1971 Buick Electra 225 Custom 4-Door Hardtop
The Electra 225 Custom's new long-wheelbase design provided near-limousine rear seat space, creating an interior environment that directly challenged Cadillac DeVille on comfort while costing significantly less.
Confidence
95%
484391H475340
V8
Engine
4-Door Hardtop
Body
Flint, MI
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
Source: GM Passenger VIN System cards; Flory, American Cars.
No factory image on file
1971 Buick Electra 225 Custom
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Division Code | 4 | Buick |
| Series Code | 84 | Electra 225 Custom |
| Body Style Code | 39 | 2-Door Hardtop |
| Year Code | 1 | 1971 |
| Plant Code | H | Flint, MI |
| Serial Number | 475340 | Unit #475340 |
Basic Information
MakeBuick
ModelElectra 225 Custom
Year1971
Body Style4-Door Hardtop
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
EngineV8, 455 CID, 315 HP (Electra 225 Custom)
Assembly PlantFlint, MI
Plant CodeH
Pattern SourceGM
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.)