Vehicle Description
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Please call Matt directly at 513-708-1468 with any questions about
this car.
Seven Hills Motorcars is exceptionally proud to offer this special
and very unique 1966 Chevrolet Malibu Sport Coupe in absolutely
amazing condition. The car is finished in the stunning, rare, and
beautiful color combination of Tropic Turquoise (LL) over black
bucket seats with a 4-speed Muncie transmission and "knee-knocker"
tachometer. This exact car was featured in the "Hemmings Muscle
Machines" magazine in May of 2016 with a six page article. There
are photos above of the magazine and article as well as link to the
article below. There is no way a similar Malibu could be purchased
and restored to this level of quality for any amount near our
asking price.
The previous owners of this car were extremely meticulous and also
kept detailed records for maintenance and restoration work
completed over the years. Accompanying the car and pictured above
are close to $20,000 in receipts. Included are receipts and
information for the paint job and a complete rebuild of the 327ci
engine. Also included with the car are some original documentation
such as the Protect-O-Plate, owners protection plan booklet showing
the original owner's name and the original dealership that sold the
car new, some Indiana registrations and State inspection receipts
from the 1960's, the owner's manual, and a reproduction window
sticker.
It is exceptionally rare to find a correct and original Malibu. The
vast majority of Malibu's on the market have been modified with a
different engine or cloned into something they are not like a
Chevelle or SS. It is really special to find an example such as
this car that has been left as a real Malibu and that fact is
something to sincerely be appreciated.
With the striking color scheme, dog-dish hubcaps, and red line
tires this car has a truly special look that always turns heads and
get attention. Whenever we have taken this car out or people have
visited our shop the color and appearance always gets complements.
In fact, we were told by the previous owner that the unique and
attractive look is what made the publishers of "Hemming Muscle
Machines" decide to feature this car. He said that in 2016 he had
this Malibu at the Good Guys car show in Columbus, OH. At the show
he was approached the publishers of the magazine to do a feature.
They said that out of the thousands of other cars as the show the
color, wheels, and overall stock appearance of this car made it
very special and made a great impression on the publishers.
Please view the Hemmings Muscle Machines article here:
https://www.hemmings.com/blog/article/like-a-jewel-1966-chevrolet-malibu/
https://www.hemmings.com/blog/article/like-a-jewel-1966-chevrolet-malibu/
This 1966 Chevrolet Malibu is in outstanding condition with
beautiful paint, flawlessly clean interior, nice lines, and no
rust. The car is in excellent mechanical condition and drives
awesome; it is smooth on the road and at highway speeds. It is
ready to be driven and enjoyed and I would not hesitate to hop in
the car right now and take a road trip. Please peruse all of the
photos, video, numbers, and other information to get a true sense
of how nice and clean this Malibu really is.
As a side note, this Malibu is not a dealer auction vehicle. Our
classic cars come from owners who expect their car to go to someone
that will give the vehicle the same care and attention as they did.
We invite and encourage you to examine the car in person or have
the car inspected. Please take the time to scrutinize each picture.
We photograph each vehicle to the greatest extent so you can feel
confident about your purchase. If you have a question about the
Malibu, just give us a call.
Exterior
The Tropic Turquoise exterior is in beautiful condition. As one can
see in the photos the finish has dazzling gloss, deep shine, and
smooth finish. Both doors open nicely with a great feel. The wheels
and dog-dish hubcaps are in excellent condition with a nice finish
and no curb rash. The tires have about 90% tread left and are sized
215/70R14. The chrome looks great and has a brilliant finish. The
car has all correct "T-3" headlamps. There are a few years on this
restoration so there will be some tiny signs of very limited use
around the car. There are no major blemishes that have been
intentionally excluded from the photos, but they may be some very
faint imperfections that were too small to show up with the camera.
As one can see in the many photos of the underside, this Malibu is
totally solid. The bottom of the car is exceptionally clean and
correct and the car looks nearly as good underneath as it is on
top. As one can see in the photos this car has no rust issues at
all and we have included specific photos of the rockers, lower
quarter panels, and frame areas on the car most prone to rust to
show how nice it looks.
This Malibu Coupe looks just as good in person as it does in the
photos.
Interior
The Black interior of the Malibu looks utterly splendid. The seats
are in like new condition with virtually no wear. The carpet is
also in "like new" condition with no stains, rips, or holes. The
dash is in terrific condition with no cracks, fading, or sun
damage. All of the gauges faces are crisp and the lenses are
crystal clear. The original am-fm radio is still mounted and most
importantly the dash has not been cut or modified for an
aftermarket installation. There is an additional modern radio that
has been tastefully installed below the dash that could easily be
removed if a future owner wanted to do so. This car has the best of
both worlds with the stock unmolested look of the original radio
along with the benefit and better sound quality of a modern stereo.
The door panels look excellent with no cracks or splits, and both
door pulls are solid and in tact. The rear package tray is in great
condition with no warping or fading. The original steering wheel is
still with the car and pictured above. This Malibu has never been
smoked in; there are no burns marks and no aroma of cigarettes.
The trunk is very clean, nicely detailed, correct, and complete
with the matching spare tire and rim, jack, jack handle, jack base,
bumper hook, and trunk mat.
The interior looks just as good in person as it does in the
photos.
Mechanical
This Malibu seems to be in great mechanical condition. As stated
above there are nearly $20,000 in receipts for the car so it is
very well sorted mechanically. The 327ci starts right away every
time, runs well, and idles well. The car drives terrifically. In
the video below one can observe the car accelerating on the highway
up to about 70mph, braking to stoplight, and going through some
curves. Please note that there are no strange noises or vibrations
and the car performs quite well overall. There is no blue smoke
when starting or driving the car. The car was born with a 3-speed
on the tree, but the Muncie 4-Speed installation looks stock and
operates great. The shifter is tight, the transmission does not pop
out of gear, and the clutch feels good. The brakes are responsive
and do not pull to one side or the other. The transmission shifts
smoothly throughout the power band. This Malibu has plenty of power
and is quite fast for its size.
Also, the engine compartment is beautifully clean, detailed, and
correct as one can see in the photos. The car has the correct and
original air cleaner, valve covers, and other engine components.
This car came new with a rare and odd C...for more information
please contact the seller.
