For Sale: 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu in Morgantown, Pennsylvania

1966 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu SS396

Like the Tri-Five Chevys that came before it, the Chevelle/Malibu is one of those cars GM aced right out of the gate and continued to perfect. Eventually, the marque became one of the strongest brands in automotive history; and at one point, with a full list of body styles, options, trim grades, color combinations, and engines which ranged from mild to outrageous, literally embodied the 'custom built' nature that defines the muscle car era.

Looking like it is fresh out of the restoration shop, this 1966 Malibu has had an engine swap for the better, now upgraded to 1966 427ci V8 and a circa 1964/65 Muncie transmission. While we dont know exactly how long ago the car was restored, we can say it literally looks like it was yesterday and comes with a thumb drive of the build. Weld wheels, staggered tires, near perfect bucket seat interior, and power steering, front disc brakes and carries the all important 138 VIN, denoting the SS moniker. Definitely one of the highlight cars to take in and consider for the serious Malibu fanatic, right here in the Hallowed former mall Halls of Classic Auto Mall.

Exterior
This sweet SS wears clean sheet metal which is under a befitting color change to Marina Blue paint retaining its luster and then some with only a slight evidence of body filler and a few notable runs in the clear coat. Also, the correct crossed flags SS396 badging, the shiny front grille and bumpers which are very well kept with no rust or dimpling. The sides exude overall simplicity and certainly are very conservatively adorned with mere 396 Turbo Jet crossed flags, Super Sport moniker badging, and some snappy chromed window surrounds, this car otherwise looks like the true conservative. Between the front fenders is the twin domed and trimmed SS hood and overall the body is not overdone, gaps are nearly perfect for the steel and the canted inwardtail lights with the blue roll panel badged with Chevelle script and SS396 badging is just icing on the Marina Blue cake. Lest I forget to mention the staggered blackwall rubber with the polished 15-inch Weld ProStar wheels that gleam with an extra added air of muscle.

Interior
With a swing of the doors you are getting a coming attraction preview of what wonders never cease to amaze you inside. The door panels are black vinyl, and have horizontal stitched panels, some chrome trimmings and are near perfection with the padded armrest and bright actuators. Inside, low back buckets with more tuck and roll inserts and smooth bolsters and some thin chrome trim surrounding the tubs, are stars in this interior sea of black. The rear bench has a similar pattern only in long form and is pristine. All this floats in beautiful black carpeting, and on either side of a 1966 styled center console. This houses a glovebox, and a tall chromed ball top, long armed Hurst shift lever and a centralized clock. The dash is all original with the strip which houses the lights, ignition, and wipers being on the top of the gauge cluster. A factory correct knee-knocker tachometer is down low to the right and the driver's wood rimmed wheel is original and shows nearly no wear what-so-ever. Up high is a very tight black headliner. A shout out to the trunk which has been completely relined with a fresh coat of gray trunk spray and provides ample room for all the trophies you will win.

Drivetrain
Within the completely restored black engine bay presenting with all non corroded bolt ons and supple hoses and wiring resides a 1966 427ci V8 presenting in non-traditionalMarina Blue. It also has some bling with an Edelbrock aluminum intake manifold and a 4-barrel carburetor atop this healthy mill. Dressing up this monster big block are Marina Blue Chevrolet badged valve covers, a polished air cleaner assembly and various chrome dress ups. A Muncie M20 4-speed manual transmission circa 1964/65 is strapped to the back and sends power back to a CI stamped 12 bolt 3.73 geared Positraction rear axle.

Undercarriage
Nearly showroom, with only hints of road dirt and over spray on the black steel frame and flooring. With all straight structural steel, floor pans, frame and rockers, it is simply wonderful underneath. Headers feed to dual exhaust that snakes its way rearward through Flowmaster mufflers, eventually ending below rear quarter panels. Everything underneath looks new including the independent coil spring front suspension, and the 4 link with coil springs for the rear. We note disc brakes up front and rear drums are now on along with like new appearing brake and fuel lines.

Drive-Ability
A hop inside the pristine interior, and it's off I go to the test track. Here it handled and accelerated and took over the test track like it was a piece of cake. Smooth bias free panic stopping, and all functions were working during my hot laps save for the radio not turning on. A good time was had by me with this car which is also an awesome cruiser, and head turner.

Looking like a stripped-down mild-mannered grocery getter, this multiple time 1st place show winner is anything but. The beneficiary of a full restoration now can stand up to any current car in our halls and then some. Running circles around the competition with gobs and gobs of big block power. This Malibu will never leave you feeling blue.

138176B146964

1-Chevrolet
38-SS396
17-2 Door Hardtop Sport Coupe
6-1966
B-Baltimore, MD Assy Plant
146964-Sequential Unit Number

TRIM TAG

02D-4th Week February
ST 66 13817-1966 SS396 2 Door Hardtop Sport Coupe
BDY BAL3444-Baltimore Body #
TR 797-Ivory Imitation Leather Buckets
PNT NN-Madeira Maroon

Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special interest automobile showroom, featuring over 850 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.