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1979 Buick Electra Park Avenue Coupe

Sold at RM Sotheby's on Oct. 8, 2026, offered with no reserve.

$22,400Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $20,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 26, 2026.

The car

Year
1979
Make and model
Buick Electra and Park Avenue
Generation
Electra and Park Avenue (1959 to 1990)
Chassis
4U37K9H412909
Condition
Excellent (2)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Inside the middle half of 33 comparable sales.

Middle half of sales$12,750 to $30,000
Median$17,000
Sales behind it33Likely

From 33 sales of the Buick Electra and Park Avenue (1959 to 1990) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $12,750 and $30,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1982 Buick Electra Park AvenueMecum, May 12, 2026MecumMay 12, 2026$8,350
One-Family-Owned 1975 Buick Electra 225 Landau CoupeBring a Trailer, Sept. 21, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 21, 2026$6,001
1983 Buick Electra Park AvenueBring a Trailer, Sept. 12, 2025Bring a TrailerSept. 12, 2025$18,000
1983 Buick Electra Park AvenueBring a Trailer, July 16, 2025Bring a TrailerJuly 16, 2025$38,750
1984 Buick Electra Park AvenueBring a Trailer, Dec. 8, 2025Bring a TrailerDec. 8, 2025$16,750
1974 Buick Electra Limited SedanBring a Trailer, Oct. 15, 2025Bring a TrailerOct. 15, 2025$23,200
1985 Buick Electra Park AvenueBring a Trailer, Sept. 17, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 17, 2026$13,400
1985 Buick Electra Park AvenueBring a Trailer, March 4, 2025Bring a TrailerMarch 4, 2025$14,500