Vehicle Description
1965 Chevrolet 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 NN denotes Madeira Maroon paint, and this respray is
much like the factory color. Paint is the deep end of the pool and
was well applied with little to no inclusions. 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 shiny brite work are noted throughout. This car is
badged with the Chevrolet crossed flags and 327 designation, along
with the Malibu SS badges on the rear quarters. 15-inch polished
Cragar 5 spokes adorn the Chevrolet, and all are wrapped with
255/70R14's
Interior
A swing of the doors and we greet 1960s styling with a black
horizontal ribbed center panel in vinyl panel between an upper and
lower smooth black strip. This panel has the door actuators and
window cranks as well as a black vinyl covered in a shiny tray
pull/armrest. Inside we see the original black vinyl low back
bucket seats with some chrome trimmings on the sides and black seat
belts. A stylish chromed shift lever rises for the driver on the
hump, and an extinguisher is between the buckets. Black carpeting
surrounds the seats and console and is very clean. In back is a
black 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 but is being obscured by an aftermarket
tachometer which is mounted to the column topped by a wood rimmed
wheel. Original pull knobs function perfectly, and factory AM radio
is still in. This car interior is also equipped with factory air.
As I look around this clean, tight, black interior, I'm dreaming
about Michelle Phillip's cute little overbite belting out
"Dedicated to the One I Love".
Drivetrain
A big, bold, and beautiful 327ci orange/red blocked mill is resting
nicely within the restored engine bay. The engine is period
correct. It is now topped with an Edelbrock intake, and a factory
4-barrel carburetor. Also, on back a Muncie 4-speed circa 1967
Corvette transmission that replaces the original transmission for
just a bit more excitement. Putting power to the ground is a
10-bolt axle with a 3.08 gear ratio. All is very nicely done with
painstaking attention to tight under this hood.
Undercarriage
Power drum brakes front and rear, power steering, and dual
chambered exhaust 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, fully restored environment.
Drive-Ability
A quick starter and on the test track it performed nicely with
great acceleration and smooth shifting. Nice and tight, and what
fun to drive.
A good example of the '65 Malibu SS fully restored and very nice
with just a few slight upgrades, straight steel 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
138375B101855
1-Chevrolet
38-Malibu V8 Super Sport
37-2 Door Hardtop Sport Coupe
5-1965
B-Baltimore, MD Assy Plant
101855-Sequential Unit Number
TRIM TAG
09A-1st Week September Build
ST 6513837-1965 Malibu V8 Super Sport 2 Door Hardtop Sport
Coupe
BDY BAL409-Baltimore Body #
TR 714-Black Pattern Imitation Leather Buckets
PNT NN-Madeira Maroon
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.
