All of General Motors’ mid-size cars got redesigned for 1968, including the Chevy Malibu, the top-of-the-line Chevelle. The second generation, 1968-72, helped make the name Chevelle synonymous with “muscle car” to many, although Chevrolet sold a ton of regular Malibu’s like the seller’s car. This ’68 was a daily driver in sunny Florida before being relocated to the snow country of New York. It has the wear-and-tear you would expect for an original 53-year-old-car. Located in Webster, New York, this Chevelle has been bid to $9,200 so far here on eBay.

Since the launch of the Chevelle in 1964, the Malibu has been the car’s King of the Castle. Malibu would eventually replace the Chevelle as the nameplate used by Chevy for its mid-size cars (from 1978-on). The 1968 restyle brought a different look to the Chevelle, especially the 2-door sport coupe like this one. It gained a semi-fastback appearance, but not so fastback as to only be considered a young person’s car. The Malibu Sport Coupe would be the Chevelle’s bestseller that year: 180,000 with a V8 engine out of 464,000 total cars. A lot of them did not have SS badging on them.

This Malibu is probably a typical example of what was on the dealer’s lot in ‘68. You could have gone out and picked it from 50 others. It’s white with a tan interior and the basic 307 V8, Powerglide automatic, power steering, and power brakes. It has factory air conditioning, almost a must in Florida, but the belt to the compressor is missing which suggests that it’s not in working order. The mileage is 91,000 and the seller says the car runs and drives great. So, you could use it just the way it is.

Except for the glamour shots provided, the car is said to have never seen snow or road salt. The paint is thought to be original except for the front fenders (we don’t know why they were singled out) and you’ll find some surface rust in a few places that could even have gone through the metal (lower right front fender, for example). We’re told the underside is solid and the photos support that, although there is a little rust in the front floors. The interior has seen better days as we suspect the front seat is covered up for a reason. The door panels look a bit worn along the tops.

The seller offers a video of the car running for anyone that wants to see it, but it will have to be requested. These base Malibus are good cars, but not as well sought after as it would seem like the SS models. According to Hagerty, $6,200 buys you one in Fair condition, which is what this one looks to be, yet the bidding is closing in on Excellent, which is $10,500. Either Hagerty has missed the mark or someone has some big plans for this ’68 Chevy!