Malibu

V8 Project: 1979 Chevrolet Malibu

Chevy launched its intermediate car, the Chevelle, in 1964 and the Malibu would be the top trim level. With the redesign and downsizing of the 1978 models, the Chevelle name was retired, and the car became just Malibu through… more»

Older Restoration? 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396

The performance-minded SS 396 was a popular part of the Chevy Chevelle portfolio in the late 1960s. It started as an option after the Chevelle’s introduction in 1964, then became a series of its own for 1966-68 before reverting… more»

Dusty 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu SS Clone

For the past several years, the second generation Chevelle Super Sport has been one of the most often cloned muscle cars. And it’s sometimes hard to distinguish an imposter without a build sheet. The seller of this 1972 Malibu… more»

One Owner For 48 Years! 1966 Chevrolet Malibu

With a tractable history back to its purchase and a glove box full of documents, this 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu in Los Angeles, California comes to market seeking its fourth owner here on eBay. The Chevy’s longest-tenured owner enjoyed… more»

Rotisserie Project: 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle

The second generation of the mid-size Chevelle was wrapping up in the 1972 model year. And out of 415,000 built that season (including the El Camino), more than 207,000 were Malibu Sport Coupes, clearly the most popular model and… more»

396 V8 Project: 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu

Chevrolet added a mid-size model in 1964 called the Chevelle. It was sandwiched between the compact Chevy II and the full-size Impala et al. It was a huge success, and the first generation ran through 1967. The Malibu was… more»

Real Deal Roller: 1969 Chevelle SS 396

General Motors was a formidable player in the 1960s muscle car movement, including this SS 396 by Chevrolet. Based on a Malibu sport coupe (and convertible), the SS 396 is one of the most often cloned Detroit hot rods… more»

396-Equipped 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Project

The Chevelle SS 396 is one of the most duplicated cars out there, probably because the real thing was so cool, and the available population of Malibu’s hasn’t been depleted yet. This ’70 Malibu is a work-in-progress where much… more»

Too Many Doors? 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu

In its eighth year as Chevy’s popular mid-size car, the Chevelle got single-beam headlights for the first time in 1971 (like they did with the Monte Carlo the year before). Besides that – and the taillights/back bumper – the… more»

Drop-Top Project: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu

In its seventh year, the Chevelle would continue to be a big seller for GM. Excluding the new Monte Carlo personal luxury car, upwards of a half-million of the autos would leave Chevy factories. That included the seller’s 1970… more»

Real SS 396? 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle

Chevy saw the need for a mid-size car in its lineup and the Chevelle was born in 1964. It was a nice complement to the compact Chevy II/Nova and the full-size Biscayne/Bel Air/Impala. The Malibu would be the top… more»

One Family Car: 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu

The Chevelle was a mid-size car built by Chevrolet between 1964-78. It lived on afterward as the Malibu and was still in production as recently as 2020. The second generation was its most popular (1968-72), and this Malibu Sport… more»

SS 396 Project: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu

Chevrolet joined the mid-size auto market in 1964 with the Chevelle and the Super Sport would be a big part of these cars. In 1966, the SS 396 was promoted to a series of its own but reverted to… more»

Original or Restored? 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu

The Chevelle was Chevrolet’s entry into the then-new mid-size market in 1964. The name would run through 1978 before the top-tier Malibu carried the torch going forward. The second-generation (1968-72) would be its most popular, especially the 1970 model,… more»

Original Steel: 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu

Classic cars from the 1960s were famous for many things, including stunning looks and impressive performance. Many were also renowned for dissolving like a soluble aspirin at the merest suggestion of rain. It seems that few manufacturers were immune,… more»

Great Color Combo! 1969 Chevrolet Malibu

From a trailer near Brigham City, Utah, this 1969 Chevrolet Malibu seeks a new owner with the skills to put it back on the road. Spoiler alert:  it’s hit in the rear, and at least the left rear quarter… more»

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