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BUICK ELECTRA Ultra-rare
As of 2026 Q2, 39 BUICK ELECTRAs remain registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 40 in 2020 Q1 — only 98% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 1 cars. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 3 (8.3%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it. In all, the BUICK ELECTRA is rarer than 68% of the 2,315 UK car models we track, putting it firmly in 2026's endangered class.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Genuinely rare — only 39 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 68% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
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About the ELECTRA
The Buick Electra is a full-size luxury car manufactured and marketed by Buick from 1959 to 1990, over six generations. Introduced as the replacement for the Roadmaster lines, the Electra served as the flagship Buick sedan line through its entire production and was offered as a two-door sedan, two-door convertible, four-door sedan, and five-door station wagon. The Electra initially used GM's rear-drive C Platform, undergoing a significant downsizing for 1977. For its sixth generation, introduced for model year 1985, the Electra underwent another significant downsizing, and adopted unibody construction...
BUICK ELECTRA — questions & answers
How many BUICK ELECTRA are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q2, 39 BUICK ELECTRA were still registered in the UK — 29 licensed and on the road, plus 10 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the BUICK ELECTRA rare?
The BUICK ELECTRA is genuinely rare, with only 39 left, making it rarer than 68% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Is the BUICK ELECTRA increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of BUICK ELECTRA on UK roads rose by 3 (8.3%).
What fuel do most BUICK ELECTRA use?
Most BUICK ELECTRA run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the BUICK ELECTRA peak?
The BUICK ELECTRA peaked at 40 registered in 2020 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.