Vehicle Description
If you're one of those guys who's into wagons, this 1970 Chevrolet
Chevelle Malibu wagon is going to look very tempting. Taken as-is,
it's a cool survivor with a lot of practicality built right in. But
if you squint a little bit, maybe you can see a trick Chevelle SS
wagon that will stop people in their tracks at shows. At this
price, you can afford to get creative.
GM's wagons of the late-60s and early '70s are some of the most
attractive of all time. Sure, they were designed to be practical,
but there was no reason why they couldn't also be stylish and
sporty like this Chevelle Malibu. Repainted years ago in
factory-style tan, it has a low-profile look that works extremely
well with the tinted windows and shiny wheels. Aggressive, but not
too much. The good news is that the bodywork underneath is in
excellent condition, meaning that it's ready for anything you can
imagine (say, a Cranberry Red with white stripes SS job?). The
stainless and chrome is likely original, so it's in decent shape,
with some of it showing some age and some being in excellent shape,
including the roof rack, which I recommend you keep just for style
points. The grille should look familiar and with '350' badges on
the front fenders, it does offer decent performance in its current
state should you just decide to have some fun. This is a cool
piece!
The tan interior is in great shape and it's ready for a
cross-country road trip with the family. The materials are durable
and low-maintenance, and the patters are upscale so this wagon is
at home just about anywhere. It's simply too nice to be original,
and with black carpets up front, there's a handsome contrast that
works rather well. Chevelle owners will feel instantly at home
behind the wrap-around instrument panel, and to the owner's credit,
it hasn't been hacked up; the original AM radio is still in place
and factory gauges monitor the vitals. Options include factory A/C
(needs to be serviced) as well as power steering and brakes, both
of which are probably mandatory on a car this big. There's plenty
of space in the back seat for real-sized adults and obviously that
cargo bay will swallow just about anything. Nice carpets give it a
finished look and it's no so perfect that you'll be afraid to throw
your gear in there.
The engine is the original, numbers-matching 350 cubic inch V8
that's silky smooth and torquey enough to make the wagon feel
quick. With a stock 2-barrel carburetor and upgraded HEI ignition,
it's bulletproof reliable and reasonably thrifty if you take it
easy on the loud pedal. It looks right under the hood, too, with
Chevy Orange on the engine itself, a stock air cleaner assembly,
and no signs of meddling with the factory formula. A few bits of
chrome were added along the line, and a weekend of detailing could
really pay dividends here. It's backed by a TH350 3-speed automatic
transmission that's always ready to grab another gear, as well as a
sturdy 10-bolt rear end out back. New parts include rear springs,
shocks and tie rods, so it rides and handles right, and there's a
new Flowmaster dual exhaust system for a bit of aural excitement.
The underside is clean if a little crusty, and those flashy Torque
Thrust wheels and fat BFGoodrich radials give it a hot rod
look.
If you dig wagons, you're already making plans to put this Chevelle
in your garage. And if not, why? This is a lot of cool V8 hauler
for not a lot of cash. Call today!
