Buick Electra 1965–1968 car dimensions: 5692 mm long, 2032 mm wide and 1422 mm high. Unladen weight is 2,040 kg.
The cabin focuses on plush comfort with fine fabrics, vinyls, and leather seats available on the convertible. Power steering and self-adjusting power brakes are standard, as is a heater-defroster. Manual or automatic air conditioning is optional. Cruise Master speed control is an option. Power windows and a two-way power seat are standard on the convertible. Dual armrests front and rear, electric clock, door-operated courtesy lights, map light, and padded dash complete the setup. No electronic driver aids appear in the equipment lists.
The cabin feels spacious and plush with leather upholstery standard on the convertible, foam-padded seats, dual armrests front and rear, deep-pile carpeting, and electric clock. Power windows and two-way power front seat come standard. Over 40 inches of front and rear leg room plus more than 38 inches of headroom and over 60 inches of shoulder room let occupants ride uncramped even on long trips. Heater and defroster are included, with air conditioning available.
Requires premium fuel for the 401 and 425 V8 engines.
25-gallon fuel tank capacity.
Engine oil change every 6,000 miles or 60 days.
Standard power steering and self-adjusting power brakes with finned aluminum front drums.
Custom front seat belts with retractors and rear seat belts standard.
Padded instrument panel, dual-speed wipers with washer, back-up lamps, and outside rearview mirror standard.
The Electra 225 runs on premium fuel for its standard 401-cubic-inch V8 or optional 425-cubic-inch versions. A 25-gallon tank supports the large full-size convertible.
Servicing follows the chassis schedule with oil and filter changes at 6,000-mile or 60-day intervals. Front suspension is lubed for 6,000 miles. Power steering, power brakes, and Super Turbine automatic transmission are standard equipment.
Safety kit includes power brakes, front and rear seat belts, padded dash and sun visors, dual horns, glare-proof mirror, directional signals, back-up lamps, and parking brake signal light. Dual master cylinder brakes and shoulder belts arrived later in the generation.
Living with the car means enjoying a firm yet luxurious ride on the 126-inch wheelbase perimeter frame with coil springs. Keep it by following the lubrication chart and using the full-flow oil filter and reusable air cleaner.
Length 5692 mm, Width 2032 mm, Height 1422 mm, Wheelbase 3200 mm (Electra 1965–1968)
Sources: manufacturer data, ultimatespecs.com and automobile-catalog.com, 1966 Buick brochure and Wikipedia.