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To me, it depended on the year. Electra name was used from 1959-1990 and Ninety-Eight name was used from 1941-1996.
I too liked the Electras more than the Ninety-Eight for most years, but from about 1967-70, I liked the Ninety-Eight better than Electra, but by 1971, it was back to Electras for me and pretty much like that until its demise.
I did also like other years of the Ninety-Eights, such as 1959-60, 1968-70, 1971-1973 and 1985-1990.
1959 and 1973 are my favorite Electras... here is ONE of my favorite models of the Electra... the '59 Electra 225.
To me, it depended on the year. Electra name was used from 1959-1990 and Ninety-Eight name was used from 1941-1996.
I too liked the Electras more than the Ninety-Eight for most years, but from about 1967-70, I liked the Ninety-Eight better than Electra, but by 1971, it was back to Electras for me and pretty much like that until its demise.
I did also like other years of the Ninety-Eights, such as 1959-60, 1968-70, 1971-1973 and 1985-1990.
1959 and 1973 are my favorite Electras... here is ONE of my favorite models of the Electra... the '59 Electra 225.
I have a really hard time deciding what I liked between the pre-1965 Electra's and the 98's but from 1965 to 1970 I liked the Electra's better, from 1971-74 I liked the 98's better and from 1975-76 I liked the Electra's better but from 1977-79 I liked the 98's better and from 1980 onward I liked the Electra's better.
My favorite years for the 98's are 1965-66 and 1971-74 and my favorite years of the Electra's are 1967-70 and 1975-76
edited to say that on your photo it was rare for a 1959 vehicle to have 2 side mirrors
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My parents had a 1961 Buick Electra 225 convertible and my dad did not like how hard it was to heat and cool. They traded it after 1 yr for a 1964 Olds 98 and kept it for 10 yrs. I was young then and it was just a car to me but now would love to have the Buick now,
I like the Olds . My 65 98olds is my favorite one.Also had a 62 & 68 drop top . The 65 425 engine was very strong, i beat that car daily . Never did anything but tune up-oil change and 1 valve cover job on it. Well the brakes every 6 month. The most trouble free car that i,ve owned. The 62 had a 394 super rocket engine with the old slim-jim trans ,it was a pretty good car too. That 394 was pretty quick too. Blew that engine, but had a lot of fun when it was right. 68 Ninety Eight was a great car too. Put starfire exhuast manifolds on it ,and a spread bore Holley carb recurved the distrubitor. That drop top was pretty fast, but the 65- 425 would beat it every time. Also
I had a 68 Electa 225 and I've had a 98. I like the Buick better, but older models. Haven't had the opportunity to play in the newer ones.
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