Vehicle Description
If you like your Malibus stock, well-preserved with a great
historical pedigree, and with low original miles, perhaps this
numbers matching, 1-owner 1971 Chevrolet Malibu is what you've been
looking for. With a slick Cranberry Red paint job that will make it
stand out in a crowded field, plus a bulletproof and original
drivetrain, it's the kind of car you won't be able to resist
driving every chance you get.
Just one glance at the photos will tell you this car is something
special. Sure, the Malibu (and the Chevelle for that matter) is one
of the best-looking muscle cars of all time, but with the cool
paint and no stripes (something rarely seen these days where clones
are a dime-a-dozen) on this one, it goes to an entirely different
level. Not Torch Red, but not quite orange, either, it stands out
like no red car ever could and the factory trim tag confirms that
it's the car's original color, which was resprayed in 2000. But you
don't put paint like this on wavy bodywork, so a great deal of time
was invested in getting the sheetmetal right before a drop of paint
went on, although as a clean survivor, it was admittedly a pretty
easy job. Then there are the added SS badges which give this car a
bunch of attitude that fits it perfectly, especially with the clear
headlights and turn signals to set them off. A period-correct
grille and shiny trim, and nice original bumpers with bumper guards
up front all turn this into a Malibu that people will be drawn to
without even knowing why.
The tan interior is all stock-spec that was replaced in 2000, which
is a very good thing. Too many guys go crazy trying to update their
cars, but nothing looks better than original gear in a vintage
piece of muscle, and the seats, door panels, and carpets give this
one a very clean look. There might be a few signs of age, but it's
evident everywhere you look that this car has been well-maintained
from the beginning. Note the crack-free dash, the column shifter
that manages the TH350 3-speed automatic transmission below, an
original steering wheel, factory A/C and an original set of gauges
and "idiot lights" ahead of the driver. The back seat looks
virtually unused, and because of the Malibu's penchant for Friday
night cruising with all the windows down, it now carries a JVC
AM/FM/Cassette radio in the dash for improved tunes. There's also a
nicely preserved trunk with its original mat and a full-sized spare
tire and jack set.
One of the most popular and dependable of Chevrolet engines in 1971
was the 350 cubic inch V8, and the one under this hood certainly
doesn't disappoint. This is the original, numbers-matching engine
with only 91,663 actual miles on the clock. Given the durability of
these engines and the relatively low-stress build (compression
ratios were starting to become mandated down in '71), you should
have no worries about enjoying this one as intended. It looks quite
good for its age and thanks to a restoration in the late '90s by
the original, 1-owner family, it runs superbly. Newer parts
throughout the engine bay confirm that this car has always been
important to its owner (ask us about its detailed history and
you'll see that's true right away), and the power steering and
power brakes make this 'Bu an absolute pleasure to drive. The
believed-original TH350 3-speed automatic transmission doesn't mind
the small block's torque and a set of Flowmaster mufflers give it
that racy tone you've been after. The chassis is also original and
very nicely preserved and it rolls on proper SS wheels with new
255/70/14 Hankook radials all around.
This exceptional, 1-owner. 91,633 actual mileage survivor that has
never left the great state of Texas is a truly unique find. We
rarely find vehicles of this survivor vintage, let alone with
verifiable low mileage and a 1-family owned history that proves how
loved this car has always been. Call today!
