The Chevelle was Chevrolet’s entry into the then-new mid-size market in 1964. The name would run through 1978 before the top-tier Malibu carried the torch going forward. The second-generation (1968-72) would be its most popular, especially the 1970 model, like the seller’s car. This single-family-owned car looks to be in outstanding condition and may have been restored, although the seller doesn’t mention it. Located in Florissant, Missouri, this ’70 Malibu Sport Coupe is available here on eBay. The bidding has reached $30,200, but its reserve is still looming out there.
One it comes to describing this Chevrolet, the seller is short on words. We’re told how it was equipped when new but provides no history of its last 50 years. This is a shame because it would better help represent the car. It’s gold in color from head to toe, including the paint, the vinyl top, and the deluxe interior. All of it presents extremely well with no indication of any rust or prior body damage. It’s hard to believe that a car with 80,000 miles would be original and this nice.
Under the hood is Chevy’s 350 cubic inch V8 paired with a TH-350 automatic transmission. It would be one of 289,622 Malibu Sport Coupes built in 1970 with an eight-cylinder motor. Those cars were a full 45% of all Chevelle sales that year, which included the El Camino and new Monte Carlo which were lumped in when accounting for production. This one looks to have a new gas tank and dual exhaust. And the Rally rims have been painted to match the car as they came in silver when new.
When the original owner bought this auto, it looks like most of the options available that year were included. Bucket seats with a console, factory air conditioning, and power steering and brakes. All on this car which the seller says runs and drives but doesn’t elaborate on how well. Online price guides indicate that the resale value on one of these Chevies tops out between $20-30,000 – for non-SS models. So it would be interesting to see just how much a hurdle the reserve will be on this car.
Beautiful Chevelle and I would leave it just the way it is. If that motor is a 350/350 it should have a Rochester 4bbl. If not than it’s 275 I think. That would be the only thing I would change would be stock intake and Rochester 4bbl. If the motor needs a rebuild later add 4bbl camshaft. Otherwise enjoy the ride.🐻🇺🇸
This car isn’t completely original but it looks good in the images. Splatter paint was originally used in the trunk.
The link says that the car is no longer available so I will forego my usual gushing over old Mallbus , Novas and Grand Prix models and bemoaning their high costs now.
At 25k I’d do it. I’m not saying it isn’t worth the 30k plus, just that 25k would be my number. I would make a couple changes but nothing drastic. An aftermarket aluminum intake, buy paint it orange. I would rebuild the OEM carb because the original type gaskets and so forth do not like gas with ethanol. Been there, done that. That’s how I found out. If the valve guides and related parts were okay running unleaded gas I’d leave well enough alone. If not, that would have to change because being completely honest I would use it as my daily driver.
I used to pass by house near us all the time.There was a
’70 Malibu in the driveway that looked like it was very savable.Then
one day,it was gone.
I hate it when that happens.
Nice Malibu. I’d paint the rally wheels back to Argent and enjoy!
Ended at Reserve Not Met $30,200.