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»
Malibu Classic
Dec 30, 2023 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Baked Survivor: 1975 Chevrolet Malibu Classic
Buying a classic car can sometimes be a “swings and roundabouts” exercise. Finding a vehicle from a dry location minimizes the chances of rust issues, but the harsh UV rays in those areas often exact a high toll on… more»
May 29, 2023 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Surprise Under the Hood: 1982 Chevrolet Malibu
When Chevrolet downsized the mid-size Chevelle in 1978, they dropped the name used since 1964. Instead, the series was now called Malibu, which had been the top-line Chevelle before. The cars were at least 500 lbs. lighter in an… more»
Jan 26, 2023 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Mild Muscle: 1976 Chevrolet Malibu Classic
What you’re seeing first is how this 1976 Chevrolet Mailbu Classic started out before the seller began adding some custom touches. The Chevy appears to have been a well-cared-for example, although just your basic transportation wearing whitewall tires, factory… more»
Jan 14, 2023 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Four-Door Survivor: 1978 Chevrolet Malibu Classic
When the mid-size Chevy Chevelle was redesigned in 1978, the company dropped the Chevelle name and shifted the Malibu to represent the entire series. The rework of the car and name brought downsizing to all of General Motors’ intermediate… more»
Jun 20, 2022 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Downsized Survivor: 1978 Chevrolet Malibu
Chevrolet’s mid-size car, the Chevelle, would go through a metamorphosis in 1978. To begin with, GM downsized all its intermediates so the Chevelle would lose about 600 pounds. Then they would retire the name which had served the company… more»
Jun 7, 2022 • For Sale • 18 Comments
10k Mile Survivor? 1980 Chevrolet Malibu Classic
The popular Chevy mid-size car, the Chevelle, was “downsized” in 1978 to help make it more fuel-efficient without losing any passenger capacity. At the same time, the Chevelle name was dropped and replaced by its former top series, the… more»
Mar 16, 2022 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Colonnade Wagon: 1976 Chevrolet Chevelle
General Motors redesigned all their mid-size cars in 1973, going with a Colonnade styling theme which provided sedan-like roofs with pillarless doors. The concept was that the autos would safer in the event of a rollover. The Chevelle was… more»
Mar 1, 2022 • For Sale • 27 Comments
454/4-Speed Sleeper: 1979 Chevrolet Malibu Classic
General Motors’ mid-size cars were downsized in 1978, which included the Malibu whose name replaced that of the Chevelle. The cars were lighter, nimble, and better on gasoline, using smaller engines than in past model years. This ’79 Malibu… more»
Oct 18, 2021 • For Sale • 27 Comments
350 V8 Power: 1978 Chevrolet Malibu
Two big changes would take place for the Chevrolet Chevelle in 1978. First, they would be downsized and lose up to 1,000 lbs. in weight yet be as roomy as before. And second, they would drop the Chevelle name… more»
