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Tribute Muscle Car: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS

The 1970 model year is considered by many to be the pinnacle of muscle car production. After that, rising insurance premiums and fuel prices along with tightening emissions controls greatly impacted demand. The Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 was one… more»

350 V8 Survivor? 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu

The 1972 Chevy Chevelle was the last year in the car’s second generation (that had begun in 1968). A whole new design was coming in 1973, featuring the “Colonnade” styling that would be shared by all the other GM… more»

Running Project: 1971 Chevelle Malibu

Chevrolet treated the 1971 Chevelle to a styling refresh, its third since a redesign of the A-body intermediate in 1968. Gone were the dual headlights the Chevelle had carried from Day 1, replaced by large, singular peepers on each… more»

LS Upgrade: 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Convertible

Well-executed restomods can offer enthusiasts the best of both worlds. The creator can retain a classic’s inherent charm and desirability, while mechanical upgrades will often improve safety and performance. Such is the case with this 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu… more»

SS Wannabe? 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu

Nearly half of all Chevrolet Chevelle production in 1970 included the Malibu Sport Coupe. But a large portion of them still served the muscle car market as SS 396 or SS 454 powerhouses. The seller has a survivor-quality Malibu… more»

Malibu Roller Project: 1964 Chevrolet Chevelle

General Motors unveiled four mid-size cars in 1964, perhaps in response to FOMOCO and Chrysler going that route two years earlier. Chevrolet’s entry was the Chevelle, which had similar proportions to the 1957 Bel Air (the full-size Chevies had… more»

Worth Fixing? 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu

35 years is a long time for a project to be sitting around in limbo, and that’s how long the seller of this 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu has owned this one, with a decline in health making him realize… more»

SS Clone Roller: 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle

Chevrolet Chevelles produced from 1969 to 1972 have become popular for cloning as Super Sports. That’s because a lot of them were made, and Super Sports from that vintage are hard to identify as “real deal” without paperwork. The… more»

Worth Fixing? 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle Project

I could see where some naysayers might argue that there’s a reason the Cadillac hearse is sitting next to this Chevelle, possibly waiting to transport this one to its final resting place.  However, while it’s true that this Chevy… more»

One-Owner Project: 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu

General Motors treated all of its A-body intermediates to a redesign in 1968. Perhaps the best-looking of the lot was the mid-size Chevy Chevelle, which was entering its fifth year. The seller’s ’68 Malibu Sport Coupe is a one-owner… more»

Sitting 15 Years: 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle Project

Here’s another Chevelle that the owner acquired with the intention of performing a restoration, but as we all know, life often gets in the way of our best intentions.  Sometimes, it doesn’t take very long to realize our visions… more»

Drive Or Restore? 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu

As the decades pass, it seems fewer and fewer cars that offered a high-performance version haven’t already been cloned or tampered with in some fashion.  I completely understand the desire to take a lower-level version and create something more… more»

Estate Find: 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396/4-Speed

With the popularity and appeal of the Chevelle in the mid-sixties, it’s not surprising that the sales numbers were strong for all of the different models, with plenty of customers driving one home from their Chevrolet dealer in 1966. … more»

One Owner Survivor: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu

Some readers will take one look at this 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu and immediately dismiss it for having too many doors. However, doing so could be a mistake, because it is a genuine one-owner survivor with a freshly rebuilt… more»

Future SS Clone? 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu

After examining this 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu a couple of times, the best way I can think of to describe it is unusual, with most of that term referring to the roof area.  Pop-up sunroofs were a popular aftermarket… more»

53-Year Survivor: 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu

Here we have a 1972 Chevy Chevelle Malibu that hasn’t been converted into a Super Sport 396 or 454 clone. And we hope it stays this way with (at a minimum) an original drivetrain and paint. With a possible… more»

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