Chevrolet’s mid-size Chevelle quickly became the best-selling car in its class after its arrival in 1964. The car got a styling refresh in 1966, so changes in 1967 would involve mostly the grille and taillights. The Malibu was the most popular model, and the Sport Coupe like this one would be a big seller as an SS 396. The Chevelle seen here has had the same owner for 30 years and was stored in a garage for the last 23. Located in Bridgewater, New York, this Chevy runs great now but has its share of cosmetic issues. The car is available here on Facebook Marketplace for $13,900 (the price is firm).
This Chevelle may have had a 283 or 327 cubic inch V8 when it left the factory. But a 350 resides there now, installed who knows when. The automatic transmission is column-shifted, but we’re not told if it’s a Powerglide or a Turbo-Hydramatic. The presence of later bucket seats (they have headrests, not standard until 1969). We don’t know why the car went into hiding in 2003, but work was likely done to get it running well again (the seller has added 400 miles since then).
The tires are new (only 10 miles). The paint is the Malibu’s original Nantucket Blue, but the sheet metal is questionable, at least on the passenger side of the ride. You could go the route of a “ratty restomod,” as the seller puts it, or opt for a restoration that won’t be numbers-matching. While the Chevy has power steering, the drum brakes are manual, so they won’t stop on a dime like your new Lexus.
Inside the passenger compartment, a fair amount of black duct tape is accenting the vinyl upholstery, at least in the front. You could drive the car the way it is (after you lose the goofy steering wheel), and it will draw some attention at Cars & Coffee. What would your game plan be like with this Chevelle? And thanks for the cool tip, “Zen”!
13k gives me hope the low bar for classics has come up while at the same time knowing the high bar has come down. Of course I like this car. As a buyer I personally don’t like the price, but as a seller I’m hopeful
I think they made a mistake placing the decimal point on the price, lol
The market is a little down on classic cars with economy but this one looks promising. The buckets are not correct as steering wheel but would find a full seat and correct wheel. Put a new skin on quarter match paint and drive it. Possibly some dog dishes ( center caps) on wheels too.
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Put it back in storage.
A real Roach at that price
Some of the comments here lead me to believe everyone hasn’t researched the current prices of 67 Chevelles and Malibus! This car isn’t too far gone and you can probably drive it home. I would replace the right rear quarter & door skin and drop a 4 speed in it since it’s not matching #’s. Then smooth the blemishes, repaint and replace the interior and have yourself a sweet little cruiser.
The 13,900 is VERY wishful thinking considering the rust on this one. The metal that probably doesn’t exist around the back glass is very expensive to repair. Other sheet metal is available, but this will require a complete re-skin.
What are you seeing that I don’t? Go on the Marketplace listing and actually view the rear window, trunk and underneath photos. The grille and bumpers even look good. This car is a steal when you reference the current values of these.
13K? Ha ha ha ha, someone’s smoking crack
It’s not an SS so won’t bring the big bucks, but I would think $30 to $35k restored would be possible. It needs work but I’ve seen a lot worse in thi price range. If one is handy with a welder this has possibilities.
This is why they say buy them done.