Vehicle Description
Just in time for summer, here is a classic convertible that looks
good, drives great and sounds awesome for you to tool around in.
It's the first year for the Malibu, offered as the top trim level
on the Chevelle and named after the California city known for its
natural beauty, beaches, and movie stars. Check it out, take a
ride. You just might feel like a movie star cruising down the
Pacific Coast Highway.
The automotive marketplace was changing rapidly in the sixties.
Everybody wanted mid-sized cars to sport around in and the Malibu
was Chevrolet's answer. Obviously, they hit it out of the park with
this design. Presented in the classic color combination of Black on
Red, this one adds the interesting twist, and pleasant surprise, of
a White convertible roof that looks great. Up front, the grill on
this car is unique as it was on the '64 only, changed right away
for some reason on the '65s. It is trimmed in polished brightwork
and underlined by a shiny chrome bumper. Chevelle in script and 283
over crossed racing flags graces the front fender, while a Malibu
badge appears on the rear fender. The simple, clean lines of the
body are reflected in the simple clean lines of the trunk with the
rear trim panel tying together the taillights and the sharp looking
bumper that underlines it. The car sits on chrome Rally wheels with
center spin hub caps that really add a nice splash of flash to the
car.
Open the door, (or just look inside if the roof is down), and you
will find a very fresh interior done in Red. There are thin chrome
highlights on the pleated door panels and a dashboard of brushed
aluminum with chrome piping trimming out the panel and the gauges.
A three spoke aftermarket wheel wrapped in vinyl has a column
shifter for the automatic trans and a Sun Super Tach sitting
directly in front of it. To the right is the factory AM radio, but
in the glove-box is a "secret audio" digital radio that is iPod
compatible along with some "not so secret" Sony speakers in the
rear footwells pumping out some of those awesome sounds we said
this car makes. Pleated bucket seats are comfortable for a day of
cruising, and the red boot that covers the top while it is down
dresses the car out nicely.
Under the hood you will find a neat and clean engine bay with a
nicely warmed over, and nicely dressed out 283 nestled inside. The
engine breathes in through a chrome Bowtie air filter housing which
sits on a Holley 4-barrel carb and an Edelbrock intake. An HEI
ignition system assured proper spark, and long tube headers help it
breath out efficiently. Chromed Chevrolet valve covers and fan
shroud add some more shine to the engine and an aluminum radiator
keeps things running cool. New components include the alternator
and A/C compressor as well as the belts and hoses. Power is sent
back through a 2-speed Powerglide transmission to a solid axle
sitting on coil springs. A control arm front suspension with coil
springs and power disc brakes assure good handling and stopping
power. A dual exhaust system with Flowmaster mufflers works in
conjunction with those headers to add yet more great sounds to the
experience of driving this car.
Come on down and check out this sweet ride. Then take it home and
get ready for summer time cruising.
