Originally paying homage to the coast of California, the Malibu name began as a trim level on the Chevrolet Chevelle in 1964. There are technically nine generations of the Malibu, and it remains as the only sedan currently being… more»
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Sep 15, 2022 • For Sale • 8 Comments
65k Original Miles: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
While muscle car sales were beginning to feel the pinch by 1970, Chevrolet still found buyers for an impressive 53,599 examples of its iconic Chevelle SS 396. Today, the 1970 SS 396 is one of the more desirable muscle… more»
Sep 14, 2022 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Original 402/4-Speed: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
Brand recognition is a crucial consideration for any manufacturer in the consumer world. Once a company develops an instantly recognizable model, they tend to avoid changing the name to reduce the potential for lost sales due to buyer confusion…. more»
Sep 8, 2022 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Budget A-Body? 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle
It can be said that “A rising tide lifts all boats”. Well, I’m not trying to sound like a motivational poster but I do posit the suggestion from time to time that over-the-top muscle car values inordinately drive up… more»
Sep 5, 2022 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Demolition Derby: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
The Malibu Sport Coupe was the biggest seller in the Chevelle intermediate series of cars sold by Chevrolet. More than 300,000 copies were produced in 1969 alone, comprising 60% of the total inventory. This ’69 Malibu was a fairly… more»
Sep 3, 2022 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Low Mileage 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
The muscle car wars of the 1960s and 70s reached their peak in 1970 with the Chevrolet Chevelle LS6. The top-of-the-mark LS6 included the “450” horsepower 454 V8 and is incredibly valuable today. This car is an L34 cousin… more»
Sep 3, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Still In the Barn: 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle
After the successful introduction of the compact Falcon in 1960, Ford saw the need to further diversify by adding a mid-size model in 1962, using the tried-and-true Fairlane name. Chevrolet decided to follow suit and debuted the Chevelle in… more»
Aug 28, 2022 • For Sale • 26 Comments
44k Original Miles: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
The Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 is one of the most desirable muscle cars in the current classic market. Pristine examples command impressive prices as enthusiasts clamor over one another in a bid to park one in their garage. With… more»
Aug 27, 2022 • For Sale • 2 Comments
Father and Son Stalled Project: 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle
The Chevy Chevelle quickly became Detroit’s most popular mid-size car after its introduction in 1964. Production exceeded 447,000 units by 1966, including 158,000 Sport Coupes like the seller’s auto. The Super Sport was a series of its own by… more»
Aug 26, 2022 • For Sale • 48 Comments
Gold on Gold on Gold: All-Original 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle
“1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Survivor,” the ad here on eBay says. You look, and the first thing you see is a mud flap at the bottom of the driver’s side wheel well. Then the full-wheel covers with whitewalls grab you…. more»
Aug 20, 2022 • For Sale • 7 Comments
396/4-Speed: 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
When Chevrolet released the Second Generation Chevelle in 1968, it moved away from coke-bottle styling. The new body gave the Chevelle a more muscular and purposeful appearance, and when the buyer ordered the SS 396, the car possessed the… more»
Aug 15, 2022 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Desert Project: 1974 Chevrolet Laguna S-3
For 1974-76, the Laguna S-3 became the successor to the Chevelle Super Sport. Times had changed, and raw power was being phased out in favor of style and sporty looks. You could still get a 454 cubic inch big-block… more»
Aug 12, 2022 • For Sale • 15 Comments
40k Original Miles: 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
The First and Second Generation Chevrolet Chevelle remain strong performers in the classic market, even if they don’t wear an SS badge. That is especially true if the car in question is a low-mileage and unmolested survivor. That is… more»
Aug 9, 2022 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Stalled Custom Wagon: 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle
Chevrolet introduced the mid-size Chevelle in 1964 to fill a gap between the compact Nova (and Corvair) and the full-size Impala (etc.). It was highly popular overall, but one of the least seen versions was the 2-door station wagon…. more»
Aug 7, 2022 • For Sale • 36 Comments
Nomad Redux? 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle 300
Chevrolet’s original Nomad (’55-’57) was an arguable success. Reaching a sales total of about 22K units, it probably had a more limited appeal than most station wagons due to its price, and of course, its two-door body style –… more»
Jul 28, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Waiting To Be Saved: 1975 Chevrolet Laguna S-3
The Laguna S-3 was introduced in 1974 as the successor to the Chevelle Super Sport. As the new Colonnade styling arrived in 1973, performance was becoming a thing of the past. Rising insurance premiums and growing government regulations were… more»
