Vehicle Description
Some cars just lend themselves to customization, and the wicked
stance and show-stopping, two-tone paint scheme on this 1965
Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Restomod looks so right, you wonder why
the factory didn't offer them this way from the start. With a
supercharged LS1 engine, a quick-shifting 6-speed gearbox, and a
killer A/C and bucket seat interior, this gorgeous A-Body is armed
like no other muscle car in our inventory. Beautifully finished in
the finest custom traditions coupled with a big heaping of modern
flair, it's a show-stopper that's so well built you can drive it
every day.
If you like the look, you're sure to be impressed by the quality of
this dialed-in restomod. The foundation is a laser-straight hardtop
body, and with work done to a high level, you can see details like
the subtle crease on the rear quarters that give the fenders a
muscular look, and the wheel-to-wheel indentation above the rockers
is straight enough to set your watch to. The original hood has been
retained, and even the bumpers, bright front grille, and gorgeous
rear trim were all replaced with factory-correct pieces that looks
amazing up against the vibrant custom finish. All the original
badges are still in place too, and we commend the builders for
their restraint - it would've been very easy to slap a bunch of
fake 'SS' insignia all over, but brought back the stock stuff
instead. With that being said, the custom work is evident as well,
starting with that two-tone paint job - a combination of Gray
Metallic over slick Black Metallic, separated by a bright
silver/orange/yellow custom pinstripe and rear quarter graphic that
was painted on and buried under layers after layer of clearcoat. It
all works together extremely well, with a show-quality curb appeal
that's practically second-to-none. Now those are certainly bold
words, but if you can find an imperfection, please let us know,
because up to this point we haven't seen one. Dig how smooth the
flanks are, how beautifully sharply the transition from one color
to the other has been rendered, and the incredible shine provided
by a miles-deep modern urethane and crystal-clear clearcoat.
Excellent chrome and stainless stay in the background, accenting
the bodywork without becoming overpowering.
The interior keeps things a bit more reserved, although don't for a
minute think it's not as high-end and dialed-in as the exterior. A
handsome pair of low-back bucket seats wrapped in top-quality black
vinyl upholstery lead the way, joined a matching bench seat in the
rear, and a set of handsome black door panels at the flanks. The
reworked dash mimics the exterior paint scheme perfectly, and the
builders did a great job replacing the rather bland original bezel
with a custom unit that's now filled with a host of AutoMeter
Phantom gauges enlisted to keep an accurate eye on the modern
monster under the hood. A Kenwood AM/FM/CD/AUX head unit that
manages the car's kickin' stereo was neatly installed into the
custom bezel as well, along with billet knobs for the lights and
wipers, while the leather-wrapped chrome steering wheel was mounted
atop a tilt column as one of the highlights of the sporty cabin.
And if you think that wheel feels great in your hands, wait until
you get your mitts around the cue-ball topped, Hurst 6-speed manual
shifter that splits the seats, practically taunting you to cycle
through this Chevy's gears. Plush black carpets line the floors and
there's a taut black headliner above, and both work together to
seal the cabin up tightly, which is great news for the efficiency
of the under-dash R134a A/C that's blowing nice and cold. A-Body's
came equipped with large trunks, and this one is very still
spacious despite the custom Kicker stereo system built into the
back panel (featuring two amplifiers and a booming subwoofer), and
it's been neatly finished with spatter paint and a black carpet mat
on the floor.
To back up those killer good-looks there better be some serious
hardware under the hood, and there's not much better than the shiny
Supercharged LS1 nestled in the custom engine bay. The modern,
fuel-injected block drops right into this Chevelle's engine bay,
but before that happened, everything was painted, polished, and
prepped for show. Check out the slick inner fenders and smoothed
firewall, and the careful way all the lines and plumbing have been
routed around the engine. Turning back to the monster that lies
within: A noticeable cam provides a lope in the motor that can
shake up the pavement, and as if it needed any more oomph, aluminum
heads, a cold-air intake, serpentine belt system, and of course
that giant Magnuson supercharger all work in unison to give this
engine other-worldly power and torque. A thick aluminum radiator
keeps everything cool, while ceramic-coated long-tube headers are
linked to a stainless-steel, X-pipe dual exhaust system with
Flowmaster mufflers that sounds EPIC. A quick-shifting, 6-speed
manual transmission takes full advantage of this magnificent brute
with the help of a more-than-capable clutch that flies through the
gears and handles all the power with ease. Straight-line speed
wasn't the only consideration in this professional build, as the
front clip was augmented with modern power steering, tubular
A-arms, and a big sway bar, while the rear features coilovers,
trailing arms, and another big sway bar, and all those performance
components make the driving experience extremely exciting. Power
front disc brakes with drilled and slotted rotors are a welcome
upgrade that help stop the whole show on command, and the flashy,
staggered Coys come wrapped in 235/45/17 front and 285/40/18 rear
performance radials that finish the look perfectly.
Beautifully built and fully sorted, this beauty is ready to
dominate for years to come. Call today!
