For many, the 1970 model year was the last of the true muscle cars. Rising insurance premiums had already begun to take their toll, and engines would soon be detuned to run on unleaded fuel for lower emissions. The… more»
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Sep 7, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
More-Door Project: 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
The Chevy Chevelle was wrapping up its first generation in 1967 (it was introduced in 1964 as the GM division’s new intermediate-sized product). The car received a minor facelift in ’67 and the Malibu was still the top-of-the-line model… more»
Sep 6, 2024 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Too Many Doors? 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
Among serious car enthusiasts, many sedans just don’t get the same amount of fanfare as their two-door counterparts, and it’s understandable since most are viewed as more family-oriented rather than having the cool factor that comes with only half… more»
Aug 28, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Muscle Truck! 1970 Chevrolet El Camino SS 454
Muscle cars were all the rage in the late 1960s, but the muscle truck hadn’t quite been developed. Based on the Chevelle platform, the El Camino was Chevrolet’s “gentleman’s pickup” – and they began offering a Super Sport version… more»
Aug 21, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Rebuilt 454 V8 Project: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS
The Chevrolet Chevelle was one of the best-selling mid-size cars in 1970. And the SS 396 was one of the most popular muscle cars with more than 53,000 copies sold (plus nearly 9,000 sporting the SS 454 option). The… more»
Aug 20, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Mostly Original Cruiser: 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
In the 1950s, most car companies offered just one size of automobile. By the next decade, compacts and then intermediates were added to the lineup of traditional full-size products. Chevrolet’s entry in the mid-size arena was the Chevelle in… more»
Aug 16, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
350 V8 4-Speed: 1968 Chevrolet El Camino
Chevrolet introduced the El Camino in 1959 in response to Ford’s Ranchero which came out two years earlier. The transport took a hiatus after 1960 but returned in 1964 based on the new Chevelle platform. As a “gentleman’s pickup,”… more»
Aug 15, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
3-On-The-Tree! 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
It’s a sad tale we hear frequently at Barn Finds, when an optimistic auto enthusiast purchases a vintage car to restore, but unexpected health issues force the project to grind to a halt. That’s what happened with this 1965… more»
Aug 10, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
36k Original Miles: 1977 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Classic
During the late-seventies, the downsizing of automobiles played a pivotal role in the quest for better fuel economy, with both the Chevrolet Impala and Caprice getting a mass reduction for the ‘77 models. However, the Chevelle soldiered on for… more»
Jul 30, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
What’s It Worth? 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
The mid-size Chevy Chevelle got a modest facelift for the third year in a row in 1971, but it was still very much the car that had been redesigned in 1968. The biggest changes came in the form of… more»
Jul 29, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
No Reserve Project: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle
Some of you might be thinking, “What, another 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle?” Well, yes, there were, including the El Camino, about 500K of all stripes assembled 55 years ago – and they do remain popular today. What caught my attention… more»
Jul 29, 2024 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Still In The Barn! 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle
Many gearheads will tell us the muscle car era reached its zenith in about 1969. Furthermore, many believe that the mid-size Chevrolets epitomized the muscle car craze. If those statements are true, we have the best of the best… more»
Jul 27, 2024 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Beefed Up 350 V8: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
The Chevelle was Chevrolet’s mid-size car in the 1960s and 1970s and the most popular version was the Malibu Sport Coupe. That makes the latter one of the most popular autos of the era to clone into an SS… more»
Jul 23, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Drop-Top Project: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
In 1970, Chevrolet built 635,000 automobiles in the Chevelle family, which included the El Camino and the new Monte Carlo. But just 7,000 were Malibu convertibles with a V8 engine. That’s how the seller’s Chevelle started life, but its… more»
Jul 15, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Forgotten Garage Find: 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
Each division of General Motors (except Cadillac) got a mid-size product to offer in 1964. At Chevrolet, it would arrive in the form of the Chevelle, and the Malibu would be its top model. Sales were good but took… more»
Jul 15, 2024 • Exclusives • 17 Comments
Big Block Muscle: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
Some enthusiasts are unwilling or unable to tackle a project build. For them, the only alternative is to purchase a turnkey classic that can be enjoyed immediately. The market has plenty of choices, but those with an iconic muscle… more»
