1960 Buick Electra 225
The Electra 225, nicknamed 'Deuce and a Quarter' for its 225-inch overall length, represented Buick's flagship luxury model in 1960.
4806100001
V8
Engine
Atlanta, GA
Plant
Classic Era
Era
No factory image on file
1960 Buick Electra 225
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Series Code | 48 | Electra 225 |
| Year Code | 0 | 1960 |
| Plant Code | 6 | Atlanta, GA |
| Serial Number | 100001 | Unit #100001 |
Basic Information
MakeBuick
ModelElectra 225
Year1960
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraClassic Era
Available Engine Options
Engine cannot be determined from VIN alone. Available engines for 1960 Buick:
Engine
V8, 364 CID, 210 HP
Horsepower210 HP
Displacement364 CID
Carburetor2-barrel
Compression8.5:1
Engine
V8, 364 CID, 235 HP
Horsepower235 HP
Displacement364 CID
Carburetor2-barrel
Compression9.0:1
Engine
V8, 364 CID, 250 HP
Horsepower250 HP
Displacement364 CID
Carburetor2-barrel
Compression10.25:1
Engine
V8, 364 CID, 300 HP
Horsepower300 HP
Displacement364 CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.25:1
Engine
V8, 401 CID, 325 HP
Horsepower325 HP
Displacement401 CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.25:1
About This Decode
This VIN does not encode the engine, so the engine details shown are representative of the model as built and not VIN-confirmed. (Most pre-1972 GM VINs do not carry an engine code.)
Original Specifications (Matched to: Electra)
Bodystyle lifespan1959 through 1960
Headroom front34.2
Headroom rear33.4
Height57.3
Legroom front43.8
Legroom rear45.4
Length221.2
Nameplate origin1959
Wheelbase126.3
Width80.0
Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)