Apart from the moment that these photos were snapped, it is claimed that this 1968 Chevelle Malibu has never seen snow or salt in its life. That’s an intriguing claim and one that deserves some further investigation. The owner purchased the car to tackle as a project, but as is so often the case, the project Vs. available space Vs. available time equation failed to add up, so the Malibu needs to go to a new home. Located in Webster, New York, you will find the Chevelle listed for sale here on eBay. Bidding has made its way to $9,099, and the reserve has been met. I have to say a big thank you to Barn Finder Larry D for spotting this classic for us.

When you look at this photo, the claim about the Ermine White Chevelle not seeing snow or salt starts to look slightly shaky. There is rust present in the lower corners of the passenger door and the lower front fender on the same side. That appears to be key because the penetrating rust seems to be confined mainly to one side of the vehicle. That suggests that it has been exposed to something that has caused isolated deterioration. There is surface corrosion across other areas of the car, but this is it for penetrating rust in the body. Before its recent arrival in New York, the Malibu spent its life in sunny Florida, which will have helped its cause. Taking a closer look, the panels look relatively straight, although both front fenders have received a repaint at some point. The trim and chrome appear as though they could be restored, there are no issues with the tinted glass, and the Rally wheels add a great finishing touch to the exterior. I still don’t think that we’ve dug deep enough on the question of rust, so let’s look a bit closer.

The owner supplies this photo of the Malibu’s underside, and it is a joy to behold. There is a small amount of rust in the front floors, but this could be fixed with patches. I don’t see any justification for replacing the floors if the patches are cut and installed correctly. Otherwise, the frame and inner rockers look structurally sound. This photo probably tells the story of this Malibu better than any other, making the “no snow/no salt” claim seem plausible.

With the 1968 Malibu, buyers had plenty of choices to make when it came to engine and transmission configurations once they stepped into their local Chevrolet dealership. The original owner of this one chose to equip it with a 307ci V8, a 2-speed Powerglide transmission, power steering, and power brakes. That combination offered 200hp, and because the Malibu was slightly on the heavy side, it meant that the ¼ mile was dispatched in 17.9 seconds. The owner claims that the Chevelle has a genuine 91,000 miles on the clock. It isn’t clear whether he holds evidence to verify this, but it does seem that this is a classic that is roadworthy and ready to go. It is said to run and drive exceptionally well, so given the car’s sound structural state, the open road is beckoning this beauty.

I have to agree with the owner’s description of the Chevelle’s interior. He describes it as tattered, and while it is a long way from spectacular, it is, at least, serviceable. The slipcover hides whatever sins have befallen the front seat, while the back seat is pretty heavily stained. The dash and pad look like they are okay, while I think that the door trims could be salvaged after some careful cleaning. The same would appear to be true of the headliner. I’ve said this in the past, but I would be cleaning everything thoroughly before compiling a shopping list. You can be pretty sure that seat covers and a carpet set will be on it, but there might not be a huge amount extra to add to that list. There are not many luxury items to be found inside the car, but a life in Florida means that the inclusion of air conditioning is no surprise.

When the owner purchased this 1968 Chevelle Malibu, he had no intention of leaving it as Chevrolet built it. He intended to make some significant changes to the car, including to the drivetrain. That is still an option for the buyer to consider, although they could also choose to complete a faithful restoration. It doesn’t matter which path they choose to follow, it appears that they will be commencing that journey with a structurally sound foundation. I hope that one of our faithful Barn Finds readers decides to bid on this one because I’d love to see the finished product.