Two words that usually put my Spidey-senses on high alert when it comes to car listings are “survivor” and “original”. It’s great when you find a vehicle that qualifies as either, and while there are still plenty of vintage… more»
Malibu
Nov 30, 2022 • For Sale • 43 Comments
307 V8 4-Speed! 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
I got a bit excited when I saw this listing for a ’69 Chevelle 300 Deluxe. It was the poor man’s version of the Malibu and they only built 10,000 300 Sport Coupes as opposed to 300,000 Malibu Sport… more»
Nov 23, 2022 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Numbers Match! 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
One of the most popular muscle cars of the 1960s and 1970s was the Chevelle Super Sport, especially the SS 396. But most folks don’t realize that it was only a series of its own for 1966-68, relegated to… more»
Nov 9, 2022 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Build it Your Way! 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
Take a close look at this Pleasanton, California classic before pronouncing it too far gone, and credit the seller with showing the clean and relatively rust-free undercarriaage on this rough-looking Chevy. The 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu’s non-original and non-running… more»
Oct 12, 2022 • For Sale • 22 Comments
53k Original Miles: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Convertible
Chevrolet introduced its Second Generation Chevelle in 1968, and depending on the buyer’s budget, they could order their new car with a drivetrain combination from pretty sedate to genuinely muscular. Some buyers chose to tread the middle ground, which… more»
Oct 12, 2022 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Real Deal Project: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
This 1970 Chevelle checks a lot of boxes. SS 396 L34 engine. Muncie 4-speed manual transmission. One owner. Numbers matching. Fathom Blue paint. Documentation to verify authenticity. But it needs a complete restoration having been off the road since… more»
Sep 24, 2022 • For Sale • 7 Comments
450 HP Project! 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
Beginning in 1970, the Chevy Chevelle Super Sport was marketed in two versions, the SS 396, and the new SS 454. But the 396 was new in a way, too, as the engine now displaced 402 cubic inches. But… more»
Sep 20, 2022 • For Sale • 16 Comments
1 of 15: 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396
Rare is the vintage car listing where the seller provides as much detail as this one. In this case, the seller knows about every nut and bolt in his machine and is happy to pass along that knowledge. He/she… more»
Sep 20, 2022 • For Sale • 29 Comments
First Generation Chevelle Malibu With 82K Miles!
Originally paying homage to the coast of California, the Malibu name began as a trim level on the Chevrolet Chevelle in 1964. There are technically nine generations of the Malibu, and it remains as the only sedan currently being… more»
Sep 5, 2022 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Demolition Derby: 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
The Malibu Sport Coupe was the biggest seller in the Chevelle intermediate series of cars sold by Chevrolet. More than 300,000 copies were produced in 1969 alone, comprising 60% of the total inventory. This ’69 Malibu was a fairly… more»
Sep 3, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Still In the Barn: 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle
After the successful introduction of the compact Falcon in 1960, Ford saw the need to further diversify by adding a mid-size model in 1962, using the tried-and-true Fairlane name. Chevrolet decided to follow suit and debuted the Chevelle in… more»
Aug 27, 2022 • For Sale • 2 Comments
Father and Son Stalled Project: 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle
The Chevy Chevelle quickly became Detroit’s most popular mid-size car after its introduction in 1964. Production exceeded 447,000 units by 1966, including 158,000 Sport Coupes like the seller’s auto. The Super Sport was a series of its own by… more»
Aug 24, 2022 • For Sale • 46 Comments
Only 1,900 Miles? 1979 Chevrolet Malibu
The Chevelle was born in 1964 as an intermediate step between the compact Chevy II/Nova and the full-size Biscayne/Bel Air/Impala. When the cars were redesigned and downsized in 1978, the Chevelle nameplate was retired in favor of the Malibu… more»
Aug 12, 2022 • For Sale • 15 Comments
40k Original Miles: 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
The First and Second Generation Chevrolet Chevelle remain strong performers in the classic market, even if they don’t wear an SS badge. That is especially true if the car in question is a low-mileage and unmolested survivor. That is… more»
Jul 19, 2022 • For Sale • 4 Comments
One Owner Malibu: 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle
Production of the second generation of the Chevy Chevelle was winding down in 1972. They would be replaced the following year with the new Colonnade styling technique that eliminated true hardtops for safety reasons. This ’72 Malibu is a… more»
Jul 6, 2022 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Restore or Clone? 1970 Chevrolet Malibu
The 1970 Chevelle Malibu is one of the most often cloned cars as SS 396s or 454s. That may be because more than 300,000 of the Sport Coupes were built during that model year. This one is a stalled… more»
