We see our fair share of Chevelles here at Barn Finds, and the vast majority of these require restoration work, from fairly minor detail work, right up to the frame-off projects. This 1967 Chevelle is different, as it is an original car that needs no immediate work, but can be driven and enjoyed as it is. It has generated quite a bit of interest, which has pushed the bidding to $12,550, but the reserve hasn’t been met. If you’d like a slice of the action, then you will find the Chevelle located in Bellflower, California, and listed for sale here on eBay.
When I was younger I would have looked at this Chevelle and had visions of it with a big set of wheels, dual exhaust, and an impressive aftermarket stereo. Today I’ve mellowed, and I have total respect for original survivors. That’s what this car seems to be. This is a black plate California car that is said to have never seen snow or salt. There is a rather clear shot of the underside of the car in the ad, and it does appear to be as clean as a whistle. The body and paint also look to be solid, with no obvious signs of rust or rot.
The black interior of the Chevelle presents well, but there are a few detail items that the new owner may want to address. The first and most obvious is a seam separation on the driver’s seat. It isn’t huge, but it would probably pay to tackle it before it gets worse. There is also some wear on the seat-edge piping on the same side, and this could be fixed, but it isn’t going to hurt to leave it as it is. The dash pad has paid the penalty for all of that California sun and has a couple of cracks in it. There is also an aftermarket radio/cassette player that I would ditch if an original radio can be found, and corrosion on the shifter that I find quite distracting. The carpet is also faded, but I think that it could be revived with some dye. The rest of the interior looks to be in great order.
Under the hood, you will find the 327ci V8, which pumps out a healthy 275hp. This is backed by the Powerglide transmission, while the car is also fitted with power steering and air conditioning. The owner doesn’t indicate how the car runs and drives, but if the appearance of the engine is any indication, then things would seem to be quite encouraging. I did notice that the car has been fitted with an aluminum radiator, and this should definitely keep temperatures under control. It would be interesting to know if the owner has the original unit, as there will definitely be people out there (and I don’t blame them) who will want to refit the original. The other item that will need some work is the A/C. The system operates, but it doesn’t blow cold.
The Chevrolet Chevelle is a popular car, and they have certainly developed a cult following. This one appears to be a well preserved and largely unmolested original and would seem to need little work to actually return it to its 100% original state. Values continue to soar, and I will not only be interested to see what it finally sells for but whether one of our intrepid Barn Finds readers decides to bid on it.
Well, I must admit I almost get emotional when I spot such a clean unmolested 67 327 Chevelle…! I can hardly believe survivors like that are still out there,even the wheel covers are present. Best Malibu design ever , absolutely love the rear roofline found on 66-67 A-bodies.
If I should be picky it may not be the most exciting color combo and I’d rather see a manual behind that great 327, but I realize one cannot spec a 52 year car.
Only thing I suspect I won’t like is the reserve…or what it’ll sell for…
He had it listed on an earlier date with one bid of $15,500, which seemed to have met reserve. It will take that much or close to that amount to take it home.
Steve R
Was my first car when a kid but man for another !!!
Would not touch a thing. Just drive it occasionally.
Got a few issues here, looks like it’s been hit. Check the mismatch engine emblems on the front end, the angled Malibu emblem on the passenger side. The black between the taillights is not oem nor are the hubcaps.
Watch for rust behind the back window and behind the wheels, front and rear.
The shifter is rusty, what gives with that? I don’t think the headliner is original either. Is that a smog pump on the engine – must be a California thing.
Happened my first new car was a 67 Malibu and I had a real love for that car along with a lot of good memories.
Would I throw it out of the garage, no. Would I buy it sight unseen – no. I’d go over everything with a fine tooth comb and realize there’s been repairs in the past from what I’m seeing.
Nice white paint with black interior, 327, this is the kind of Chevelle I remember getting the hot rod treatment, even if it was just rims and tires maybe a set of headers and one of those noisy open air cleaners. Hey, sometimes it was just enough to have a cool looking car. Others had more, sometimes a lot more….
Not only has this survived the elements of time but also the hands of wild teen agers, drag racers, etc…
Lots of bondo under that white paint
At first glance I thought it was a ’63 Riviera. Great looking car.
I’m just curious. I noticed the emblem on the front fender does not say 327 above the Chevy flags. Are there only specific models that use that emblem? Thx.
The 283 had just the flags only as seen on the passenger side, anything bigger had the engine displacement over the flags like on the drivers side. SS had their own distinct emblems from what I remember. One thing that still bugs me is why is the shifter rusty while everything else appears fairly crisp? As I noted earlier, there are certain areas that were prone to rust and I’d look them over carefully before putting down any $$ on it.
One more thing. IIRC there should be a chrome strip down the length of the rocker panels that I can’t see in any of the pictures.
Plus the radio is a replacement.
Just more concerns.
I’d leave it pretty much as-is. I know most people here are allergic to automatic transmissions, but the Powerglide is a sturdy unit, compared to a stock TH 350 (which wasn’t around in ’67, I know.) I’d use a TH 400 if I were to hot rod a car like this, but it’s great the way it is. I’d drive it on weekends and enjoy every minute of it.
Keep it looking original and save all the parts. This is not a special order or rare muscle car of great value. However, if you do not want it to drive like a 1967 (steering, handling, brakes, etc), its a perfect platform to build upon.
The auction has ended. Reserve not met.
“This listing was ended by the seller because the item is no longer available,” which means he probably sold it off-eBay. He’s got that right, but it would irritate me if I was waiting for the end to snipe it.