While most people associate the Malibu model with the 1960s mid-size Chevelles, the 300 (and 300 Deluxe) were the bare-bones editions. The seller has a 2-door post coupe from 1967 that we’re told had a V8 from the factory rather than an inline-6. Today, this car has a Pontiac six-banger and needs some cosmetic work. Why the downward switch was made is unknown. Located in Wilton, Connecticut, this Bow-Tie project is available here on Facebook Marketplace for $8,000 OBO. An interesting tip brought to us by “Zen”.
The Chevelles were restyled in 1966, so the changes in 1967 were minor (mostly the grille and taillights). If you were one of the few to order a 300 2-door sedan with a V8 in 1967, you were one of just 1,900 buyers. The 300 Deluxe didn’t fare much better at 2,100 units. These were stark vehicles with little chrome trim and rubber floor mats (at least on the 300). Most buyers forked over the additional coin to get a Malibu instead.
We’re told this Chevelle had a 283 or 327 V8 when it left the factory, but it has a Pontiac 215 cubic inch inline-6 from 1963 or 1964. Why the change was made is not mentioned, but perhaps it was simply because the old motor was bad and this one was available. The car has an automatic transmission (Powerglide?) and the vehicle’s mileage is either 54,000 or 80,000, as the seller says both.
The Chevy starts, runs, and moves, but doesn’t stop very well. And some of the sheet metal is compromised, such as the trunk pan, floorboards, and rear wheel wells. The paint job is some version of green, and the upholstery is okay, though there is no headliner. The wheels are aftermarket, and the steering wheel looks like one from a 1970s Super Sport. The bottom line is this is a project car which might lend itself to a sleeper upgrade if the price is right.
The wheels are Pontiac
Once you see the floors and frame this car goes from it might not be too bad if the seller is negotiable to no way. If the underside is that bad, what does the body look like under the paint. There are better places to spend $8,000.
Steve R
One better place to spend $8000 is at a Slot Machine.
He says originally a V8 car, but that’s a Chevelle 6-cylinder radiator. He’s probably relying on the trim tag with 13211 on it, but the VIN is what matters since Baltimore coded all trim tags with V8 codes in 67 so the VIN could be 13111.
Overpriced either way!
Imagine the outcry from Chevy guys if it had a transplanted Pontiac V8.
Not worth half that.
Somebody ponied up as ad says ‘sold’!
Pontiac I-6 doesn’t bother me at all but only if with a 3 or 4spd behind it. I also like it being a 2dr post 300, simple.
Price was excessive in my opinion but maybe it wasn’t as bad underneath as it appeared in pictures?
8 large… :)
chevy 6 in it. it needs a bit of rust work done. it a good body style but not sure it’s worth all the4 work to bring it back. i think 8k is optimistic. really needs to lose the T/A rims.
My brother once put a Pontiac 389 in a 65 Chevelle. I have to admit the only thing I could say was why.
He’s got SS Chevelle price on this ? !!!!!
Chevelle SS’s haven’t been selling for this price for a couple of decades.
Steve R
1500bucks tops
Those are “283” call out flags on the front fenders.
? Is that a Chev straight 6 ?? If it was a Pontiac,it would be OHC ??? Not sure
If you’re going to go with a Pontiac inline 6 why not the OHC version?
Geomechs, where are you? Here’s you 300 series Chevelle! Just a couple years too old, but a blank canvas
Why do owners of these classics think that by changing the original steering wheel it enhances the car quality I see this all the time on this site and the sellers are asking for huge amounts of money for something that used to be or never was in the beginning and I’m referring to cloning
I’m seeing an inline Chevy as it does not have a timing belt and sprocket. Price seems high to me.