Vehicle Description
1967 Chevrolet Malibu Chevelle
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. Also, when you factor in this ride's
big block drivetrain, tastefully restored interior and first rate,
all-American sheet metal, you get the picturesque profile of an
incredible muscle car!
Looking like it is fresh out of the restoration shop, this 1967
Malibu has had an engine swap for the better, now upgraded to 1969
427ci V8 with aluminum heads. While we dont know exactly how long
ago the car was restored, we can say it literally looks like it was
yesterday. Rally wheels, raised white letter tires, near perfect
bucket seat interior, and power steering, power brakes and 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 clone wears clean sheet metal which is under correct
Marina Blue paint retaining its luster and then some with only a
few minor chips and notable runs in the clear coat. Also, the
addition of SS 427 badging, the shiny front grille and bumpers
which are very well kept and shiny with no rust or dimpling. Of
special note is the custom aluminum front chin spoiler just below
the front bumper. The sides exude overall simplicity and certainly
are very conservatively adorned with mere 427 Turbo Jet crossed
flags, Super Sport moniker, 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 rear wrap around gridded taillights with the black
roll panel badged with SS is just icing on the Marina Blue cake.
Lest I forget to mention the raised white letter tires with the
polished Chevrolet Motor Division/Disc Brakes badged wheels with
gleaming deep dish trim rings.
Interior
With a swing of the doors and you are getting a coming attraction
preview of what wonders never cease to amaze you inside. The door
panels are bright blue vinyl, and have horizontal stitched tucked
roll panels, some chrome trimmings and are near perfection. 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 blue. The rear bench has a similar pattern
only in long form and is pristine. All this floats in beautiful
blue carpeting which covers Hushmat sound deadening panels, and on
either side of a 1967 styled center console. This houses a
glovebox, and a tall chromed ball top long armed Hurst shift lever
and a centralized fuel gauge. The dash is all original with the
strip which houses the lights, ignition, and wipers being on the
top of the gauge cluster. A left side mounted aftermarket
tachometer hangs just next to the gauge cluster. The driver's wheel
is original and shows nearly no wear what-so-ever. Up high is a
fairly tight blue headliner. A shout out to the trunk which has
been completely relined with a fresh coat of gray trunk spray, a
gray and black square pattern vinyl liner, full size spare tire,
and jack accessories.
Drivetrain
Within the completely restored black engine bay presenting with all
non corroded bolt ons and supple hoses and wiring resides a 1969
427ci V8 presenting in traditional Chevrolet orange. It also has
some bling with Winters Foundry aluminum heads, a Winters aluminum
intake manifold and a 4-barrel carburetor atop this healthy mill.
All of this works in conjunction with a hydraulic roller camshaft
and roller rockers to make a consignor stated 550hp on pump gas.
Dressing up this monster big block are ribbed aluminum valve
covers, a ribbed aluminum air cleaner assembly and various chrome
dress ups. A rebuilt Muncie M20 4-speed manual transmission circa
1964/65 with a new Centerforce 11" clutch is strapped to the back
and sends power back to a 12 bolt 3.55 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.
Dual exhaust snakes it way rearward through an x-pipe crossover
exhaust and Pypes mufflers, eventually ending below rear quarter
panels. Everything underneath looks new including the fully tubular
independent coil spring front suspension, and the tubular 4 link
with coil springs for the rear. We note new springs on the front
suspension courtesy of the folks at UMI. Wilwood power front disc
brakes and rear drums with new wheel cylinders are now on along
with stainless steel brake and fuel lines. We note a custom made
driveshaft down below as well to handle all the newly found
ponies.
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 but
excessive travel is noted in the pedal before the car stop, and all
functions were working save for the radio during my hot laps. 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 car
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 550hp of big block power. This
Malibu will never leave you feeling blue.
136177K198685
1-Chevrolet
36-Malibu V8
17-2 Door Hardtop Sport Coupe
7-1967
K-Kansas City, KS Assy Plant
198685-Sequential Unit Number
TRIM TAG
06A-1st Week June Build
ST 67 13617-1967 Malibu 2 Door Hardtop Sport Coupe
BDY KAN39500-Kansas City Body #
TR 731B-Bright Blue Imitation Leather Buckets
PNT F-Marina Blue
W-Tinted Windshield
2L-4 Speed Manual M20
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.
