Vehicle Description
1964 Chevrolet Malibu SS Convertible
The 1964 Chevrolet Chevelle, Chevrolet's new midsize car, boasted
clean lines and appetizing proportions. On a 115-inch wheelbase, it
sat squarely between the compact Chevy II and the full-size line.
Upright in style and conventional in engineering, the A-bodied 1964
Chevrolet Chevelle was closer in size and shape to the "classic"
1955-1957 Chevys - and a response to Ford's recently introduced
Fairlane. Curved side glass was one of its few special features,
but a Chevelle was nearly as roomy as an Impala.
Chevelles came in two series: 300 and fancier Malibu. Sales started
off strong, suggesting that Americans might be developing a taste
for compromise in car size. Chevelles were billed as "a good foot
shorter and a few inches narrower than the big cars."
A quartet of engine choices included 194- and 230-cubic-inch sixes
(120 and 155 horsepower), a 195-horse 283-cubic-inch V-8, and a
220-horsepower version of the 283 with dual exhausts and
four-barrel carburetion.
A four-speed floor-shifted gearbox could replace the usual
three-speed, overdrive, or two-speed Powerglide automatic. During
the model year, a 327-cubic-inch V-8 capable of turning out 250 or
300 horsepower became available.
"Everyone has a bit of swashbuckler in him," the sales catalog
proclaimed - which could be satisfied with a Super Sport version of
the Malibu Sport Coupe or convertible. Priced at $162, the SS
package included front bucket seats in an all-vinyl interior, full
gauges, console and big round knob for the floor shift, plus
radial-pattern wheel covers borrowed from the Impala SS.
In SS form, the usual beltline trim strip was deleted for a cleaner
bodyside look. Nearly half of Malibu coupes and convertibles were
equipped as Super Sports - 76,860 in all - representing more than a
fourth of total Chevelle output. A heavy-duty suspension added less
than five dollars.
Buy this Chevelle SS convertible and be the envy of all your
friends. This attractive red convertible with black top and
interior is just stunning. This Chevelle is correct right down to
the 275hp 327ci engine with a powerglide automatic transmission,
power steering and power brakes. This is a true SS with bucket
seats and console. The dash is fully complemented with all gauges
including a clock. The addition of a VDO tachometer to the steering
column is a nice touch. The GM style rally wheels give the car a
great look. This a very solid car, the floor pans have been
replaced in a couple areas, all body mounts are solid and perfect
frame.
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 100 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. A 450 barn find
collection is currently on display.
This vehicle is in our showroom in Morgantown, Pennsylvania,
conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia on the I-76
Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is www.classicautomall.com and
our phone number is (888) 227-0914. Please contact us anytime for
more information or to come see the vehicle in person.