Vehicle Description
This 1967 Chevrolet Malibu Chevelle delivers big fun in a
reasonably-priced package and just doesn't seem to be trying too
hard to be something it's not. It's the kind of car that a lot of
guys would love to own and always figure that they're just too
expensive. Well, isn't it time to stop wishing and get into the
game?
The creamy white paint is low-key but it definitely enhances the
image of this clean-looking Chevelle. This neat A-body has the
clean, uncluttered lines that made it one of the most popular
muscle cars of all time, yet doesn't advertise with add-ons like an
aftermarket hood or fake SS badges. Instead, it's more like the car
you might have owned in, say, 1971 when horsepower was cheap and
you could get a clean car like this for not a lot of money. Those
long quarter panels are straight, body alignment is good, and with
a black pinstripe highlighting the body's curves, it has a classic
look. At first glance you might not notice that it's a 4-door, but
the clean hardtop profile is why Chevelles remain popular year
after year and it gives up very little to its 2-door siblings. The
paint is good enough to take to the local cruise night, but you
won't worry about it if you have to park it somewhere or get caught
in the rain. All the chrome bits look quite good, including both
bumpers and the stock Chevelle grille, and we sort of like those
big bumper guards, which are an unusual period accessory.
Black is really the only choice inside, and the comfortable bench
seats wear reproduction seat covers that look right and fit well.
As a sedan, there's a great deal of room inside and nobody will
complain about the accommodations. The dash is in great shape and
this 4-door offers a full complement of gauges, something that a
lot of its more sporting siblings omit. A recent wood-rimmed wheel
warms things up a bit and there's a custom digital AM/FM radio in
the original slot. The soft parts, including the carpets and dash
pad, are in great shape and the doors don't sag, which is critical
on the pillarless hardtop models like this. It also includes
heavy-duty floor mats, a neat accessory cup holder that slots into
the dash, and a trunk big enough for a few weeks' worth of
travel.
Someone spent wisely on the 327 cubic inch V8 under the hood, which
looks right wearing Chevy Orange engine enamel and dress up parts
like a chrome air cleaner and finned valve covers. Factory "double
hump" heads, HEI ignition, a factory intake manifold, and Holley
4-barrel carburetor help cement the Chevelle's performance legacy,
even in small block form, and with a burbling dual exhaust system,
it sounds great. Power steering and power brakes are nice additions
to a family-friendly cruiser, as is the 700R4 4-speed automatic
transmission, which offers effortless cruising. The chassis is in
very good condition for being mostly original, with plenty of
evidence of its lifetime spent down south. The factory suspension
hasn't been altered in any radical way, so it still rides and
handles as the factory intended and it sits on 17-inch US Mags
wheels with staggered performance radials.
That reasonable price tag doesn't mean someone cut corners, and
with a great low-profile look and great road manners, this Chevelle
delivers big time bang for the buck. Call today!