Not every classic muscle car needs to be a flawless showpiece to be enjoyable, and this 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle seems to embrace that idea honestly. Listed here on craigslist out of Tillicum, this Chevelle Malibu isn’t an SS and isn’t pretending to be one. Instead, it’s presented as a real-world big-block driver that’s been owned within the same circle since 1999 and built to be used, not hidden.
Under the hood sits a 454 big-block Chevrolet, backed by a Muncie 4-speed manual transmission. The seller notes the transmission as an M22/M21, and it feeds power to a 12-bolt Posi rear end—an old-school muscle car combination that still gets attention today. While the odometer shows just under 20,000 miles, it’s also noted as not working, so mileage should be viewed accordingly.
Mechanically, quite a bit has already been addressed. The car is equipped with a FiTech EFI system, along with new fuel lines, a new fuel pump, and a new gas tank. A new clutch has been installed, along with new springs and shocks, suggesting the car has had attention paid to both drivability and reliability. The gauge cluster has been replaced, and the cooling system benefits from dual electric fans. Power door locks have also been added, which isn’t something you see on every ’68 Chevelle.
The seller is straightforward about the car’s condition. The body is described as solid with almost no rust, but it isn’t perfect. This Chevelle carries what the owner calls an “’80s look,” and they make it clear that if you’re searching for a pristine, freshly restored example, this probably isn’t the one. Instead, it’s positioned as a driver—a car you can enjoy while sorting through a few remaining details at your own pace.
It’s also worth noting that this is a Malibu, not an SS, which may matter to some buyers and not at all to others. What it does have is a clean title in the seller’s name and a configuration that checks a lot of boxes for enthusiasts who value performance over pedigree. The seller also notes that license plates are not included.
At $25,000, this Chevelle sits in an interesting spot in today’s market. Big-block, four-speed cars continue to draw interest, especially when they’re already sorted mechanically and don’t require immediate major work. It’s not a museum piece, and it doesn’t claim to be. Instead, it looks like a long-owned muscle car that’s meant to be driven and enjoyed as-is.
Would you keep this Chevelle as a street-driven big-block cruiser, or would you start dialing back the ’80s influence and take it in a different direction?
That’s in Tillicum,Washington.
OH..I thought he meant 25,000 trillion…..lol
I kid.
HAR,HAR,HAR
= Rust, wanna bet?
Very sharp car, and a great write-up! Based on the lede, was expecting a 396 or 402, but 454 is mo better!
BUT….no undercarriage Picts.
Terrible door gaps! What is an M22/M21? Find something with better quality and spend a few dollars, you’ll be better off in the long run.
Most people that claim they have an M22 don’t know what an M22 really is.
Just my probably unpopular opinion but I’m saying it, the skunk stripes do not look good on a pre 70 Chevelle.
Get in and drive.
another 68 Chevelle with 70 stripes. when will the painters of these cars tell the owners that they don’t look good on this body
Interesting ad. 25K for any 68 Chevelle seems like a steal these days.
I can’t decipher what the seller means by “This has the eighty’s look not a fan. It has been in the group since 1999.”
Why post that last picture of an obviously different car? It makes the one up for sale look bad.
Lines are horrible on this car evident in pics, would be much worse up close. Probably an old junk yard queen put together (poorly) out of spare parts. Hence the affordable price.
Odd….the arm chair restorers aren’t making comments.
What a real muscle car wants to be, driven!
Big block, 4 spd, yes. Suits this one well. I don’t see the 80’s in it either and don’t mind the stripes. Definitely like this body over the next iteration.
But, what I really like is that this one is ready to get throttled out on the road.
Sometimes a big block just seems right.
Not sure how this car looks 80’s but I see some 60’s. The wheels may be 80’s do not believe they were available in the 60’s, but Cragars were. Looks like a heck of a nice street driver. Usually the input shaft will tell the story but need the numbers to know for sure then still may need more, disassembly.
It’s a Chevelle and its a 4 speed but was it a small block car or big block car. Price is high. I think 15k-18k is better being a Chevelle owner myself.
HAR,HAR,HAR