Take a close look at this Pleasanton, California classic before pronouncing it too far gone, and credit the seller with showing the clean and relatively rust-free undercarriaage on this rough-looking Chevy. The 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu’s non-original and non-running 307 V8 will prompt collectors to click “Next,” that’s good news for someone who wants a structurally sound Malibu project. Check out a bevy of pictures and more details here on eBay, where at least 13 bidders have raised the market value of this brown bomber above $9000.
I’ve driven a 307 Malibu, and properly sorted, they make all the right noises and provide adequate thrust for cruising. You might even get close to 20 MPG depending on the rear end gears and the weight of your right foot. Manual brakes and power steering made a common combination in those days. Dig that three inch radiator hose extension; classy!
The full-width trim enclosing the rectangular tail lights immediately pins this as an earlier version of the second-generation Malibu, before Chevy took the Chevelle (including Malibu) to corporate circular tail lights in 1971. The plethora of pictures pleasantly provided by the seller appear to have been photographed just after a pressure washing, prompting a proclamation that the underside looks as praise-worthy as any never-restored car we’ve presented.
Interior parts can be ordered up as fast as you can type “Chevelle Interior” into your favorite search engine and whip out your credit card. The new owner might be tempted to drop a crate motor in this beast, go through the safety items and key systems, and hit the streets for a year or two before tackling any cosmetic work. The black wheels and fat fresh rubber torpedo any chance of playing the “sleeper,” but some rusty steel wheels with cheesy full-size hubcaps might do the trick. How would you build this entry-level Malibu?
Pontiac engine.
Looks like a Pontiac engine
Without question, that’s a Pontiac engine
That’s a Pontiac heartbeat in that thing
Smarter than the average bear is jamie
not a chevy 307. ebay listing says “non original engine”. looks like a pontiac
It’s got some Pontiac DNA, steering wheel along with engine…..
“If you ain’t first, you’re last”- Royce Bobby
Wow they took the time to shine the tires up,now it’s worth a lot more money
Its not just the taillights , everything body wise is different from the 70 -72 body
The trunk lids are the same on 68-72 cars and also fit Monte Carlo from 70-72.
It’s actually the third gen Chevelle platform. 1st. 64-65 2nd 66-67 3rd 68 -69. There are wing windows in the doors of 68s. Although the doors are interchange only on the 2dr hardtops AKA (sports coupes) 70-72 has all different sheet metal.
Too high a price for what your getting.
Looks like something the actor Hunter,the dukes of hazard enos Joey Chittwood shows would use lol,but somebody hopefully will get it and restore it before those folks get their hands on it.
I was thinking Buick engine but other posters are correct – Pontiac. Without Googling it, did Pontiac make a 307?
Both Chevy and olds had 307 but Chevy 307s were known to be oil slingers.
Pontiac did not make a 307, they one upped Chevy in the boat anchor contest when they produced the anemic 301 V8.
No 307 for Pontiac…. Probably a 326 or 350 but could be an old version of the 389 made from 59-66.
It appears this writer for Barn Finds was either hung over, lazy, or worst of all…just isn’t really a car person. This is all due to the fact that they didn’t even pick up on the fact that the engine in the ad is, without a doubt, a Pontiac motor. While I can forgive not knowing the exact cubic inch of this Pontiac motor at a glance, and no real up-close visuals of engine numbers, I cannot forgive this being described as a Chevy 307. Sure, maybe they were just grasping at what most likely would have been offered in this malibu, but, any real car person can see this engine is what I, along with everyone else in this comments section, have stated is undoubtedly a Pontiac power plant.
For this, we must revoke this writer’s Barn Find Car Enthusiast License and revert them to remedial automotive training! License to be returned upon completion of training regime, along with rigorous written essay (5000 words), comprehensive written exam, and panel interviews with authenticated car enthusiasts. A license reinstatement fee will apply along with payment for each exam platform.
Thank you,
Car Enthusiasts USA
Education/Certification-Testing Division
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