The Buick Electra was introduced for the 1959 model year. The Electra was a series of full size luxury cars that were offered in a wide range of body styles. The Buick Electra was one of Buick's top models and was built in six generations: 1st Gen (1959-1960), 2nd Gen (1961-1964), 3rd Gen (1965-1970), 4th Gen (1971-1976), 5th Gen (1977-1984), 6th Gen (1985-1990).