As the decades pass, it seems fewer and fewer cars that offered a high-performance version haven’t already been cloned or tampered with in some fashion. I completely understand the desire to take a lower-level version and create something more exciting, but I can also equally appreciate one that still seems much like it would have back when it was manufactured. This 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu here on Facebook Marketplace falls into the latter category, and while its future may include being transformed into something different, leaving this one alone is also a good option. This Malibu is in Kansas City, Missouri, and comes with an asking price of $15,500. The seller mentions he also has a 1971 Mustang and might consider making a deal on the pair.
We’d like to thank reader T.J. for sending us the great tip here! The owner describes his Chevy as a true time capsule, but he doesn’t provide much additional specific information about its past, such as whether that’s still the original paint. If it’s ever gotten a fresh coat, I’m guessing that was many years ago, as there are a few blemishes that don’t look like they happened recently. However, the outside presentation isn’t that bad overall, and not doing anything for a while is a viable choice. When the time comes, a few areas of rust will need repair and a few panel areas smoothed out, but this one seems better than many unrestored late sixties Chevelles that show up in the marketplace.
This one photo is all that’s provided from the interior, so it’s hard to see all the details regarding the condition inside. It appears pretty basic in here, with the bench seat wearing a cover on top and the carpet showing some wear. This brings up the point that if this one’s destined for a restoration, perhaps adding some buckets might be more rewarding, and maybe following the SS clone path outside. Even a Restomod seems like a worthwhile consideration here, and I always appreciate a car with so many possibilities.
The smallest V8 available for ’68 was a 307, which is what can be found under the hood, with this small block connected to a two-speed Powerglide automatic transmission. The seller states that the car runs, drives, and stops properly, with just about everything working much like it did from the factory. If the engine is still running well, my first instinct is I’d hate to immediately remove it, but something larger down the road might be more satisfying. There’s no right or wrong regarding what to do with this 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu, whether the next caretaker just enjoys driving it or decides instead to go in a different direction. What would you do here?
Too rough for the asking price. It’s hard to see a 1968 307, power glide, column, shift bench seat with rust and looks like it needs everything. It’s a buyers market heading into winter, potential buyers that patient and persistent know this and if the position themselves correctly are likely to find a good deal in the next several months.
Steve R
I had to zoom in – yes those are Buick wheels. I like the fact that it has power steering and brakes, and factory A/C hanging off that 307.
My hope is that it will stay this way. Although a larger small block with 4 BBL and a 3 or 4 spd automatic is tempting. I have a friend with a 307 Camaro, it was represented as a 350 when purchased. A 650 cfm q-jet and intake makes it a pleasant driver.
Be a trend setter and keep it true to it’s roots!
With the obvious rust he’s out of his mind on the price. The paint is obviously a Pontiac color (Verdoro Green Poly). Would be a fun project but it’s not worth more than a $3500 buy-in. And leaving it original would be paramount to success.
Most GM carlines used that color, it was very popular in the late sixties. Every carline called it something different. Just like Chevrolet hugger orange was the same as Pontiac carousel red and so on. These cars were a dime a dozen back in the seventies. I bought a 69 Malibu for $150, an S-code 390 Cougar XR-7 for $350 and a 69 GTO for $550 in 77-78. Those were the days.
If I were a time traveler, I’d stop by in 1978 and snatch this up for $200
If this is a matching numbers car, I would allow it to remain so. Clones are clones, the value truly can be found in the numbers. 15K is actually not a bad price, and chances of you getting it cheaper with CASH, is a possibility. Rare find, keep it so!
I have to agree with Steve R, too little car for too much money. This thing is probably priced at at least 2 times what it is worth at best.
LOL…you have to be kidding…right?? Priced two times for a possbile matching numbers 68 Chevelle…that actually drives and operates as it should?? What is YOUR Dollar value on this number matching, driveable, rare 50 year old blast from the past??
No, I am not kidding. This is a base model Chevelle in lousy shape. Just the bodywork and paint will cost more than the asking price and then you have the suspension, engine, and interior to deal with. For that kind of investment you can pick up a fairly nice SS 396. I believe that 5 to 6 thousand is about the ceiling. Anymore than that makes very little sense. (Maybe if it were your grandmothers one owner car with a ton of sentimental value making the investment could be justified.)
First, I do have a 68,69,70 Chevelle SS. Second their is NO WAY you can touch any of the 3 listed less than 50K. Third per your account IF you can find any of the above they probably have been liberated of matching numbers equipment. Fourth most of those SS Chevelles have been rode so hard after 50 years, good luck if it is still together by a thread..along with a title….they just do not exist anymore, unless fully restored…I have been and deal in this market 50 years…please show me your fairly nice 68 Chevelle SS, 396 matching numbers, for 15K
..I will be waiting
I didn’t say that you could get one for 15K, I said that after you spend all the money that this thing would require you could get a nice SS 396 and I stand by that. If you are so sure that this is a good deal, go for it.
It is A great deal based on original matching numbers and rarity, and a Chevelle. I stand by that opinion, again find another 50 year old Chevelle, matching for that price..show me please. Regarding purchase, as reflected above, I purchase SS models, if you would have noticed..the SS models have the advantage of not staying static in price, and truly reflect the muscle car Era, plus they are Americana, engraved within muscle car culture..Again show me..still waiting
I never said anything about SS models, and this conversation is going nowhere so I’m done. I have absolutely no intention of searching the internet just so I can say I was right because I already know that. I am 76 years old, I bought the first of 19 Corvettes when I was 17 years old, and I’ve lost count of the number of Chevrolets I’ve owned. I have a clue.
it does need a lot of work, and the price is a bit on the stiff side. it is what it is original Chevelle with a/c. show up with cash and i am sure this guy will deal.
Show me you are correct, with your data. Thank you.
No,again no.it needs all of it.cars like this,if it can be driven ok.if restoring,you gotta be crazy.and yes I can and do find 396 4 speeds solid nice,25,000.dont like it? Tough.
Hi, my 1st car was 68′ Malibu! My dad SOLD it while I was at work! it was my grandma’s neighbors Chevy. I bought it for 1350.00! In 73′ that was a lot of $ then! the original owner didn’t drive much. still had fac.front tires, in 73′ had 14,369mi! still new feel black vinyl roof, blue body, 307 smooth running, 70 on highway all day! w/2 spd.i bought headers w/$ and six pack pounders? 307 could breath! Best thing for this car! w/dual exhaust. ran better than ever! gas mileage up to 24mi.gal! more get-up, just a better car!! Totally different.
307 in a malibu chevelle were gutless wonders…while gas mileage may have been good, the horsepower along with a 2 speed tranny did not excite very many people…I had the same in a 69 Chevelle