Vehicle Description
When this 1967 Chevrolet Malibu Chevelle convertible rolled in,
more than one person simply said, "Wow," which I think sums it up
brilliantly. The early Chevelle was a clean design, free of many of
the styling gimmicks of the era, and was based on some very sturdy
hardware that ran for years with only cursory maintenance. With a
powerful 383 Stroker V8 under the hood, power 4-wheel discs,
correct Marina Blue paint, and a comfortable interior, this droptop
gets everything right at a very competitive price.
Very nicely finished, this Chevelle has all the hallmarks of a car
that started out as a solid, high-quality piece and was restored to
greatness. Bodywork is pretty good, with an overall uniform look to
the sheetmetal, and decent prep under the paint, so there's not a
bunch of ripples or waves to report. Gaps show that this car was
likely taken apart to be painted and then put back together, and
it's nice to see that they kept the stock look without any stripes,
and no fake SS badges. It isn't afraid to be what it is - a solid,
all-around driver-quality droptop that's not trying to be a show
pony. It was refinished in its original color of Code F Marina
Blue, but no factory paint ever glowed like this car does and it's
been rubbed and buffed to a very nice shine. Like the bodywork, the
finish isn't without its imperfections, but when one steps back to
drink in all that curb appeal, they're going to be impressed.
Stainless trim has been polished, and 'Malibu' badges installed on
the rear quarters, because this car isn't trying to be something
it's not. Both bumpers have been straightened and re-chromed, the
razor-blade front grille looks awesome, and the blacked-out tail
panel is the perfect endcap on this muscle car.
Factory-correct upholstery around front buckets and a rear bench
seat make this Chevelle spacious and comfortable, and they present
in very good condition with little signs of usage on the bright
blue seat covers. The original dash is in beautiful condition with
a plush pad on top and bright chrome accents found from end-to-end.
Note the factory center console that splits the front buckets, a
fan favorite in muscle cars since the day they were introduced, and
it houses a stock clock and shifter for the 3-speed automatic
transmission below. Just about everything in blue-and-black is in
great condition (short of some minor signs of use), including the
plush black carpets, matching blue door panels, and even that
handsome, wood-rimmed three-spoke steering wheel. Ahead of that
steering wheel is the horizontal gauge bezel full of factory
instruments, but to keep a better eye on the upgraded motor under
the hood, there was an auxiliary fuel gauge added under the dash
and an aftermarket tachometer strapped to the steering column. A
retro-sound AM/FM/AUX stereo has been fitted in the original
location and blends in like it always belonged, powering the
upgraded speakers stashed throughout the cabin. The white
convertible top fits really well and it includes a matching blue
vinyl boot that perfectly matches the cabin's blue upholstery. And
in back, the trunk is downright cavernous, lined with
sound-deadening material and ready to be finished with period
correct mats or carpeting.
The engine bay is a nice combination of original parts and quality
aftermarket equipment. A powerful 383 cubic inch Stroker V8 looks
right inside the big engine bay, and it's got plenty of blasting
power to make the Chevelle a killer out on the street. Rebuilt less
than 1K miles ago, the fresh small block has been augmented with
aluminum heads and a moderate cam inside, a 4-barrel carburetor,
aluminum intake, and long-tube headers. It's been properly dressed
in Chevy Orange paint on the block, an open-element air cleaner,
and '383 Stroker' valve covers at the flanks, and with a giant
BeCool aluminum radiator up front, this big motor is free to get as
angry as it wants without ever overheating. Power steering and
power 4-wheel disc brakes improve this droptop's road manners
immensely, and it includes a true dual exhaust system with
Flowmaster mufflers that let the engine speak with that
characteristic small block bark under throttle. The chassis is very
clean, framing the TH400 3-speed automatic transmission and
heavy-duty 12-bolt rear end, and it rides and handles beautifully
thanks to UMI tubular arms and sway bars front and back. It rolls
on a shiny set of chrome Rally wheels wearing staggered 225/70/15
front and 295/50/15 rear Mickey Thompson white-letter radials.
Nicely built with a great color combination and driver upgrades
like power 4-wheel disc brakes and aftermarket suspension parts,
this is one heck of a Chevelle Malibu droptop. Let the other guys
worry about investments; you'll be having too much fun behind the
wheel of this beauty. Call today!
