The 1969 model year was another banner one for Chevrolet and its Chevelle mid-size offering. More than a half-million of them were built in a variety of body styles. But only 8,443 convertibles came with Malibu badging and a… more»
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Jul 9, 2023 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Rusty Roller: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
The 1969 and later Chevelle SS 396 is one of the most often cloned mid-size muscle cars. That’s because it ceased to be a series of its own after 1968, meaning they’re hard to prove without documentation from the… more»
Jun 26, 2023 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Garage Find: 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Project
In 1971, Chevrolet sold nearly 200,000 Malibu Sport Coupes. And the Super Sport was an option, not a series of its own (as was the case in 1966-68). This garage find is a mystery car in that it begs… more»
Jun 24, 2023 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Desert Roller: 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
Chevrolet quickly expanded its product lineup in the 1960s. First the Corvair, then the Chevy II, and finally the Chevelle, all within a four-year span. The mid-size Chevelle got its first styling refresh in 1966, so the 1967 editions… more»
Jun 21, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Factory Super Sport? 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle
Here’s another Chevy with its pedigree in question, as the seller of this 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle here on eBay isn’t sure if the car is a factory Super Sport model or not. But regardless of how this one left… more»
Jun 16, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
No Reserve Driver: 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle
The 1970-72 Chevrolet Chevelle Super Sport is one of the most popular muscle cars to clone. That’s because it’s hard to tell the difference between the real thing and an imitator without paperwork. Fortunately, no detective work is needed… more»
Jun 8, 2023 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Two-Owner Survivor: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle
The Malibu Sport Coupe was consistently the biggest seller in the Chevelle lineup. That may be because the Super Sport muscle car was often included in the numbers. In 1969, 60% of all Chevelle production was for hardtops like… more»
May 12, 2023 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Mystery Machine: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
Muscle car sales were at their peak in 1969, and yet Chevrolet made an interesting move with their powerhouse, the Chevelle SS 396. Having been a series of its own from 1966 through 1968, it reverted to option status… more»
May 10, 2023 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Driver Quality: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
One of the most iconic muscle cars of the 1960s forward was the Chevy Chevelle SS 396. But after 1968, the Super Sport was an option rather than a distinctive series. That means without specific documentation it’s hard to… more»
May 2, 2023 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Corvette Engine? 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
The styling of the second-generation Chevelle was tweaked in 1969, making for a better-looking car (IMO). Also, the 327 cubic inch V8 was dropped in favor of the new 350, which was available in outputs of either 255 or… more»
Apr 18, 2023 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Olds 455 Power! 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
The Chevelle SS 396 was one of the most popular muscle cars of the 1960s. And it was so much in demand that Chevrolet made it a series of its own from 1966 to 1968 (before and after that,… more»
Apr 13, 2023 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Mostly Original: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
General Motors introduced a range of mid-size cars across divisions except for Cadillac in 1964. The Chevelle was Chevrolet’s entry into the field and the most popular model would become the Malibu Sport Coupe. This 1970 edition is in… more»
Mar 27, 2023 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Desert Rescue: 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle
1972 was a year for some lasts when it came to the Chevrolet Chevelle, with big changes in store for the following year, including a new Colonnade body style which was originally scheduled for ’72 but got pushed back… more»
Mar 21, 2023 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Original Paint: 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
The Malibu Sport Coupe was the most popular version of the mid-size Chevrolet Chevelle. Yet, in 1972, a mere 2% of production involved anything other than a V8 engine. In the case of the seller’s car, it has its… more»
Mar 15, 2023 • For Sale • 61 Comments
Bruce Springsteen Owned! 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS
We’ve featured a few cars in the past on Barn Finds with celebrity ties, and it’s always interesting to hear what our readers have to say about how much that aspect in itself adds to the value of the… more»
Mar 13, 2023 • For Sale • 39 Comments
20k Mile Barn Find? 1972 Chevrolet Malibu
General Motors’ A-body intermediates were in their last outing of a five-year production cycle in 1972. So, the cars were little changed over the prior year in anticipation of big developments coming with the new Colonnade bodies in 1973…. more»
