Vehicle Description
When a car is right, you can tell just by looking at it. Given the
predatory stance on this 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu, there's no
question the guys who built it did their homework. With a powerful
355 V8 ZZ4 crate motor under the hood, a classic red-on-black color
combination, and a host of choice options, this frame-off restored
Chevelle is dialed-in, dressed for battle, and ready to be
enjoyed.
Originally Code 59 Frost Green, the restorers wanted to spice
things up a bit and elected to change to a bright red livery, an
upgrade that suits this A-Body very well in our opinion. With black
SS-style stripes that emphasize the gentle arc of the Chevelle
sheetmetal, not to mention the aggressive stance crouching atop the
thick rubber, this car looks the part of an apex predator. It
almost seems like it's had its skin stretched tight over its
chassis, and the fit of the panels and shiny paint make it look
like someone cared. The work was done a few years ago, so there's
evidence that it's been driven and used, but you can't complain
about a bright red big block A-body. And lest we forget this
Chevelle did receive a frame-off restoration, so despite the few
'comfort marks' you might see upon closer examination, it's still
obvious that this was a proper build. This Chevelle just looks and
feels like a car put together with great purpose, and the result
still speak for themselves. We're especially pleased that it's
still wearing its original hood rather than an aftermarket
cowl-induction piece, and it works well with the simple grille up
front, Chevelle and Malibu badges throughout (rather than any fake
SS put-on), and brilliant chrome bumpers fore and aft.
The black bucket seat interior has been restored using correct seat
covers, door panels, plush black carpets below, and a taut
headliner above - not to mention all the other small detail pieces
that are so tough to track down. Much like the exterior, the cabin
shows only minor signs of use, and the materials and craftsmanship
employed were high-grade, as expected of a frame-off restoration. A
correct SS dash with round gauges is augmented by a big SunPro
tachometer mounted to the right, while a couple of auxiliary units
below help keep an eye on the engine's great vitals. The center
console proudly wears a horseshoe shifter for the TH350 3-speed
underneath, and the new padded steering wheel is a handsome 3-spoke
unit that adds a touch of sportiness inside. In the center of the
dash, the original radio has been replaced with a later Sony
AM/FM/Cassette unit, which powers speakers on the rear package
shelf, while the modern aftermarket A/C system utilizes the stock
controls. Out back, the trunk is fairly spacious, presented bare to
show off how solid this Chevelle's sheetmetal really is.
Horsepower is compliments of a 355/350 HP ZZ4 V8 crate engine that
has been properly dressed in bright Chevy Orange paint and plenty
of polished and chrome bits throughout. Situated between the bright
red fender wells, it looks great, especially with dress-up items
like the finned valve covers, chrome air cleaner, and performance
intake manifold. Performance upgrades include an Edelbrock 4-barrel
carburetor, aluminum heads, long-tube headers, and a serpentine
belt system running the accessories. A TH350 3-speed automatic
transmission manages the gears, twisting a bulletproof 12-bolt out
back that is more than capable of handling all that added power
under the hood. It runs extremely well today, with loads of torque
available at any speed and in any gear, delivering the punch that
you expect from a big Chevelle like this. Baer power front disc
brakes provide sure, confident stops, and the Magnaflow dual
exhaust system dumps out through correct oval chrome tips right
under the rear bumper. The suspension sits right and someone
definitely did their homework when it came time to stuff the wheel
wells, because this one wears great-looking American Racing wheels
and staggered 225/70/15 front and 275/60/15 rear white-letter
radials.
Modified just enough to generate serious attention, this dialed-in
Chevelle puts a unique twist on a timeless classic. Call now!
