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1960 Buick Electra
 
Decoding Information

I.D. Number for 1960 Buicks

The serial numbers are located on the drivers side hinge pillar post, above the instrument panel.

  1. The first of the serial numbers begin with 4, which identifies the series as follows: 4 = 4400 (LeSabre), 6 = 4600 (Invicta), 7 = 4700 (Electra) and 8 = 4800 (Electra 225).  
  2. The second symbol is a letter as that indicates the year as follows. G=1960 
    "A= 1954, B= 1955, C= 1956, D= 1957, E= 1958, F= 1959,
    G= 1960, H= 1961, H= 1961, I= 1962, J= 1963" 
  3. The third symbol is a number that identifies the plant code as follows: 1=Flint, Mich., 2=South Gate, CA,  3=Linden, N.J.,  4=Kansas City, Kans., 5=Wilmington, Del., 6=Atlanta, GA.,  7=Framingham, Mass., 8=Arlington, Tex.
  4. The final six numbers are the numerical sequence of the assembly at the plant.
  5. Note: Engine numbers are found in various spots including, crank case, cylinder block, rt. side of engine block. 3G= 364 cid/210,250,300 horse. L3G=364 cid and 235 horse. 4G=401cid and 325 horse.
 
 
General Information

    
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LeSABRE CONVERTIBLE comes equipped with these standard features: Mirromagic instrument panel, Direction signals, Air-flo aluminum brake drums, Full-flow oil filter, Electric windshield wipers, Automatic glove compartment light, Trip- mileage indicator, Cigarette lighter, Dual sliding sunshades, Step-on parking brake, Magic-Mirror finish, Crank-operated front window vents, Safety PLATE glass in every window (except rear), Dual horns, Built-in carburetor de-icer, Single- key locking system, Full 15-inch wheels, Instrument panel safety pad.

INVICTA CONVERTIBLE comes equipped with these standard features: All LeSabre standard equipment plus Turbine Drive transmission, Foamtex cushions, Electric clock, Automatic trunk light, Deluxe steering wheel, License plate frame, Deluxe wheel covers. Turbine Drive transmission, Foamtex cushions, Electric clock, Automatic trunk light, Deluxe steering wheel, License plate frame, Deluxe wheel covers.

ELECTRA 225 CONVERTIBLE comes equipped with these standard features: All LeSabre and Invicta standard equipment plus Easy Power Steering, Power brakes, Dual exhaust, wind- shield washer, Dual-speed windshield wiper, Back-up lights, Glare-proof mirror, Parking brake signal light, Safety buzzer, Map light, Power windows, Two.way adjustable power seat, Super-deluxe wheel covers in place of Deluxe wheel covers.

Transmission-Synchro-Mesh transmission standard on LeSabre, not available in other series. Turbine Drive transmission optional on LeSabre, standard on Invicta, and Electra 225. Turbine Drive transmission, torque converter type. Fully automatic, two turbines, variable-pitch stator and fixed-vane stator. Maximum torque ratio in Drive range at stall, 3.4 to 1. Total oil capacity (refill), 12 quarts.

Suspension-Ball-joint suspension, coil springs front and rear, true-balance stabilizer, track bar, hydraulic shock absorbers front and rear.

Rear Axle-Buick Torque-Tube, semi-floating rear axle with hypoid gears. Gear ratio: 3.58 to 1 with Synchro-Mesh trans- mission, 3.07 to 1 with Turbine Drive transmission, 3.23 to 1 with Turbine Drive and Power Pack.

Brakes-Hydraulic. Air-cooled, finned aluminum brake drums front; air-cooled, finned cast iron brake drums rear. Total lining area 218.03 square inches. Step-on parking brake. Power brakes standard on Electra and Electra 225, optional on Invicta and LeSabre.

Frame-Box-section side rails with "K" type crossmember.

Fuel System-Built-in carburetor de-icer, automatjc choke and idling control standard on all models. Two-stage filtering system includes filter in fuel tank plus extra fine filter at the carburetor. New polyurethane air cleaner element provides far more efficient cleaning. 20-gallon fuel tank.

Exhaust System-Single muffler for both banks of cylinders is mounted crosswise to the frame. Heavy zinc and aluminum coatings of muffler parts promote long life. Dual exhaust standard on Electra 225.

Cooling System-Pressure system. Capacity: with he; quarts; without heater 17 quarts.

Steering-Manual steering: standard recirculating ball-nut type. Ratio 29.3 to 1. Easy Power Steering is standard on Electra 225, optional on LeSabre and Invicta.

Electrical System-12 volt. Delco-Remy system.

Wheels and Tires-Full 15-inch wheels. 7.60 x 15 Tyrex cord tires standard on LeSabre and Invicta; 8.00 x 15 tires standard on Electra 225. Whitewall tires optional.

 
 
Production Data

Production Numbers for the 1960 Buick Electra:

  • 7,416   - Electra 2 door hardtop
  • 13,794 - Electra 4 door sedan
  • 14,488 - Electra 4 door hardtop
  • 6,746   - Electra Convertible
  • 8,029   - Electra 225 Riv. 4 door hartop (6-window)
  • 5,841   - Electra 4 door hardtop (4 window)
 
  
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Electra Production Years
 1959    1960   1961    1962    
 1963    1964    1965    1966    
 1967    1968    1969    1970    
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