With neither an engine nor a transmission present, one aspect the next owner of this 1967 Chevrolet Malibu won’t ever have to be concerned about is keeping the Chevy numbers matching, which opens up plenty of possibilities regarding different directions the restoration can go. Do you keep it as close to stock as possible, clone an SS, or turn the Chevelle into a spectacular restomod? These are all viable options, but ultimately it’ll be up to the future caretaker to decide, so if you’re getting some ideas already the Malibu is Albuquerque, New Mexico, and can be spotted here on eBay, with the current bid of $3,150 enough for a sale as there’s no reserve.
The Chevelle proved to be a popular choice at Chevy dealers during the sixties decade, with some 227,800 finding buyers in 1967 alone. So while this one’s not rare, the exterior has one of those timeless and sporty designs that Chevy fans everywhere still flock to, and for the car’s final year before the Chevelle got a complete restyle the ’67 received a new grille upfront plus revised taillights that wrapped around to the sides, making this year model an easy one to identify.
We get little background information regarding the Malibu’s history and no mention of why the drivetrain was yanked, but the seller does specify that the car was originally equipped with a V8 and Powerglide, and the Chevy seems ripe for just about any combo that would bring a grin to the future owner’s face. The front bumper is nowhere to be found and some of the panels seem to have a less-than-perfect fit, but once this is addressed along with the dings and dents being straightened out plus a few rust issues getting repaired, this one’s probably going to look pretty good on the outside after a fresh coat of paint is applied.
Only this one shot of the interior is provided, but it’s enough to see that there’ll be plenty of things inside needing attention, including a complete dash refurbishment. The front bench is sort of bland, and since it’s toast anyway I could see axing it for a more exciting seating arrangement of some sort, although keeping it intact for originality and just having the front and back areas reupholstered isn’t a bad choice either. On the plus side, the seller says the floors and trunk pan are in good shape so hopefully, the undercarriage won’t require all that much focus. What direction would you go in with this 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu?
Rather than do an SS clone, remove the emblems, though use an SS hood since they look great on the car. Upgrade the entire drivetrain and interior based on your interests and budget. Then drive it.
Steve R
My sentiments exactly Steve!
Keep it a granada.gold 67 malibu car..but a gm crate 350 motor jegs..260 horse..350 tranny and done..paint the body..get the dings out.go Raley 15s wheels and some 67 buckets
.your done..make it a really 67 malibu car not a fake 67 junk car..that someone misrepresented as a 817.car..save the 67 malibu
Can’t tell what the underside look like but that year is one of my favorite.
Needs 383 stroker, three pedals on the floor, disc brakes and attention to the rear end.
I’d build a tribute SS 396 to my Dad who had to get to get rid if his due to his growing family. He was a chevy GM guy through and through. When I was born he made the Dr wait and list my birth certificate in 1963 at 4:09.
“he made the Dr wait and list my birth certificate in 1963 at 4:09”
I would’ve waited 18 more minutes