1960 Buick Electra - RUNNING and DRIVING After Forgotten in a Field for 10+ Years!
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- Hey everyone and welcome back to Iowa Classic Cars! Today in this video I tell the story of my 1960 Buick Electra that was forgotten behind an old barn in Iowa and with a little time and a good motor, we were ablle to get it running again after sitting for many years. This classic Buick now runs and drives and is in good hands with its new owner in Sweden, as he drives it all over and has done a ton of work to it. Make sure to subscribe for more junkyard rescues and will it run style videos of classic cars! Thanks for watching and check back frequently as I am always buying and saving old cars and getting them to run and drive after sitting for many years!
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We love old American cars here in Sweden and there are an incredible numbers of them.
Oh yeah you guys have tons! Lol
Yes but your taking all our finned classics away .it funny we don't buy them little turds cars you guys drive for decades
@@raymondkunkel9615 We started importing this cars already in the early 70's before most of you appreciated these cars and now we are attracted by 4-door cars that you often only see as parts cars. I have exported 2 Volvo 915, 1 Volvo PV800, 1 Audi Sport Quattro and finally 1 BMW M3-90 to USA. You dont know what you are talking about.....
And I'm about to send a completely restored Volvo Amazon Wagon to a collector in Detroit ...
People used to think they were ugly, but it's great to see them finding their place now as collector cars!
I agree with you tim!
Great car and love to story behind it. Them Swedish folks sure do love our old American cars. Glad it's back on the road now!!!
Yeah they do!
@@IowaClassicCars what about us american guys?
i love old cars and i never saw it for sale
I've never had one of the Buicks with the accelerator pedal start button but I've heard a lot about them! Seems to me like that would be a terrible idea as far as flooding and over-revving and such! I had a Studebaker that there was a dimmer switch under the clutch pedal that would crank the car over that took me quite some time to figure out... Love the sound of that Nailhead! Thanks Ryan!
I agree with you man, its a cool design but id much rather have a key to turn to start the car! Lol thanks for watching!!
@@IowaClassicCars It was actually something Marketing came up with -- not Engineering. Buick's idea was that if you had to floor the gas pedal to start the the car, it would always start with a roar! Studebaker had a much more practical idea -- put the starter button on the floor under the clutch, so that the car can never start in gear.
Dang man ....shes such a beauty man ... Espec for 4 door too ... Love the car ...love the story ...so happy shes made it back to life and will be used and given another life of love
Edit ....and oh yeah ...holy smokes she sounds EPIC almost sounds like she is cammed lol ...light and love my friend to you and yours
Thanks buddy!
Some cars look better as 4-drs, this being one of them. '58 Edsel is another car that looks better with 4 doors (if a hardtop model).
Wow! I know I'm old, sorry, I cannot hear as fast as you talk. Dang my ears..
Great to see / hear this car running and being used!!!!
Ive always had that issue, ill keep trying to work on it. Thanks for watchinv
@@IowaClassicCars I'm NOT criticizing you, just me..
Those '59-'60 Buicks were pretty angry looking cars from back in my days!
Be well.....
Yeah i get it, no offense taken!
@@IowaClassicCars ok. Just making sure..
Keep on saving these cars..
Love this era Buicks
MAN WHAT A BEAUTY..treasure
I love the fact that you saved this. Most people hate 4 doors. I don't understand there way of thinking, but it is what it is. The only thing I hate to see is cars like this leaving the country. Once there gone overseas they most likely won't set tire back in the USA. That's upsetting to me. I know it'll be taken care of , but it still stinks. I had owned a '66 Bonneville Conv. and that went to Sweden. Glad you sold it. Keep savin' em.
Yea i get it but this car woulda been doomed here in the US
you can buy it from me and take it back to USA if you want😉
Your channel is one of my top 3 favorites on all of TH-cam. Keep up the great work.
Appreciate that
Thanks for the video , we need to keep them alive .
100%!
That's awesome 👌 love those cars hearing that rear door shut almost brought tears to my eyes and the engine and exhaust OMG hope you got fair $ all that matters in long run is it's not getting crushed
Glad you liked it!
I bought a '60 LeSabre 4-dr. hardtop with 19 factory options, incld. AC -- and rustier floors, but the rest equivalent, sitting only 4 years -- for $2200 out of MI.
Thank you for doing another video about this car, glad she's getting another chance to live again and not just sit and Rot away. hopefully he puts some money into it.
Saving a car is always a good day! 😁
That will be a fun winter project, I bet it will be good as new very soon.
Love the Kilometer per hour stickers on the speedo. 😂
Hahah yep!
Great to see another one back on the road. It’s a blank slate. He can make it whatever he wants. Perfect.
Yup exactly!
I love these '59-'60 Electras and 225s. I'm not a big fan of giant modern sound systems in old cars though. I saw a perfect '62 Invicta convertible that the guy had a bunch of junky radios wired in under the center of the dashboard. But I'm glad this guy loves his car so much, good for him!
Production of the 1960 Buick Electra 4-Door Sedan was 13,794 units.
Low production!
My dad drove his '60 Buick LeSabre until 1984 in Indiana. Verde green (dark) with the Wildcat engine. Power brakes, but not steering...! I had forgotten about the "foot feed" you mentioned, but now I do remember the button on the floor. We would see an Electra occasionally, it had a big swath of chrome on the lower sides. Many thanks for the video.
Thanks for watching
Man, love these cars !
Glad you liked it! 😁
I like those old buick
Glad you enjoyed!
Good purchase Ryan. It's good to see that there was a lot of interest in a 4 door sedan. It looks like it was chromed up like an Impala. Here's hoping the new owner brings her all the way back. She'd make a good candidate for restoration.
Yeah the buicks always had sooo much bling!
I sure hope the new owner will restore this car to it's former glory.Patina isn't for me.
@@andyjones9386
It can always be repainted. Best to get these mechanically sound FIRST. Too many guys tear these apart wanting to do a complete restoration, can't find parts, lose motivation/funds and then it gets put aside, abandoned, junked.
Hey Ryan you look like you have Howard's Belair in your garage! I had to look close to notice the Impala markings.
Yep ive got 5 1959 impalas! Lol + others
Happy you saved this baby!
Thanks man!
These reports always interest me especially detail on the history of the car. Thanks mate I am a fan of your channel. Peter Mac Donald. I also like the full size American cars more than the high performance stuff that is usually so popular. Land yachts reign supreme!
Congrats to Ryan, you reminded me of me 37 years ago. I've had my 60 Buick Electra since I was 17, Paid $1,500. for it. I rebuilt the 401 engine after going to Mechanic School. Black Lacquer Mirror Magic Paint on my Baby. My kids call it the Batman Car. In my opinion you have a Golden Opportunity to bring it back. Chrome looks good, engine sounds good. I'm encouraged on making a you tube Video of my Buicks because of all those who have done so for our Pleasure. I've only seen two 60 Buick Electras with my eyes, in front of me in 37 years. Keep it forever, fix it, garage it, no matter what. Take Care Everyone.
Thanks man
Ryan, I just ran into a video on you tube that you have to see! It's on a channel called Classic Legends and it's titled ''I found one of Elvis Presley's Cadillacs and JFK'S Funeral car at King of Cadillacs in Indiana! There are some beautiful 59 Chevy's in this guys collection! And a set of twin bright red 58 Impala convertibles with continental kits parked back to back, The 58 may not be your favorite car but they looked impressive as do all of the other cars he has! There is at least a half dozen 59's so it's impressive!
Ill go check it out!
Yes I seen that amazing collections
Really love the '59 front grille
Same here!
It's a 60 my friend, 59 has slanted headlights.
Nice video! Glad these are being revived rather than crushed or parted/stripped.
Glad you enjoyed!
Neat lookin ride, cool window tint color and exhaust sound.
Thanks for watching!
That Buick is a solid car for it's age. My friend Dave has sold a number of 59 GM cars, which ended up in Sweden also. He had every 59 GM car, but has been selling them off. There all nice clean straight good running drivers..... I think he's down to a dozen or so cars.... most still 59 GM's.
Any impalas?
@@IowaClassicCars Yea a nice 59 Impala 4 door flat top.... it went to Sweden... it's in a past video. He still has his 59 El Camino. I "think" he just sold his 59 Ninety Eight flat top 4 door..... or maybe that was his Electra 225.... there all 4 door flat tops. I think he has three 59 Cadillac's They were all like new. There all in my past videos.
Nice the man definitely has good taste! Lol
@@IowaClassicCars Yea, he has been into old cars as long as I have.... I have known Dave since I was three years old. We have worked on cars together a lot. He was with me when I bought the 59 Bel Air in 1978. With the pandemic, I have not been to his house or shop in a year now.... he has several 50'X100' barns full of cars, one is fully heated another is partially heated, plus he lives on 30 acres. He owns a few big farms in Michigans thumb, he would buy them in foreclosures cheap many years back, then rent them back to the farmer, to farm, but I don't think he stores cars at them..... maybe one farm, thats close to his house....
@@OldCarAlley i have to come visit you guys some time lol
That was the exact car I was brought home in the hospital from when I was born in '67. My fathers was white and one of his favorites. It was in mint condition and had a reverb radio accessory.
Nice! Hope you enjoyed the video!
FRANTASTIC!VERY FANTASTIC CAR !!LIKE THIS CAR !!im drive CAR 1930 And 1980' maximun .This car im drive for seven day on seven day 24/7
She sounds great!
Shes definitelt healthy!
I nailed it! Nice to see it alive
That you did!
A disturbing comment elsewhere about damaging these on some of the lube racks of the time led me to research the frame.
No, Buick held off using the GM X-frame design until 1961 but the 59-60 dropped the X brace and just had a ladder frame like a 55 Chevy non Convertible frame. Some of the front part was triangulated. I’m guessing the sedan shown here would be more resistant to flex than a four door pillarless hardtop but it is some cause for further research if you own a car like this.
Sweet I have a 60 Buick 2 door ht
Great video brother !! beautiful car , I'm glad to see the car went to someone that loves it and will take care of it but it's still sad to see these cars go overseas when there's not many left ..
On the contrary, we have TONS of them left lol i dont have enough time in the day to drag all of them home that i personally know about! Thanks for watching!
We have more old cars here in Sweden then you have. Per capita
Another great save Ryan. Neighbor lady had one when I was growing up. Maybe you could send over a new bendix drive to the new owner in Sweden.
Haha the bendix was good on this one!
I'm enjoying your video's!
Thanks Ron!
I'm glad a piece of history has found a new owner who I hope will restore it.
I too would like to bring an American car from the 1950s here to Italy ....... A Plymouth Fury '58 to make a replica of Christine for example ......... but I think it will remain a dream ........😍 it takes too much money
Italy, wow! Thanks for watching!!
@@IowaClassicCars I love everything about 1950s America - music (Rockabilly), cars and motorbikes, clothing styles ... but 1960s cars aren't bad either!👍👍👍
Great informative video. Keep them coming. I swear I could have bought a second house if it wasn’t for my Facebook/Craigslist car hunting addiction.
Lol id be rich if i didnt keep buyin cars!
Kool!!!
Thanks Mike!
Put an buff job on the paint will bring the color back.10-4. I got three, 72" electra, 72" eldarado, 85, delta. But I'm always on the road but all are in good shape. I hate to do it but I have to let one go I think I'll let someone else finish the electra.
I think youre right!
Beautiful car love the body lines...era same as impalas not sure anything common 👍👍👍🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦
Yeah these cars are very good lookin with the body lines!
thats different, i never seen a buick electra without electric windows
Yep its definitely unique to not see!
Å...det är så bra at se Buick här i Scandinavia. Hoppas at dom inte görä den där blev en "Svenska raggarna bil" (kick all over the panels etc...)
I have a 1960 Buick invicta and I dont remember how to start it - is it the button next to the brake? Please make a video if you can! I’m trying to restore it
Press the gas pedal with the key in on position
Did you advertise it for sale on Ebay? Just wondering how these cars get sold worldwide :)
Just facebook! I dont use feebay!
@@IowaClassicCars after listening to the entire video I caught that you put it on marketplace only! This is great! I'd rather sell things on Facebook than Ebay. Less BS, and the best part...NO LISTING FEES :)
Well done Ryan. How much to ship to Sweden??
About 4k
@@IowaClassicCars Hope he cleans up the truck Pan!!! Maybe rotisserie resting?
Restoration sorry
*2:19** "The foot feed"*
*C'mon man...*
What lol isnt that a term for it? 🤣
@@IowaClassicCars
Flintstones car maybe...
Um, I think it’s commonly known as the GAS PEDAL! 🤡
Great job saving this beauty! I wonder what it cost to ship???
@@superhet7281
I'd like to see the process of what he had to do to ship it out of the country...
@@joeschlotthauer840 haha my grandpa always called it that and it just stuck with me, hes been gone now 11 years
Hey I am looking for a 1960 impala 2door or a 59 or 58
What did you have to do for the shipping...
not sure honestly, he set it all up! I just helped the transport guy
@@IowaClassicCars
Just asking because I see so many ads that say;
*"Absolutely no international buyers"* and I think that's because of scams...
@@joeschlotthauer840 mainly people dont like seeing them go overseas.....idk why, i love seeing them in the hands of people who love them. 4 doors in the US get no love....and ive seen MANY nice ones be cut up to save rusty hardtops and converts. alot of people call me names and such for sending them overseas....but at the end of the day, its the love of the car that I like to see!
@@IowaClassicCars
I agree, I'd like to see everything saved. But I think "no overseas buyers" is mainly because of scamming or the difficulty, but you said the guy was handling everything and all you had to do was help load...
For sale?
How do I contact you? I know where there is a 64 two door Biscayne and other cars. Not mine, just a lead.
Email! Iowaclassiccars@gmail.com
Better to let it go overseas, than to let it rot in a field anywhere, or even to sell it to someone who only wants it for parts (when it's worth saving). Though I am assuming you are giving Americans "first refusal" by advertising it domestic only (if that's even possible over the internet) when first you put it on the block.
I sent a 72 cuda to France I will never do that again its not always about the money
I dont discriminate, whoever wants them and pays for them can own them!
Low key “Car I flipped”. Meh.
Coulda parted it out if that would have been better?
You just made my point.
You should stop selling cars overseas!
Why? Money is money
By definition, somebody overseas wanted it more, as evidenced by willing to pay more for it. Welcome to capitalism.