Vehicle Description
You see cars similar to this 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
Restomod rumble into major car shows and win trophies all the time,
but not many have the modern horsepower to back up the look like
this one does. Packing a brand new GM Performance 6.2L LS3 and
4L70E drivetrain, along with a spectacular maroon paint job, this
is an alpha predator whose low-key looks are all a part of the
game.
What they say about fresh, dark paint is true, and it's very clear
that someone spent A LOT of time on the bodywork of this Chevelle
before the deep, dark maroon paint went on. The '69 Chevelles
always look best in dark colors, and without stripes or other
adornments, this one has a simple, brutal look that's extremely
appealing. They didn't add an obnoxious hood, but instead chose to
go with a moderate cowl unit that only previews the snarl
underneath, doesn't fully advertise it. Gaps are extremely good all
around, which shouldn't be surprising, since virtually every inch
of sheetmetal on this car was labored over to get just right, and
the result is a car that fits together very well, with doors and a
deck lid that shut effortlessly. The two-stage urethane paint has
an incredible shine and depth, which is what you need with darker
colors to get maximum effect, and the deep finish really makes the
stainless trim and chrome pop. Bright bumpers, a blacked-out
grille, and authentic "Chevelle" and "Malibu" script emblems all
make this car look pretty stock, but even so, you can tell this one
is something special with just a quick glance.
From behind the wheel, you'd never realize that this Chevelle was
so heavily fortified with modern performance goodies under the
hood... until you turn the key. Black buckets, a console, and a
factory SS steering wheel accurately re-create 1969 inside and it's
all brand new. The horseshoe shifter looks all-stock but has been
expertly modified underneath to manage the GM Performance 4L70E,
and the restored dash now features a stock bezel filled with new
Dakota Digital instruments. Fresh carpets and new door panels
continue the all-new theme, and with an investment into some rubber
mats for the floors, it'll look good for years to come. There is no
radio, but why would you need such a thing with all that
entertainment under the hood? The cabin does have a Vintage A/C
system though, with cold R134a treated air pumping through factory
vents, all controlled by the factory vent controls. The back seat
is also new and looks it, while the headliner is taut and even,
suggesting that the guys in charge of the interior really knew what
they were doing. Even the trunk is correctly outfitted with a
reproduction mat, and there's enough room back there to haul all
the trophies this Chevelle is bound to win from your local car show
circuit.
The brand new GM Performance 6.2L LS3-based V8 under the hood
obviously wasn't factory-issue, but it's a neat fit in the
Chevelle's engine bay nevertheless. Fuel-injected and packing 495
horsepower and 473 lb-ft of torque, the entire drivetrain was
professionally installed and wired using all new GM controllers and
an American AutoWire harness, it runs superbly with the accessories
managed by a Holley serpentine system. Keeping the block nice and
cool under all circumstances is a giant BeCool aluminum radiator
with twin electric fans. A GM Performance "Super-Matic" 4L70E
4-speed automatic seems immune to the torque twisting through it
and there's a heavy-duty Eaton Tru-Trac 12-bolt rear end filled
with Richmond gears out back. Hooker Super-Comp Titanium
ceramic-coated long-tube headers feed a custom 2.5-inch H-pipe dual
exhaust with Flowmaster mufflers that exits under the rear bumper
and sounds spectacular. It handles superbly with fresh suspension,
steering, and braking components underneath, and the builders
nailed the stance, too, with a predatory crouch that totally makes
this car work atop the American Racing Torque Thrusts wrapped in
225/60/15 front and 255/60/15 rear BFGoodrich T/A radials at all
four corners.
You've admired cars like this for a long time, haven't you? Why not
take this one home and be the big fish in the pond for a change?
With only 510 miles on this killer build, this '69 is barely broken
in and ready to dominate for years to come. Call today!