In 1970, the RPO Z25 option turned an ordinary Malibu into an SS 396 and perhaps 12% of Chevelles were ordered that way. But the numbers are much smaller when you break out just Canadian production, which was about… more»
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Apr 21, 2021 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Rare 4-Speed: 1979 Chevrolet Malibu
By the time the fourth generation of the Chevelle would come out, the Malibu nameplate had taken over duties. The downsized cars would run from 1978-80 and replace the Colonnade style that had come before it. The Malibu was… more»
Apr 14, 2021 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Alley Find: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
The Chevelle SS 396 was a series of its own in 1966-68 during the heyday of the mid-size muscle car era. For 1969 – the second year of the second generation of the Chevelle – it would revert to… more»
Apr 12, 2021 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Running Project: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 4-Speed
We’ve seen a few Chevelle SS 396 project cars in recent times here at Barn Finds, but this 1970 model could be one of the best. It is a numbers-matching classic that runs and drives, and restoring it would… more»
Apr 9, 2021 • For Sale • 34 Comments
Rust-Free Barn Find: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
Some people believe that the supply of fantastic barn finds is beginning to dry up, but this 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 proves that this theory is far from true. This classic muscle car has been parked in a… more»
Apr 6, 2021 • For Sale • 51 Comments
Rebuildable? 1965 Chevelle Malibu Super Sport
This 1965 Chevelle Malibu SS looks like it was a pinball in a giant pinball machine. Whatever kind of accident it was in, the car has been damaged in all four corners, some points worse than others. This is… more»
Apr 5, 2021 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Barn Find Project: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
Chevy sold more than 300,000 Chevelle Malibu sport coupes in 1970, making it a hugely successful year. That includes some 53,600 SS396 models and another 8,800 SS454s. While the seller’s car is said to have a non-working big block… more»
Apr 3, 2021 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Owned Since ’87: 1974 Chevelle Laguna Type S-3
The Chevelle Laguna Type S-3 was the successor to the Chevelle Super Sport. It would debut in 1974, at about the time the muscle car market had petered off and gas prices were going up as a result of… more»
Mar 31, 2021 • Stories • 12 Comments
Story of a Field Find: Two Classic Chevrolets
Unlike so many reports here on Barn Finds, this is not a critique of a car for sale but the story of two cars that were rescued, with one of them currently undergoing a complete restoration. First is a… more»
Mar 16, 2021 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Same Owner 20 Years! 1969 Chevelle SS 454
This 1969 Chevelle started out life as a Malibu Sport Coupe and became an SS later. And it has a 454 cubic inch V8, something that wouldn’t come about until the 1970 model year. The 396 would have been… more»
Mar 14, 2021 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Blank Canvas: 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
I’m always dubious about the idea of tackling someone else’s part-finished restoration project, but that doesn’t extend to cars like this 1966 Chevelle Malibu. This is a car that follows the “what you see is what you get” philosophy…. more»
Mar 13, 2021 • For Sale • 13 Comments
1968 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 4-Speed Project
Okay, it’s time to grab a big handful of “brave pills” and decide how you would tackle the restoration of this 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396. It has rust issues, and they could never be classed as insignificant. However,… more»
Mar 5, 2021 • For Sale • 89 Comments
Amazing 14k Mile 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454 LS6!!!
Finding a beautifully restored classic car is one thing, but when a fantastic original survivor like this 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454 pops up, it is enough to take your breath away. This classic has never received any restoration… more»
Mar 4, 2021 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Older Restoration: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS396
Buying a classic car that represents an older restoration can be an attractive proposition. If it still presents well, that can be a fair indication that the work was completed to the highest standard. That would appear to be… more»
Mar 3, 2021 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Unrestored 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
Apart from the moment that these photos were snapped, it is claimed that this 1968 Chevelle Malibu has never seen snow or salt in its life. That’s an intriguing claim and one that deserves some further investigation. The owner… more»
Feb 19, 2021 • For Sale • 31 Comments
One Owner: 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu SS
1965 was the second year for the Chevelle and also for the Malibu SS as the Bow-Tie guys jumped into the mid-size muscle car wars. The Chevelle was a practical car that filled a gap between the full-size Biscayne/Bel… more»
