From its introduction in 1964, Chevrolet’s mid-size Chevelle would be a sales success for many years to come. The redesign from 1968 to 1972 was especially popular, which included the seller’s Malibu 4-door sedan. It was owned by two… more»
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Running Project? 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
The Malibu Sport Coupe was the Chevy Chevelle’s most popular model/body style in 1970. 300,000 of them left the assembly line, including the Super Sport. The seller’s example is the more common non-SS automobile, but a V8 with an… more»
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Fresh 454 V8 Muscle: 1980 Chevrolet Malibu
When General Motors redesigned and downsized its mid-size automobiles, the Chevrolet Chevelle dropped its main name. From 1978 forward, the intermediate was simply called a Malibu, the previous upgraded version of the Chevelle (that name had been around since… more»
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Canadian Project: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
While nearly 300,000 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Sport Coupes were built in 1970, almost 26,000 were assembled by GM of Canada. They were all V8-powered and 3,300 were equipped as Z25 SS 396 models. The seller’s project car is said… more»
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Future SS Clone? 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle
The second generation (1968 to 1972) of the Chevrolet Chevelle was a big seller. Especially the Super Sport editions that were hot during muscle car mania. Because documentation is required to tell a true SS from a clone, these… more»
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454 Power! 1978 Chevrolet Malibu
When the fourth generation of the Chevrolet Malibu was introduced in 1978, the Colonnade styling from the previous year was gone, and the downsized car took on a more modern, completely different appearance. In addition to the platform losing… more»
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SS Tribute? 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
The Chevy Chevelle entered the fourth year of its second generation (1971) with a sizeable facelift that brought large, single headlights (like the Monte Carlo) to the party. Many 1969-72 Chevelles have become Super Sport clones because their VINs… more»
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Granada Gold Muscle: 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
The Chevy Chevelle SS 396 may have been the second most popular muscle car in the 1960s. First-place honors surely went to the Pontiac GTO. It began as an option on the mid-size Malibu and became a series of… more»
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Real Deal Restored: 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle SS
You could still get a Chevelle SS 396 in 1972, but the engine was actually 402 cubic inches, and the horsepower rating was just 240 for an LS3. That’s because the industry changed its output ratings to SAE net… more»
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400-Equipped: 1964 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
This 1964 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu is far more than a pretty face. Its tidy exterior hides a secret, because the upgraded V8 under the hood should place plenty of power at the driver’s disposal. The buyer can enjoy this… more»
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Bucket Seat Project: 1964 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Wagon
Ford and Mercury introduced new “mid-size” cars in 1962 in the form of the Fairlane and Meteor. General Motors would follow suit in 1964, with Chevrolet’s entry being the Chevelle. The Malibu was the higher-end Chevelle, and the seller… more»
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396 Big Block Power! 1977 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
The third-generation Chevelle didn’t disappoint buyers looking for an attractive coupe, offering smooth lines on the outside and a popular style for the period, shared by numerous GM cars known as Colonnade bodies. However, by 1977, those seeking a… more»
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27k Miles! 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
Many consider the 1970 model year to be the pinnacle of muscle car sales. After that, the combination of rising insurance premiums and engine detuning for lower emissions took its toll on buyer interest. Chevrolet still built a flock… more»
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15k Miles? 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454
When the 454 cubic inch V8 engine arrived in 1970, it was the motor that Chevrolet had offered in a passenger car to date. And a natural home for it was in the Chevelle Super Sport, where it was… more»
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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»
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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»
