Vehicle Description
1965 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu SS
The storied Chevelle is one of those timeless designs that looks
good no matter how it's built. Stock, modified, race, pro-touring,
whatever; the clean lines and balanced stance on these tough
classics create a confident swagger that's universally admired.
That means, if you're looking to ride in style, you really can't go
wrong with a Chevrolet A-Body. Plus, when you factor in this ride's
drivetrain, tastefully restored interior and first rate,
all-American sheet metal, you get the picturesque profile of an
incredible muscle car!
Looking at this interesting version of the 1965 Chevrolet Malibu SS
I have shades of the Pacific Coast Highway, driving across the
Bixby Bridge, heading to point Lobos to do some Ansel Adams-esque
image capturing. Windows down, tickling the accelerator, headed
north from Big Sur, does life get any better? I give you the
inspiration for this memory the Chevy Malibu, right here on the
east coast at Classic Auto Mall
Exterior
Paint code P denotes Evening Orchid paint, and this respray is much
like the factory color. Some bubbling is noted on the exterior
surfaces, and areas of previous repairs are slightly bumpy. There
is plenty of body filler in the bottoms of the doors and quarter
panels. A nicely restored horizontal ribbed grille with Chevy badge
in the center has dual headlights and a shiny bumper below. As we
work our way rearward, good gaps and britework are noted
throughout. This car is badged with the Chevrolet crossed flags and
283 designation, along with the Malibu SS badges on the rear
quarters. 14-inch knockoff style center caps adorn the Chevrolet
rally wheels on all 4 corners and are wrapped with 225/60R14's all
around.
Interior
A swing of the doors and we greet 1960s styling with a white vinyl
panel between an upper and lower black strip. This panel has the
door actuators and window cranks as well as a white vinyl covered
pull/armrest. Inside we see the original white vinyl low back
bucket seats with some chrome trimmings on the sides and black seat
belts. A stylish thin center console runs through the buckets and
houses the chromed shift lever. Black carpeting surrounds the seats
and console and is very clean. In back is a white vinyl bench with
some armrests built into the sides. An inverted V style aluminum
dash drips of 60' bowtie styling, the original center gauge
cluster, which is flanked by the speedo on wheel left, and a temp,
oil, fuel and amp cluster to wheel right. A clock is in the center.
Original pull knobs function perfectly, and a more modern retro
styled radio is now replacing the original. Sitting on the top of
the back seat are dual speakers. As I look around this clean black
and white interior, I'm dreaming about Michelle Phillip's cute
little overbite belting out "Dedicated to the One I Love".
Drivetrain
An original fully restored engine in 283ci form is resting nicely
within the restored engine bay. Nice orange/red block is now topped
with an Edelbrock intake and carburetor. Also, on back a Muncie
4-speed transmission that replaces the original 3-speed for just a
bit more excitement. Putting power to the ground is a 10-bolt axle
with a 3.36 gear ratio. All is very nicely done under this
hood.
Undercarriage
Power drum brakes front and rear, power steering, and dual exhaust
with Flowmaster, can take you down the road safely and loudly. You
can be secure in the fact that there is a strong frame which is
showing off as a rust-free environment.
Drive-Ability
A quick starter and on the test track it performed nicely with
great acceleration and smooth shifting. I did note that the
speedometer is a bit jumpy, and the odometer is not clocking miles.
The heater blower is in op as well as the reverse lights.
A good example of the '65 Malibu SS with a few upgrades, some body
work which can be seen, and nice chrome and brightwork. The
original front seats are very clean as is the overall interior.
Engine is looking great and performs as such. I'm California
Dreamin'.
VIN DECODE
138375K101069
1-Chevrolet
38-Malibu Super Sport V8
37-2 Door Sport Coupe
5-1965
K-Kansas City, MO Assy Plant
101069-Sequential Unit Number
TRIM TAG
ST 65 13837-1965 Malibu V8 Super Sport 2 Door Sport Coupe
BDY K361-Kansas City Body #
TR 792-White Vinyl
PNT P-Evening Orchid
E-All Tinted Windows
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 600 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914.
Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the
vehicle in person.
