Vehicle Description
SUMMARY
Authentic code 138 Malibu Super Sport
327 cubic inch L79 V8 (not original to car)
Muncie 4-speed manual transmission (not original to car)
Correct Regal Red paint / Correct White top
Correct Medium Red interior
Modern audio
10-bolt rear axle
14-inch wheels
You already know that RK Motors Charlotte has a thing for
Chevrolet's most famous muscle car. From their long list of options
and stacks of documentation to their hundreds of cubic inches of
big block bliss, we've brought you some of the most mind-blowing,
potent and flat-out brutal Chevelles the market has ever seen! And
from the NASCAR-inspired 300 we sold last month to the rare
Carolina Blue coupe that's currently parked in our showroom, we
continue to be your number one source for anything that starts with
the letters C, H, E and V. After all, what's not to love about a
classic that defines the dominant era of Chevrolet ingenuity,
showcases an unparalleled era in American culture and represents
the best era of Detroit's manufacturing might? Absolutely nothing;
and that's why this clean drop-top, with its 350 HP L79, Muncie
4-speed and classy red on red aesthetics, is the perfect piece for
the muscle car fan who enjoys hitting the road OR the show! Note:
this is NOT a documented, numbers matching L79 Chevelle
Convertible. Think $150K for one of those!
BODYWORK/TRIM
Fully sorted and ready to cruise, this authentic code 138 drop-top
recently benefitted from a thorough, frame-off restoration. Under
the car's correct Regal Red 2-stage, an incredibly straight
fuselage features solid panels that, with the exception of their
recent massage, have led a quiet, drama-free existence. By the end
of that massage, those panels featured better-than-factory
alignment and, when opened and closed, sounded firm and functioned
exceptionally well. And today, this glossy Chevy is one fantastic
looking hot rod that parks just as well as it plays!
For 1965, the top-of-the-line Malibu SS utilized a classy
appearance and unique trim pieces to distinguish itself from
Chevrolet's working class 300 and mid-level Malibu offerings. At
the front of this clean classic, a correct grille centers a small
Chevrolet crest and correct T3 headlights between fresh "CHEVROLET"
lettering, a guarded bumper and amber parking lamps. At the sides
of the car, cross-flag "327" emblems and small "Malibu SS" scripts
hint at an upscale personality while traditional door handles and
bowtie-branded mirrors perfectly complement straight wheel lips and
textured rocker guards. At the top of the car, a finned hood leads
the eye to fresh stainless frames, which trace like-new glass under
correct White vinyl. And at the back of the car, a black-trimmed
valence hangs a second round of "CHEVROLET" lettering between clean
taillights, a third "Malibu SS" script, clear reverse lamps and a
second guarded bumper.
ENGINE
Motivating this real-deal Super Sport is an exclusive L79 V8 that,
according to the factory, twists stout 11 to 1 compression into 350
Corvette-matching horsepower. Savvy collectors will quickly locate
the 327's correct 3782870 casting number. Casual observers will be
quick to notice the mill's L79-exclusive polished, twin-snorkel air
cleaner. And everyone will start to vibe when air and fuel flow
from a big Holley carburetor in to a hot Winters intake that's
framed by high-flow cylinder heads! That air/fuel mixture meets
spark thanks to Packard Radio TVRS cables, which crawl around
polished, 327-branded valve covers on their way to a correct points
distributor. Spent gases fall in to old school cast iron exhaust
manifolds. There's a vintage radiator that joins a Chevelle-spec
alternator, a Kleer View water bottle and a Delco-topped battery to
round out the car's first-rate ancillaries. Details like polished
fuel lines, a polished oil filler, an AC fuel filter and a correct
GM water neck create a distinct sense of authenticity. And, when it
comes to keeping up appearances, the tagged engine compartment is
clean, attractive and ready to roll, all the way from its Chevy
Orange block to its glossy black fenders!
DRIVETRAIN/SUSPENSION
Throw this Chevelle on a lift and you'll find rust-free floorpans
that hang a seamless layer of Satin Black paint above a straight
and solid chassis. That chassis rolls on a traditional double A-arm
front and 4-link rear suspension, which has been fully rebuilt and
carefully coated in gloss black pigment. Behind the stout small
block, a correct Muncie 4-speed twists a tough 10-bolt axle.
Efficient turns and confident stops are the product of GM-spec
drums and a Saginaw steering box. Exhaust rumbles through big,
aluminized tubes to throaty turbo mufflers. Power flows through
14-inch steelies, which spin 7.75 BF Goodrich Silvertown whitewalls
around red-detailed Super Sport discs. And all of the car's lines,
hoses, brackets and fasteners, completely replaced at the time of
restoration, display very little weathering.
INTERIOR
Pop this A-Body's solid doors and you'll find a correct Medium Red
interior that's a true thing of beauty. In the middle of that
cockpit, sharp Strato bucket seats are in excellent shape and show
little to no signs of wear. In front of those seats, a Regal Red
dash hangs standard telemetry between a fresh pad, gorgeous chrome
trim and a modern, direct-fit radio. At the base of that dash,
like-new carpet centers thick rubber floor mats on a chrome shifter
and V-shaped console. At the sides of that carpet, pliable door
panels hang bright handles and simple armrests between pristine
stainless, dent-free sills and small Chevrolet crests. In front of
the driver, a satin, speed-drilled steering wheel spins a faux
Rosewood rim around a red, white and blue horn button. And behind
the passengers, a fully restored trunk hides a fresh mat beneath a
full-size tire.
OUR SALE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING ACCESSORIES
A vintage Motorola Solid State radio
In summary, this top-notch Chevy represents 'muscle motoring' at
its very finest, combining a drop-top driving experience with
stunning design, a clean restoration and no-excuses performance.
Hit the backroads... Take it to a show... Put it in the
Independence Day parade... Whatever you elect to do with this cool
Chevelle, it's sure to be the centerpiece of traffic, the focal
point of your garage and, most importantly, the car you most look
forward to being seen in!