bought a fully loaded LeSabre Coupe, he custom ordered, in 1979, the last year with a Buick engine. He stored it for 15 years, only diving it in the summer, for a road trip with mom. In the early 2000's, he sold it, without telling us kids.... I was heart broken: I thought he knew how much I loved that car. I was 12 when he bought it and thought he knew by the way I drooled over it.... There was nothing like the ride of that car, the style, and the plushness of those seats.... The sad thing is, those cars lasted since they were so dependable so they were driven into the ground, sold for scrap, and were reincarnated as a Subaru or something. I doubt I will ever find a car like his again.
Tyler Hoover of Hoovies Garage TH-cam channel would loooove this one!!
Naw - too expensive and too mint.
Pantheroful 😂😂 Now that is true!
You fell for that dweeb
Hoovie couldn’t appreciate this.
Thanks for the stroll, as this brings back some memories. My first real car was a Buick of similar vintage and design. So much of mine was the same as this one, especially the dash, instruments, steering wheel, etc. In a weird way I do miss it for all of the absurdities and quirks.
Very enjoyable walk down memory lane, this was essentially my first car. Good memories. Thanks!
This is the 1st vid of yours I've seen and I loved it! Great review of a great car. My grandmother owned an 82 LeSabre which as you know was very similar to this beauty. I too was able to re-live some of my childhood! Thank you! Oh and don't change a thing! Very pleasant to listen to.
Wow, what a piece of history!! I love all the wood trim. The door panels are gorgeous!!
Bill, Yur honesty @13:50 is off the charts. Un-Real. "You have to be careful about FL cars. So many start-out up North and come down here". Gud on You bro. About the 'venti-Holes'. Up here in NY we say, "It's got da bullet holes." They were sooo popular that guys would buy them aftermarket and glue them on anything, Fords, VWs, whatever. I thought seriously about getting some for my Sierra Ext Cab. OMG - '96 RoadMaster Wagon comin in? I bet yur knees are shakin. That Silverado is history now. After this review we've got yur number. Yur ass belongs in a Buick. Yur a goner. Fuhgitabout it. 997 Turbo-schmuurbo - who cares - where ya goin anyhow? Besides, the 50K service alone will require a second mortgage on the house. About the 'ya know' thing. I wasn't even hearing it 'till you mentioned it - ya know? No issue here. OBTW, about the Park Ave; How does it drive? Or are you still out cruising around Naples with a silly-ass grin? LMFAO.
Thanks so much Bill!! I enjoyed the Electra Estate Wagon review 2 weeks ago, but LOVE this sedan! Over the top, but not too over the top! Just full of class and personality! Thank You for your hard work and humor (sarcasm)!!
My mom had an 80 model just like it but had wire wheels, 84 and a bunch more. Loved it
"You Know"...i really like Bill's style. Thanks for the video! seriously though, your long shot slow cam photography (with commentary) is fantastic for having a good deep look at the vehicle, while listening to your great information & delivery cadence. Keep up the good work. THANKS!!!
This is the most entertaining and often educational car show on you tube ..i watch every single video you put out whether I like the car or not...Painfully obvious where your passion is and I know you sell good stuff....I live in RI and i would love to take a trip and see the business and drive back with a car...great stuff...All good stuff...Takes me back to 1985 when I first started driving..My first car a 1977 Merc Cougar...So when I see stuff like this reminds me of my mothers Grand Marquis also an 83...Back when you knew a Ford was a Ford and a Chevy was a Chevy....I love it
I drove a 1983 Buick Skylark for 15 years. That gage cluster looks very much like the one in my 83 Skylark.
The Electra was a C-Body 119" wheelbase, the LeSabre was a B-Body on a 115.9 wheelbase. Four ventiports on each side were on the 1949 Roadmaster and then much later on the Electra starting in 1959. The LeSabre had three ventiports on each side. It didn't signify the engine size, it signified the model.
I owned a 1979 Buick Park Avenue; it was burgundy with a white vinyl roof and had a red interior. Everyone at work teased me about the interior--they called it the "Bordello." I didn't care; I loved that car.
My grandmother would tell me stories about her 1938 Buick. Her brother, a doctor, also drove one.
I find this Buick and your commentary about it more fascinating and entertaining to watch than a Porsche 997 Turbo.
Nice Buick. I had to check out this video from 3 months ago. I was in high school in the 80's & loved these as other luxury car. Yes your right & the logo is the Buick family Crest.
Bill, you are very entertaining. Not many people like you around today. Not afraid to say what you feel. Much respect from this guy from Michigan transplanted to CA then to AZ.
One small correction: The "Park Avenue" trim package first came out in 1975 on the 4-door Electra 225 Limited hardtop.
My Father's first car.
This brings back great memories.
Thanks for the review
I totally get buying up the ladder of GM success. A very successful business model for decades.. My Grandfather started with Chevrolet in 1931, moved up to Pontiac, Oldsmobile after the war,, and finally settled on Buick. He owned Buicks starting in 1956 after owing a 1953 Oldsmobile Rocket 88,.. bought a new Buick every 3 years until 1991, when he bought his last one, a '91 LeSabre Limited.
He was a successful Accountant, as well as a Mason. What you said about Cadillac being to ostentatious for many people of that era,.. for people with means and money strikes home. He didn't believe in showing off what you have. He felt owning a Buick was befitting for his station in life. He also owned an '83 Park Avenue, in that Dark Beige Purple-ish brown color. He did have the poverty caps removed before taking delivery, have the 'sharp' Buick Rallye wheels and big white walls installed.
He hated the 307 Old's Boat Anchor as called them, as well as the Olds 403, O remember he became very angry when he discovered that his beloved Buicks began using corporate motors, a 'bait and switch' tactic he called it. ..His favorite engine was the 401 and 425 Nailhead, his favorite he always spoke of when we talked cars was the 445 Wildcat. He was born in 1912 and died in 1993,.. I miss him very much, as my father was never in my life, he raised me, which is were I got my love for automobiles, from him...
Parents had one and in 87 my buddies and I would spend half our paycheck to fill it up for the weekend . We would hit speed bumps as fast as we could and barely feel it. Not a chic magnet but held a lot of beer in the trunk. Really great cars!
2:15. I spit my whiskey all over the screen. 😂 😆 😝
This totally brought me back to being a kid riding in my grandpa's 78' LeSabre. All that time went by so fast. What the hell happened?
Great review and commentary, knowledge combined with your clichés makes this like Tom Brokaw vs modern you tubers. It is both refreshing and enjoyable.
I’m watching from New York. I enjoy many of your videos and all of the subtle jokes and remarks you throw in. Keep making videos.
Bill: listening to you is my new addiction. If you ever come across an early 80s Oldsmobile 98 Regency, would love to hear what you think of them. I thought they were absolutely gorgeous...had an 83 and an 84.
Great history Bill! Thank you for the narration.
It looks like an overgrown regal. Love it!!!
I still drive a 1985 Buick Lesabre sedan to this day- Collectors Edition, so it has those Park Ave cushy seats- and yes, it's the burgundy-red interior. No apologies, no regrets.
@chief tp I've actually owned three of these '85 Collectors Edition cars, and not had to replace an engine in any. The first got into an argument with a deer that wrecked the front clip, and I wasn't in a position to fix it so sold it instead. The second was a police auction online, where a low bid won me the chance to fly five states over, jump start it, and drive it back sight unseen. Though the ride and interior were excellent, the frame ended up being too rusty to save. Finally I got this one from Wisconsin, and drove it back to Utah where I lived at the time. It's been the most reliable, comfortable car I've ever owned. It hauled all my possessions in a trailer when I moved up to Washington state and has been an enjoyable daily driver with only basic maintenance. I actually got it cheap because the previous owner was sure the transmission was going, but online research convinced me it was simply a bad solenoid from sitting too long. It was a very easy fix, and hasn't given me one issue since then. Even the original R12 air conditioning works. I guess everyone's luck is different?
@chief tp I've owned this one for over 100k and haven't needed to replace it. Pretty sure the previous ones were original as well. Obviously, your experience is very different, but the 307's are actually fairly well known for their durability, if not their horsepower. Though the low-end torque makes up for it sufficiently for my needs.
Watching your videos makes me want to get an old car. They're fun and informative.
I drove one of these for a couple of years. Great highway cruiser. Traded it for an '83 Riv.
They must have lost the recipe for making comfortable cars.
Been watching your channel for a few days now, absolutely awesome. Nice job man!
Apart from your knowledge of European brothel decor, this was a delight!
I am disappoint in that horn note...but it's hilarious and awesome that Cadillacs of that era distinguished themselves from Buicks and other lesser GM makes in part by their freight-train like horn note.
Had a 85 Riviera here in Germany. My best car ever
I have a 65 Rivi do you want to buy her?
@@kevinbodman1011 thx. This time is over. I am in an 97 BMW E38 V8 right now. A family car. Not Bad as well. But the Riviera was legit
My grandmother always drove Electras, grandpa didn’t like putting on airs so he was strictly a Chevy guy, but they drove the Electra to church, to their club and on road trips. They believed Cadillacs were too showy. Anyway, I inherited her 1980 base Electra when passed in the 1980s and loved it. This Park Avenue same-gen has many trim upgrades inside and out but the base model still floated down the road quietly and effortlessly. And I remember loving the tiny steering wheel and wish you could still buy a car you can steer with your pinky.
I will suggest that someone take a look at the muffler. Granny’s (then mine) was the entry level Electra and you could barely hear the engine (the same 305) even under hard acceleration. If anything, one would expect the Park Avenue trim to be even quieter. GM never made Buicks as eerily silent as a Caddy, but they came pretty close. Thanks for a cruise down memory lane.
The commentary is classic. Nothing PC here and it is great. Please don't change the you knows or anything else. It is working great just like you have it.
❤ I own a 1983 Buick Park Avenue sedan I love it but it’s a v6 she still floats like a 307 you’d be surprised!!!! It’s baby blue with navy blue full top & pillow seats VERY NICE ! Hubcaps & ww for the win! I get compliments 24/7/365 ❤
EXCELLENT-History, Bill!!(David Buick, Was A Distant-Cousin, Of My Grand-Dad, 'Twice-Removed'!) I Actually Had 1 Of These, While Living In Florida, Back In '95,(Believe, It Was An '85)!! THANKS, For This, And All Your Profiles-And, You Are Sooo-Right, In Your Synopsis Of Car-Makers Today, As You Spoke Of Them, Concerning The M.B.-420-SEL-Sedan! (Thanks Again, GREAT-Stuff!!)
Beautiful car and thank you for the history lesson on Buick! You know...
I had a 1977 LeSabre that was kind of a burnt orange color with an aftermarket CB radio. My handle was Big Orange. I loved that car; it rode nicely
I reckon I'd buy a car off Bill just for the story. Funniest car guy on the web.
Dear Bill , please don’t bend to what each and every viewer says about your style of presentation. It will ultimately become too difficult for you to do your presentation because you will be thinking about making mistakes and it will upset your style and may even stop you doing the videos completely .We are all individuals and we all have our own style of speaking and presenting ! For me I never even noticed you saying “ you know “ 👉☹️
We lived in a small town, my dad owned drug stores, your exactly right, he wouldn’t buy a Cadillac or Lincoln because people would say his prices were to high. There’s had the pull downs.
Parents had a 1982, very similar. Thanks for the memories.
Love B bodies👍🏼
Thanks the Buick historical insight. ",Ya know"😂
I love Buicks ! Never notice the “you know” , having said that a profesor once told me to never use the “you know” in a presentation !
FABULOUS car!! and of course, fabulous commentary from you Bill - keep up the great work!
People always talk about "I miss these cars" and "they don't make them like they used to". In reality, these same people would never buy these old cars in 2019.
@comfortableman12 Ok boomer!
I love this car, and the commentary!
My pops had an 83 Buick LaSabre that was dark burgundy with the vynil top on the outside and the red plush velour interior. It looked identical to this Park Avenue. He finally sold it in 2005. The interior was mint but the body was rusting and it had less than 40,000 miles on it.
I got one of these sitting in my driveway in great condition. White W/ white vinyl top. Very clean with leather interior. No rips and believe its a 1 owner car. It was owned by my moms friends mother, who recently passed away.
Love those velor seats, you know.
Wow, what a great car. Brings back the memories of what a brand name stood for.
I had a 1978, 1990, 1994, and a 1998. My favorite was my 1990 Electra/Park Ave, with the 1978 not far behind. Mine was Cotillion White with dark red tufted velvet seats and interior.
Nice! I had a blue/blue one. Super comfy car!
Another great oldie man, it looks fantastic too!!
Any chance of getting the downlow on that comet were always seeing in the background? It looks interesting and worthy as well...
I remember back in 86 my girlfriend's dad had one and I loved driving it, was very plush!
I love the engine roar of the engine fans of those 70's and 80's American V8's when you step on the gas. You are right we lost something special.
The parents of a childhood friend of mine had a coupe with the red velour interior. It was the smoothest riding car I had ever been in to that point. That particular car had an automatic climate control system. It was beautiful, so nice.
I owned 2 of these. Absolute luxury. One was in cherry condition and the 2nd a winter driver and parts car. They also put Buick V6's in these cars besides the 307 V8. The 252 cu. in. V6 Buick Electra Park Ave was so under powered for these big boats. Miss my 83 Buick Park Avenues. 1984 was the last yr of these big rear wheel drive models. Smoothest ride.
Like your mention of the 85mph speedometer. Also known as the “Joan Claybrook Speedometer”, because she was Jimmy Carter’s transportation cabinet pick, who helped pass it into law.
She foolishly believed that if the numbers didn’t go past 85, that people wouldn’t drive faster than 85! 🤣
Corvette found a loophole using un-numbered dashes, that if you counted the spacing, you could figure out went up to 160! 😎 The only requirement being that the numbers stop at 85, and that the 55 be both displayed and highlighted.
The law was not very successful, and was actually only in effect from 1977-1981. But the reason so many American cars had 85-speedos up through 1991, was the Big 3 automakers had manufactured such an abundance of these speedometer templates, that they didn’t want them going to waste. So they used them til they were gone.
In 1996 when the 55 law was repealed- at least in California (I don’t know about elsewhere); The 85 Speedo was truly dead.
Thanks Mr Bill of Naples again. Nearly spilled my beer all over the keyboard when listening about 'sexual trysts' on the backseat, 'birds pecking eyes out' and 'French whorehouses'. Love the classic B-platform Buick as well and like the history part very much.
it's the first car I have it in 1998 , salute for the great car ❤❤❤❤❤
Like the 80s Buick style, sounds frickin awesome.
I love that car! I regret selling my 1982 Buick Electra Park Avenue!