Malibu

Ambitious Project: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu

General Motors introduced a third tier of automobiles in 1964, the intermediate. In Chevrolet’s case, it was the mid-size Chevelle that was sandwiched between the compacts Chevy II and Corvair and the full-size Impala, et al. It would quickly… more»

Cool Daily Driver: 1974 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu

The 1974 model year was a difficult one for U.S. automakers. All of a sudden, gasoline was no longer cheap, and motorists were sitting in long lines waiting for a few gallons (thanks to the 1973 OPEC oil embargo)…. more»

Top-Down Performer: 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu

The Chevelle was one of Chevrolet’s best-selling automobiles from 1964 to 1977 (rebranded as the Malibu in 1978, the series’ previous most successful model). The second generation wound down production in 1972, including the seller’s car which was one… more»

396/4-Speed Project: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS

This 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS has enough of the right stuff to grab the attention of most bowtie fans quickly, and there are plenty of positives here to get excited about.  However, this cool Chevy is also a project,… more»

Restored 37 Years Ago: 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu

Between 1966 and 1968, the Chevelle SS 396 was a series of its own. Before and after, it was an option on the Malibu Sport Coupe (or convertible). The seller’s 1967 Chevelle is not a Super Sport, nor is… more»

Wagon Roller: 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu

Second-generation Chevrolet Chevelles used different monikers to separate station wagons from the rest of the lineup. Those names included Nomad, Greenbrier, Concours, and Concours Estate. We believe the seller’s 1972 edition is a Malibu equivalent, the Concours because if… more»

Stored 42 Years: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu

Introduced in 1964, the Chevy Chevelle would quickly become the automaker’s second most popular nameplate. After a restyle in 1968, the Chevelle sold more than 500,000 units in 1969, though that also included the El Camino pickup. The seller’s… more»

1 of 25 Canadian? 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu

More than 272,000 Chevelle Malibu Sport Coupes were built by Chevrolet in 1970. But, not all of them were made in the U.S. – nearly 30,000 were assembled by GM in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada, including the seller’s edition. What… more»

Older Restoration? 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396

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»

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»

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»

Crew Cab Six Banger – 1971 Chevrolet Malibu

“Another 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu? Yup! This one’s got four doors. Oh, OK, that’s something different.” And yes, it is an unusual discovery as I couldn’t find another, with the same body configuration, that has been reviewed here on… more»

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»

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»

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»

Minimal Malibu: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle

If you were on a budget in 1970, you may have bought a Chevelle just like this one. Malibu. Four doors. Six-cylinder engine. Automatic transmission. Two-tone paint. And that’s probably it. And relatively few of these body code 3569… more»

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