Nigerian statesman, Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe (16 November 1904 – 11 May 1996), popularly known as "Zik", was Governor General of Nigeria from 1960 to 1963 and the first President of Nigeria from 1963 to 1966.

During his presidency, the elder stateman had been pictured being chauffeured around in a luxury 1959 Buick Electra 225 Convertible. An did you also noticed the iconic Volkswagen Beetle convoy car in the picture?





Want to know more about the 2-doors luxury 1959 Buick Electra 225 Roadmaster ?

The Electra 225 convertible was the most expensive model among the four lookalike nameplates, that includes the LeSabre, Invicta, Electra, Electra 225, introduced in 1959.





The luxury car used the General Motors C-body shared with the Oldsmobile 98 and all Cadillac, riding on a longer 126.3-inch (3,210 mm) wheelbase than the B-body LeSabre and Invicta.

On the outside, this particular 1959 Electra 225 luxury model, which shares the same appearance with the cheaper lesabre and Invicta models, has exclusive features like super deluxe wheelcovers, outside rearview mirror, full wheelcovers and "slanted" headlights.





Inside, features includes power windows, leather seat and interiors, two-speed electric windshield wipers, trip mileage indicator, cigar lighter, dual sunshades, step-on parking brake, dual horns, twin-turbine automatic transmission, electric clock, trunk light, glovebox light, power steering and power brakes.





Power comes from a 401 cubic-inch Wildcat V8 engine with four-barrel carburetor, 10.25 to 1 compression ratio and 325 horsepower (242 kW) mated to a two-speed Dynaflow automatic transmission.

The luxury car cost $4,192 back in 1959. The price equates to approximately ₦37 million (₦36,960) today. A 1959 model was recently auctioned off by RM sotheby's for $88,000 (₦31.8 million).





Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe's 1959 Buick Electra 225 Luxury Convertible represents the height of the aircraft inspired period with wrap around windscreen and large tail fins.

What Do You Think About The Classic Car?

https://autojosh.com/a-look-at-dr-nnamdi-azikiwes-1959-buick-electra-225-luxury-convertible/

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Nigerian Politicians are the same Yesterday, Today and Forever

Nnamdi get swag sha

Niqqa been balling since times immemorial

Vintage!!!

Given a choice between this car and 2019 Mercedes Benz E-Class MSRP, I'll gladly choose this vintage beast.

But where is the car now?

Car like this supposed to be kept in a museum just like how Gen Murtala's car was kept for historic purpose.

So

Zik of Africa like no other.

Vintage car like no other.

Great Zik of Africa

Zik of Africa

Nice ride

Very nice car

Some people been acting as if they hate Yoruba or Hausa when their forefathers actually worship these people. Azikiwe traveled home on a special day in Agbada, is that an igbo attire?

Where did he get the money?

No be today dem begin ruin the fortunes of this nation. How rich is he that he can afford this car

No comments.. the comment below mine will do the talking for me

What a revolutionary world.

Cool

If zik came back from the dead, he would no longer recognise his beloved Nigeria.

Avedonn:
Vintage!!!

But where is the car now?

That ride go don arrange better seat for one museum like dat.

that man Zik sabi groove sha... that was the lamborghini of those days.. no be today corruption start oo, then Gowon, as soon as him enter, he started using vintage benz and Rolls Royce, him and his SMC members and governors them, see below


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-X7FFFD0VVc

See steering like bicycle wheel

Ceremonial President of Lugardian One Nigeria. Choosing affluence over the peace of his people. No wonder he is only a hero to Nigeria and No No No to Igbo Race. Like Zik like other corrupt Nigeria politicians. Who Zik Epp?

Those that are buying cars for unborn generation are just wasting their time.

How many times would these be featured

Sellfish:
Nigerian Politicians are the same Yesterday, Today and Forever

U can say that again..: all they do is live luxurious life style on the common wealth

Even today the car will be fun to drive. Check out the classic design. If you can lay your hands on one today, just convert it to power steering and start driving it as vintage car.

Right from day one this fools has been stolen from the nation.

If only people of his time concentrated on providing good governance. How many hospital equipment could have been paid for with that car? How many small factories? We see the same flamboyance in current politicians all over the country.

It's a beautiful car, and I like the look of classic cars. Yet the places these cars are purchased from have figured out running water and constant light to all households.

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