1969 Buick Electra 225 4 Door 430 CI in Soft Mocha & Ride on My Car Story with Lou Costabile
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On "My Car Story" we're in the West Suburbs of Chicago on 6-19-22.
We're looking at a 1969 Buick Electra 225 in Soft Mocha Paint with the Factory 430 CI V8 engine, and an automatic transmission.
The car's Owner is Alan Austin. Alan’s had this car since 2016. Alan shares this car features all the amenities he was looking for in a car. Style, Class and comfort, plus this car has many options like Buick Factory Emergency Kit, Buick Trash Bin, and a Factory Tissue Box too. When riding down the road in this car, you feel special like “You’ve arrived!”.
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Thank you Lou.
love it . three thumbs up
Thank you for showcasing this beautiful luxury car. It was built with pride from a bygone era. Two big thumbs up to the owner for preserving this classic and all its memorabilia.
Hi GMP NY, Happy to read "Thank you for showcasing this beautiful luxury car" :-) You're welcome, Lou
I remember the days when you would see 20 of these cars on the road everyday.
What was once common to see on the roads is a rare treat today :-)
Our adopted grandma had an Electra 225 in an aqua green back in the day. Thank you for this trip down memory lane. SHE WAS A CLASS ACT and handled that BUICK like she was born in it!!!
Hi Wayne, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your adopted Grandma's car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Nothing wrong with 4 doors. Hopefully more 4 doors get featured and loved. A classic is a classic to me no matter how many doors it has
Hi Aayla, Happy to read you enjoy the easy of getting into and out of this one with 4 doors :-) Lou
Indeed. Some cars, I'd say, are even more iconic in their 4-door versions: Lincoln Continental in its mid-60's, convertible version, is one. Likewise, the Thunderbird sedanof the same era, replete with its "suicide doors," a throwback to the fine horse-drawn carriages of 100 years earlier. Yes! Then, we have this fine Buick Electra 225. Excellent. I had one myself: a 1973 4-door 4-barrel 455 Electra workhorse, from 1994-96), sigh. There's nothing like being crowded on a highway, doing, say.. 58, mph & pushing that accelerator forward, the car shifts down automatically to 2nd gear, and that beauty takes off from that speed like a rocket leaving terra firma. Even better if you have all 4 windows rolled down (no pillars between the doors, separating front from back), just your own picture-window view. Cheers for this man and this beautiful Buick. One does feel--and with good reason--that life is sweeter having one!
I LOVE four door sedans. Great proportions and so easy to get in and out of with the short doors. You can take the whole family and friends and all the stuff you need. Classy, drive beautifully, and you’re not riding with the luggage like in a wagon or suv.
The ‘69 Electra is as nice as it gets. An end of an era for the powerful land yachts. Low, long and strong.👏
Hi Ramon, Happy to read "The ‘69 Electra is as nice as it gets." :-) Lou
Mr. Austin's Buick is just fantastic! You definitely are riding in the lap of luxury & comfort in one of these. The paint color looks great, too. Thanks, Lou!
Hi TheGunfighter45acp, Happy to read this one is "fantastic!" :-) My pleasure sharing with you. You're welcome, Lou
11 mpgs never looked so good! Alan is a cool dude for being the next caretaker of this terrific Buick Land Cruiser.
"11 mpgs never looked so good!" NICE!
These were the greatest example of an American land yacht as every year was gorgeous. Even through the GM downsizing they remained big. Buick really did some nice work over the 20th century.
Hi Rudolph, Happy to read "gorgeous" :-) Lou
Buick began to down size the Electra 225 in 1977. The early 70s were even bigger than the 69. Bigger body....bigger motor-455.
A recent article in a well-known car magazine stated that Buick, over the last 50 years or so, compiled the best reliability record of the entire GM line...and you can see and hear the quality of this beautiful barge!...I have owned three Buicks, and I am convinced that people who bought Cadillacs back then, simply wanted the extra name prestige of that make...but Buicks were simply a little better...Funny that Lou kept mentioning the smoothness--back in the late 50s/early 60s, Buick had posters made up that said "We are the smoothest cars made"...another poster said, "When better cars are built, Buick will build them!"...They really meant that!..BTW. that 430 four-barrel engine is considered to be the best Buick V8 of the bunch...they were in high demand by drag racers/hot-rodders for many years, due to their strength and modification abilities. Lou did not mention it, but that engine shown was rated at 360hp...My dad had a Wildcat (67) that he bought new...it truly was a very responsive, powerful car, being measured at doing 0-60 in around 7.7 seconds....that car lasted 24 years, and logged 320,000 miles, without any power train issues--just two sets of U-joints.
@@martinshields5673 Not the "early 70s": the1975 en 1976 Electras were the biggest Buicks ever at 233.4 inches in overall length.
@@badboattail As I said , "the early 70's buicks were even bigger than the 69." Again-the early 70's buicks were bigger than the 69. Regardless of even bigger Buicks in 75 and 76. I know. I owned both
The 69-70 LeSabre/Electra were the best full size Buicks of that era. The 71-on did not have the interior quality and were just bigger not better. The 65-68 full sizes were also very nice but peaked with the 69-70 design. Thanks for showing this car.
HI Allen, Thank you for sharing your knowledge. You're welcome, Lou
The front end on the 70 LeSabre and Electra to me looked better than 69 the headlights sit back too far
My Dad bought one of these new in 1969, it was a 2 door, light metallic green, beige vinyl top, with a light beige, 2 tone interior. Fully loaded, it was a beautiful car! We both loved it! He held on to it longer than any other car he ever bought. Traded it in 1980 for a new Buick Riviera. He was a Cadillac, and Buick guy. When my parents divorced in 1963, mom got the current car, a 1958 cadillac they bought in 1960. I was 1 year old then.. She never sold it much to my delight, and gave it to me in 1982. Its still on the road, thanks to being a lifelong Southern California car, and my checkbook!! Lol. This is a wonderful example of these cars. And congratulations to the owner for taking such excellent care of it. It is a treasure!
Hi John, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Dads cars :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
"Deuce and a Quarter" nuff said. Thnx Lou.
:-) You're welcome Felix.
Once i saw this thumbnail i got a second cup of coffee then took a seat and pressed play _ Lou says, "One of the things I always liked with the Buick was that molded line that comes from the front fender and" - Yes absolutely, it brings the design all together _ Love the color combination and so many details, like the padded roof makes this Buick such an elegant cruiser _ It's exactly like the owner stated, "it's like driving a livingroom on clouds" - And thank you Lou for taking the time on those details like with the trunk n treats too _edited: Wonder if the paint is original; looks outstanding either way, and the shot at the end as the owner drives away shows the car's stance is just the way it is suppose to look. . . :>/
Hi Dr Candor, "Once i saw this thumbnail i got a second cup of coffee then took a seat and pressed play" NICE! Lou
One of my friends had a black sedan with grey cloth interior in the early 1980's. No vinyl roof. What a car.
Hi KoldingDenmark, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Friends car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
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OH I do.
As for the 69, I borrowed for a tuxedo anniversary party for the Danish Royal Garde, where I served in 1981.
Found it appropriate. Our Royal Family have had their 1973 Buick Centurion convertible fully renovated, as they found no suitable replacement for it.
My favorite car! I always wanted a Buick Electra 225, anywhere from 1968 to 1972. And honestly. Wouldn't you really rather have a Buick?
Happy to read "My favorite car!" :-)
Beautiful! So much luxury. I love these cars from the early 70's, especially 225s! C'mon guys - - THUMBS UP! Hit that like button.
Hi Brian, High praise :-) Lou
Fantastic!
WOW WOW WOW! If I didn't know better, I would have said we were looking at a BRAND NEW 1969 Buick Electra 225! Buick, traditionally, was always thought of as a "Doctor's" car, as they featured every possible amenity, wrapped in understated luxury, and potent performance! "A Gentleman's Carriage". My compliments to this vehicles owner, who keeps his beautiful car in PRISTINE condition! Thank you, Sir, for preserving this important example of automotive history and "Americana" for the admiring public!
Hi Jeffrey, "WOW WOW WOW!" High praise :-) Lou
My uncle Buddy had a '69 Electra 225 HT Coupe in Coronet Gold with a black top and leather interior. He bought it new and kept it until '83. I loved that car. 🥰
Hi Chris, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Uncles car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Just met this dude al in the liquor store line, he brought me here. Don’t really like cars but he was a nice guy.
Hi Alex, Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many more cars on this TH-cam Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
What a well preserved beauty , Lou.
Congratulations to Mr. Austin, that is a keeper!
Thanks a lot for uploading such a gem.
And, you are right Lou.
The car idling sounded like a vintage woody Chris Craft runabout!
Hi Billace 90, Happy to read you enjoy this "gem" :-) Lou
My aunt had a navy blue with black vinyl to 69 Electra Limited with every option available. She could have easily afforded a Cadillac, but she was a rancher in a small town in Oklahoma and that would have been too ostentatious. I don't think she was missing much!
That is a fabulous car, Alan, and thanks Lou for bringing it to us!
Hi Joe, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Aunts car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
This car takes me back to the early 70's when a friend of my parents drove one. I was amazed how she handled that car. It was huge! And she was short! I had plenty of room to sit and take in the scenery. Like I said earlier she handled that " Deuce and a Quarter ".
But the ultimate surprise came 5 years later when she came rolling up to the house in a brand new '76 Electra. I was in love with it. It too was huge ( The last of the big ones )! That particular model, especially in 2 door remains my favorite Buick.
Thanks for the video and memories Lou.
Hi George, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Friends Parents car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou
I like how Mr. Austin really appreciates his classic Buick.
You guys were having a blast!
Thanks, Lou...
Hi Dave, Happy to read you enjoy this episode :-) We're having fun and happy to share that with you. You're welcome, Lou
Another treasure on wheels, thanks for sharing.
Hi Mr. Allen, Happy to share this "treasure on wheels" with you :-) You're welcome, Lou
she's jut a big-ole glorious barge and when they say, 'they don't make 'em like that anymore' -- it fits with this one, what a beauty
"she's jut a big-ole glorious barge" ALL ABOARD!
The engine bay is pristine. Is cool how the colors used in the engine bay go so well with the rest of the car's color scheme. A beautiful car with great trunk or treats
Hi Sabba_Dabba, Happy to read you enjoy the condition and looks of this car :-) Lou
Gr8 feature Lou. Congratulations to the gentleman for his excellent stewardship of this Buick.
HI Audie, Happy to read you enjoy this feature :-) Lou
Stewardship is the the right word. You have a first class survivor there Alan, and your pride shows. Enjoy!!!
Mr. Austin has quite a gem there. Love it! I could listen to the exhaust note idle all day 😊
Hi David, Happy to read "Love it!" :-) Lou
Pilarless hardtops such a classic look 👌
Thanks Alan for sharing with Lou and his community 👏
Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car Terry M :-) You're welcome.
225 inches of glory; glad I dont have to pay for the fuel. Thank you both.
Hi Steve, Happy to share this 225 inches of glory with you :-) You're welcome, Lou
Loved driving my dads ‘68. I called it a ‘living room on wheels’. Midnight blue with white leather interior.
Hi lxsguitar, Happy to read you enjoy your Dad's car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
A really nice example of what grand automobiles Buick's once were.
My pleasure sharing this car with you :-)
Thanks for best post,had a 1969 225,4dr,w/fender skirts,just thee perfect car to "lean" ....best car memories in my 74 yrs👍👍
Hi Blaine, Happy to read this car brings back good memories :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
Cars from this period have a look and sound that just grabs you. It gets your attention, especially now. I hope future generations take an interest and preserve the ones still left.
Hi Noel, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
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Cheers 🤠
We'll do 🛻🚗
Nothing like a big Ol Buick. My parents owned a green 72 225 and I’ve owned a 64 Wildcat. I still miss both of them. Thanks for sharing this Lou!
HI Chris, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Parents car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
'Driving a living room'. That works :) Nice car !!
The 430 4 bbl is a big motor. This car needed it ! Luckily, cars weren't too smogged down yet. This i'm sure can get out of it's own way ;)
Mid '70s, i'm introduced to a guy by a mutual friend because we both played guitar.
Got along well, jammed some and became friends.
A few years later, he wrecks his first car, a nice '64 Buick Skylark. Replaces that with a '72 Skylark two door. His dream car was a GS Stage !. This was at least the same style. Nice car.
Wrecks that, too. Nearly dies. This was mid '80s.
Next car, a '72 Electra 225. Felt safer in something bigger.
I don't know what happened to this (got sick ? no wreck) but he shows up with a car just like the one here. This was '91 or so.
Black on black. Pretty awesome. Drifted apart in the mid '90s so....he had it then. Heck, it wouldn't surprise me if he still had it. He really dug this car.
Thanx for the memories, Lou !! Another great offering !
Hi Glen, Happy to read this car brings back memories :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou
"Let's get dinner" "I'll drive, let's take my livingroom!" 😁😁
NICE !
Beautiful Deuce and a Quarter ! Incredible Ride ! Thanks for posting Lou !
Hi Rudy, Happy to read "Incredible Ride !" :-) You're welcome, Lou
yup!! they called it a 225, but folks like us know it as deuce & a quarter
Thank you, Lou and Alan. Alan, you sure chose a beautiful car here and your care for it is impeccable. This vintage of Buick were excellent cars for a number of reasons. One reason based on my experiences, is that for years the full-size Buick was a better car than Cadillac. Cadillac's were built for the first owner and after a couple/few years they start having problems. Whereas that wasn't so for the big Buick's, and probably the lesser Buick's too. Another reason is that in 1971 GM cheapened the structural design and their full-size cars and that change resulted in a looseness in the frontal portion that was noticeable going over bumps. They were no longer the very solid car that you have here. And still another reason is that GM was using good hardware during the time your car was built, door handles, latches, mountings, as well as well-made added equipment such as the Frigidaire A/C.
Alan, I can tell that you value this car for what it is, you're not the kind of guy that is looking to make changes to it. I'm a purist so originality is key for me, and while the loud exhaust isn't my thing, I have to say that this beauty couldn't have a better owner than you.
Hi discerningmind, Happy to read all the reasons you enjoy this car :-) You're welcome, Lou
So rare these days. A joy to see how well this car has been taken care of and how much the owners/caretakers appreciate it. Just love the originality. 👍😍
Hi Trip Reviews, Happy to read you appreciate the rarity of seeing this car today :-) Lou
Absolutely stunning! Very beautiful. I can only wish of finding a masterpiece like this. Thanks for another episode, Lou.
Hi Johan, High praise :-) You're welcome, Lou
Thank you Lou for a big beautiful automobile and Alan for saving and enjoying a beautiful automobile.
Hi rtking1969, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) You're welcome, Lou
This is a fantastic car. You can see the top shelf build quality in the panel gaps and the hardtop roof line gives it a sporty look. Best of all; a real torque monster. Thanks guys for this feature - real nice. 👍
Hi Bruce H. High praise :-) My pleasure sharing with you, and you're welcome, Lou
Good Morning Lou! Nice Buick.
Good Morning Eagle Whitefeather01, Happy to read you enjoy this nice Buick :-) Lou
Alan's great Buick has got the growl to go with it's bold style. There's no missing this car at the Chick-N-Dip! Thanks Lou!
Hi Brian SD, Happy to read you enjoy this "great Buick" :-) You're welcome, Lou
I absolutely loved the GM lineup for 1969. I consider it a high point for them.
Hi Dave, Happy to read you love the 1969 GM's :-) Lou
That’s a beautiful car in great conditions. Brings back childhood memories. I’d see these everywhere growing up in the western suburbs of Chicago when I was growing up.
Hi Michael, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your childhood cars you remember from the neighborhood :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Your car stories know my car story brings back a lot of memories for me
Hi Frank, Happy to read this car brings back memories :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
I so miss the hardtop designs of the 50s, 60s and early 70s.
Thank you for sharing what you miss. Good news! Many of the cars you like are on this TH-cam Channel.
Gotta Love seeing and hearing about this great deuce and a quarter.
Happy to read you enjoy this car :-)
Hi Lou, what a nice Buick!
GM was really on their styling game in the 1960s, tremendous icons and themes.
Thanks for sharing this one with us!
Hi Jeff, I agree, luxury styling with this Buick by the GM Engineers for sure. Appreciate your support. You're welcome, Lou
More than style. GM used to build solid, durable cars and trucks that could be maintained to last a lifetime.
Our nextdoor neighbor bought a new navy blue Electra in 1969. Those were the days when word of a new car drew the whole neighborhood to your door, and that Electra certainly did. Great car, Mr. Austin!
Hi Tom, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your nextdoor neighbors car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Yeah Lou, That's about the coolest, in detail 'trunk and treats' I've seen so far! On top of the luxury, you have the big 430 cubic inch torque monster V8. Thanks for this treat!
Yeah lonnyjaw, Happy to read you enjoy the trunk and treats of this car :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you. You're welcome, Lou
Buick made some incredible gorgeous cars back in the day, those Electra's were very luxurious, it made you feel like walking into a showroom & seeing a number of cars on a turntable moving very slowly!!
Hi James, High praise for the looks of this car :-) Lou
Buick always gave you the most car for the money, that's why I would really rather have a BUICK. I love them.
Hi John, If you type into TH-cam search "My Car Story with Lou Buick" I think you'll see many you enjoy, Lou
I LOVE Mr. Austins car. Buick's were such handsome cars back in the 1960s-70's. My dad had a 1968 Wildcat 4 door sedan in light green gold with a black interior and vinyl top. He loved that car so much. Always said it was the fastest, smoothest, most comfortable car he ever owned. My mom even loved driving it.
Hi Tom B, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Dads car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Lou
These cars are awesome the style compared to the new cars of today all look alike. Its a beautiful car
Hi Robert, High praise :-) Lou
That 1969 Buick Electra 225 is in immaculate condition! They are like riding in a living room. My uncle had a 1973 Buick Electra 225, and that car would flat out move! Definitely a land yacht that's for sure! That Buick has a healthy sounding engine, and the interior is in mint condition complete with a tissue dispenser box! That's a luxury car extraordinaire!
Hi Michael, Happy to read you enjoy the condition of this car :-) Lou
Years ago, I had one - 1970, I think it was. It had the reverse lights on top of the bumper. I described it as driving in your lazy boy. I can see why they make seats a lot more uncomfortable now. People were very likely falling asleep at the wheel. It had the big 455 with a mindblowing 250 horsepower!!!! But I sure did love that car!!!
Hi Vern, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
Very pretty car. I’ve always liked these Buicks, all the way up to ‘76.
Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-)
What a gorgeous car! It's a shame the magic carpet ride is no longer available. I have it on my 1976 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham. I understand this man when he said that it's hard to get back into his daily driver after driving it.
Hi Wayne, Happy to read you have a nice Caddy :-) Lou
My dad had one like it when I was growing up I loved that car
Hi Brian, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Dads car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
I love these buick Electra 4 doors. Guy in my hometown had a 74 model. All I remember about it was extremely bad rust problems. I still love the look of them. Glad to see people saving them.
Hi Fred, Happy to read this car brings back memories of the guy in your hometowns car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Growing up my parents had the 69 station wagon...best car ever
Hi Timothy, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Parents Wagon :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
Lou! what a treat! My uncle drove a '69 Electra in exactly this color combination. It felt like you were floating...until he presed the gas.....then, you felt like you were being slammed back into your seat. Thanks for the memory!!!
Mikey B., Happy to read you enjoy this "treat!" :-) Glad to read this car brings back memories of your Uncles car. Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome. Lou
I love that car I was 20 years old and I got my first car and it was a 1969 deuce and a quarter sandalwood goal and that was in 1983 that I got that car started up after sitting in the yard for five years just started up like it was driven every day beautiful car interior in tech no tears no rips
Hi Alison, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your 1st car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Great to see this beauty in good hands. Thanks, Lou!
Hi Steve, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car, and glad you enjoy the Caretaker too. You're welcome, Lou
Listening to the Buick 225 idle and giving a little bit of gas was incredible! That is a beautiful car! Great video
Hi Jeffery, Happy to read you enjoy the looks and sounds of this car :-) Appreciate the kind words on the video, Lou
Another great memory my high school buddy and I bought a 67 225 and replaced the engine and made a profit. Still an awesome ride. Great classic story. Lou 🎉
Hi David, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your High School Buddy's car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
I remember those Buicks when I was little! A neighbor of mine from many years ago had a '70 Electra 225 two-door hardtop with a 455 V-8 (a bored - or was it stroked? - 430 V-8). Those were the days! Buicks were wonderful cars back then; now, when you go to a Buick dealer, all you'll find there are crossover vehicles. And the Enclave is the only true American-built Buick left! And I love the way the owner described his car as an "Electra Two Two Five" (not Two Twenty-Five as we're used to calling it). Anyway, thanks again Lou, and keep those videos coming! _(10/9/2022)_
Hi Know Bodies Full, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your neighbors car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou
This one is truly a masterpiece from time when no one could compete with American designers and cars. Greetings from Germany.
Hi YKXZWX, High praise :-) Hope you see many more cars on this TH-cam Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
Those Buicks stood out. Yes indeed. Very nice.
Happy to read this one is "Very nice" :-)
That period of 225's was one of the most elegantly styled autos on the road in their day. They were enticing indeed. Great to see one in that condition, and the pride held by the owner! Thanks to both for the presentation.
Hi UCan CallMeRay, Happy to read "That period of 225's was one of the most elegantly styled autos on the road in their day. They were enticing indeed." :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you. You're welcome, Lou
I saw this car live 5/5/24... The video doesn't do it justice!!!!
Happy to read you saw this car live :-)
We had a 77 sedan growing up with an Olds 403 in it. Great car, even though it was the first year of the downsize, it was still huge to me. By today's standards, it's a behemoth.
Hi LSA chronicles, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Thanks, Lou. When these were new why would anyone spend more for a Cadillac when you could have the Electra 225.🥰
You're welcome Ed B.
Love your channel Lou! Lots of car memories as a kid. Moms 68 Olds Delta 88 to Dads 71 Mercury Marquis Brougham
Hi Aaron, Happy to read you "Love" the Channel :-) Glad to read this car brings back memories of your Parents car. Glad you're along for the ride.
Back in the day, if one liked these types of personal cruisers, it was very hard to get a better one than a deuce and a quarter. They had most, if not all of what Cadillacs had at lower prices. The owner's description of the car's ride is a "Vintage" description that is still spot on. Thanks to Lou and the obviously proud owner.
Hi Randy, Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this "personal cruiser" :-) You're welcome, Lou
Great car and interview . The 225 was how long the car was , 225 inches , close to 19 feet . The car is a classic . They used to call it the poor mans Cadillac . Twice as nice for half the price . Thanks for sharing . Detroit PROUD
Hi David, Happy to read you enjoy this car and interview :-) Thanks for sharing your knowledge, and you're welcome, Lou
Nice job Lou Costabile - Free flowing and informative - You're right on your game
Hi William, Happy to read you enjoy this episode :-) Lou
Had a 68 225. 430.400 Turbo transmission. Took the Quadratic jet carb and the manifold off. Put a Elderbrock Manifold and a Elderbrock 650.carb on it. Put Dual exhaust. That was in 1975. Great Car.
Hi Mark, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
Absolutely beautiful!!!! I had a 71 225 it was my favorite car. I still miss it. Like driving down the road sitting in a Lazy boy !!!!!
Hi Greg, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Brings back memories of this car used to see them everyday now only once in awhile and a treat when I do
Hi Larry, Happy to read this car brings back memories :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
I'm sure someone pointed out in the comments that the large brochure you flipped through was for the 1970 models. The small one is for '69. I'm sure Alan can dig up a large one if he looks around. I had 3 boxes full of late 60s - early 70s brochures. Had to dump them when my mother sold our house back in 2016. This all said, a neighbor down the block had a virtually identical 225 which he bought new, having traded a better looking (in my opinion) '66 Wildcat. This car was too big to sit in his relatively small driveway, I always thought. He kept it for maybe 6-7 years. My observation, though, is that this family was neat as a pin. Their house was a showplace (as the old song goes) and their cars look as good on their last day (always clean and dent-free) as they did on their first. And so I used to see this car every day for a number of years. Too big for my taste, but I guess majestic would be the word.
Hi dmiller1000, Sorry to read the brochures were tossed :-( Happy to read this car brings back memories of your neighbors car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
A 69 430 four barrel is a beast of a motor, needed for that beast of a car. I think I saw this car on another video. It's terrific and I am glad he drives it. Like to see him park it at the grocery store... good luck. Love it.
Hi Mark, Happy to read you "Love it" :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
I love the exterior and interior colors of this 225.
Hi Dave, High praise for the looks of this car :-) Lou
Hitting all the Buick buttons for me! This car is much nicer than the 1970 Electra I had in the exact same color and trim, but with 455. These big boys were very smooth and strong cars....great for the drive - in theater back in the day!
Hi to read "Hitting all the Buick buttons for me!' :-)
Lol driving a living room... love it... these are truly land yachts
All ABOARD!
I love this Buick. Sure makes me miss my Caddy. Nothing like them old 'land yaghts'. The definition of luxury has definately changed these days. Man you just can't beat that floaty ride on the highway. Very cool Deuce and a quarter. Thank you for sharing Lou. Take care.
Hi Russell, Happy to read you love this Buick :-) You're welcome, Lou
I had a '72 Electra with Air Shocks. I LOVE THESE CARS.😁😁😁
Hi PRODICAL VOYCE, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
Waddacar! My parents had a '70 Electra Limited Coupe. Fabrics and appointments far eclipsed an equivalent Cad. First time driving it I was getting on the Interstate and mom said "romp it!--and prepare to be pressed back into your seat." It took off like a ruptured duck. Quite possibly Buick's finest moment--worthy of old money--graceful, elegant, powerful, well mannered, no need to impress. Would love to find one but not being a mechanic probably not the best candidate to own a classic car. And finding an Electra Limited Coupe now? Better luck finding a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow. Dad owned several Buicks, but nothing ever approached the '70. (Also couldn't find any stats as to how many '70 Limited Coupes mfd. had this trim package.)
Hi Keith, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Parents car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Beautiful car! I had a 1969 Buick Electra Limited Coupe. It was the same color as yours in and out. The car always got compliments, and it was more comfortable than a 1969 Cadillac DeVille I also owned.
Hi Ron, Happy to read you appreciate the looks of this car :-) Glad to read you had a cool car too. Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
'69 Duece and a quarter; a Legend.
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I absolutely LOVED this video... As of right now, I'm reminiscing of about 4 families who had this vehicle back when I was growing up in Savannah, Ga.
Keep up the great work Lou... You have a way of bringing me back to my childhood. 👍🏿💯❤❤❤
Hi James, Happy to read "I absolutely LOVED this video" :-) Glad to read this car brings back memories of your childhood :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
I remember the 1959 and 1960 Buicks. The names of the cars have not changed much since then, but I bet the quality has gone up. Not many of my vehicles had that pillarless look, so I appreciate seeing cars with it.
Hi Jed, Happy to read this car brings back memories of the 1959 & 1960 Buicks :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
I had a 69 Electra 225 Custom that was ALMOST IDENTICAL to this one with the only difference being the engine in mine was painted red. Same color body, and roof same interior. IDENTICAL. That car got 25+ mpg on the highway at 65-70 mph, and had AMAZING power for its size - it could put down about 250-300 get of rubber, surprised more tan a few Mustangs and Camaros, and would bury the 120 mph speedometer with ease. More than once being young and stupid, my friends and I timed it with the stopwatch mode on their wristwatches at from 22 to 24 seconds between the mile markers on the side of the highway. I regret how badly I abused that car and wish I still had it, but being a dumb kid, I didn’t realize what I had. It eventually succumbed to an electrical fire under the dash and had the engine and transmission pulled out and the rest got scrapped. It still brings a tear to my eye thinking about how foolish I was.
Hi Todd, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Super nice 69 Buick! Love the valve covers, they're the same color as the car. Someone smart installed the HEI distributor, good move!
Hi Chris, Hight praise :-) Lou
Very cool! I remember our next door neighbor back then had a '69 Electra 225 Hardtop in a medium green with a slightly darker green vinyl top. As a kid I was impressed with it because it looked like the longest car I had ever seen. It just looked so impressive and graceful, if you can call a car graceful. It looked like it was just gliding down the street!
Hi David, Happy to read "Very cool!" :-) Lou
Glad this car is loved, well cared for and appreciated.
Happy to read your comment on this car :-)
Just seen the owner of this bad baby💯 definitely just schooled me on some new things Old school 69 Buick 225
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