Vehicle Description
1971 Chevrolet Malibu Chevelle
In lieu of the fact of being in production for just 13 years - less
time than the Cadillac CTS nameplate - the Chevrolet Chevelle has
been heralded as one of the best, most accomplished vehicles ever
to don the bowtie. It shared a platform with the El Camino and
Monte Carlo: Though it was available in convertible, two-door,
four-door, and station wagon-wagon body styles, the multivariate
Chevelle also share it's A-body platform with the El Camino, and
the 1970-'72 Monte Carlo (though it was coded as a G-body in the
latter). Despite wearing one of the most famous nameplates of all
time, Chevrolet has yet to revive the name. Though we've heard
rumblings and rumors over the years, Chevrolet has vehemently
denied claims that a new Chevelle is in the works.
For consignment, the year to have, the Chevelle was 1971. From its
sporty grille to the rear bumper with the round taillights inserted
within and miles of Nevada Silver paint with black wide racing
stripes, you can turn heads and the tires with this big block ass
kicker.
Exterior
Steeped in Nevada Silver which is now covering all the panels of
this muscle car. The finish is nicely applied, however signs of
rust in the form of bubbling and prior body filler application are
present on the rocker panels as well as some invasive perforated
rust in the same area. More bubbling and cracking is seen on both
of the doors as well. All chromed trimmings are bright and shiny
and badging is correct, and from top (silver no stripes) to bottom,
to the front, (which is the original blacked out egg crate grille
with SS badge in the center), to back, (housing the taillights in
the bumper), this car is definitely tightly buttoned up. Dual wide
black racing stripes are on the hood and trunk. Put on a set of 17
and 18-inch Boss Motorsport wheels and wrap them in staggered width
blackwall rubber on all 4 corners ... It's show time!
Interior
A typical but really nice SS door panel with some vertical tuck and
roll greets us as we slip into the nicely preserved tuck and roll
black vinyl bucket seats. These cozy up to the center console with
a SCS Cheetah shifter, a glove box and a silver insert console
topper. Up front, below the padded dash top, is a simple dash with
full rally gauges and several add ons which include a Pioneer
AM/FM/CD stereo. The original steering wheel fronts this dash and
we see Vintage Air has been installed. These are the factory gauges
and look just fab in their texture finished bezel. Black carpeting
covers the floors, and above is a nice tight black vinyl
headliner.
Drivetrain
A stunner if you will upon opening the hood, it is showroom shiny,
and sports a non-original big 454ci Chevrolet V8 circa 1974. Our
consignor states that this mill was gone through by the prior
owner. It has a beautifully painted orange/red block, and plenty of
chrome and billet add ons like the chrome valve coverings and the
air cleaner holder as well as the billet pulleys. On top is a
Holley Sniper EFI system and on back is a circa 1974 TH400 3-speed
automatic transmission. The rear axle is a 12-bolt 3.42 posi setup
which was rebuilt 229 miles ago. Headers aid the exhale, and a MSD
high voltage ignition has been installed along with an aluminum
radiator and electric fans.
Undercarriage
Much like the topside with slight surface rust and a heavy coating
of undercoating but remaining structurally sound with some
questionable areas seen on the rockers. Up front are power disc
brakes and in the rear, power drums, independent coil springs for
the fronts and a 4 link with coil springs for the rear. The
aforementioned headers lead back to the Flowmaster exhaust system
that ends in chrome tips. We note the one muffler is rusted and
blown out and the other is one its way to the same fate.
Drive-Ability
This car lit right up, and ran beautifully on the test track.
Plenty of acceleration from the 454 cubes, and good handling.
Remember the Vintage A/C?...it blows ice cold. Braking was solid
and all other functions were working!
An overall good presentation, even with the lower body issues, a
fine runner and all very nicely finished off, particularly in the
engine bay and the consignor stated original interior, but really
all over. Great color combo, nice powerful mill, and all good on
the SS Malibu trim Chevelle front.
VIN DECODE
136371R140656
1-Chevrolet
36-Malibu V8
37-2 Door Hardtop Sport Coupe
1-1971
R-Arlington, TX Assy Plant
140656-Sequential Unit Number
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 650 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
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