Vehicle Description
1971 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
Like the Tri-Five Chevys that came before it, the Chevelle 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.
Offered for consignment is a 1971 Chevelle, bathed in a respray of
its original green with a black top looking more daily transport
than muscle car. Keeping with that theme is a numbers matching
350ci V8, a 3-speed automatic transmission and showing as a former
southern car and shockingly, no performance upgrades. A nice
originalgreen vinyl interior, snazzy rally wheels wrapped in
blackwall rubber all looking great!
Exterior
Bathed in a respray of the factory Cottonwood Green, this paint is
very nice but does show a few runs, scratches, and very slight
bubbling of the finish behind the passenger's rear wheel. All of
the chrome is good with no dimpling or fading and this year got it
right with the bumper inset round taillights. The grille is a nice
chrome trimmed egg crate design and sports the correct bowtie badge
in the center. Flanking the grille are single squared bezeled
headlights and cathedral style wrap around turn signal lenses.
Directly above is a long flat hood which runs back to soft-ray
tinted glass with nice chromed surrounding trim. A new clean black
vinyl top is covering the roof and breaks up the sea of green
nicely. The slightly sloping trunk lid opens to reveal an original
speckle painted trunk area with its correct mat, spare tire and
jack assembly all fresh from 1971. 15-inch deep dish rally wheels
are wrapped by 225/70R15 blackwall radial rubber.
Interior
Swinging open the driver's door and we are met with a panel with
center classy stainless trim and requisite "Malibu" emblems plus
bright handles and supple comfortable armrests. Green vinyl, in
true original condition covers the long split bench seat up front,
and a large bench in the rear. A few repairs, color differences and
seam separation is noted in the seats, but is reserved for the
front split bench only. The factory AM radio is present, also the
standard instrument cluster in the extremely clean and beautiful
dash and gauges greets the driver and his front seat passenger with
a factory stock hello. The original steering wheel fronts the dash
and is also excellent and tops the original column. Down low, the
carpets are clean and lightly faded green/gold and black carpeted
floor mats protect them. The green perforated vinyl headliner is
near perfect and that wraps up this showroom interior.
Drivetrain
Flipping the long flat hood, we are bowled over with the orange/red
painted block and valve coverings of the correct numbers matching
L65 350ci V8. This mill also presents a black air cleaner holder
which tops a 2-barrel carburetor. A numbers matching 3-speed TH350
automatic transmission is on this pushes power back to a 10-bolt
2.56 geared rear axle. A clean engine bay, shiny supple hoses,
black backdrop, all being factory correct are all here. And we're
off!
Undercarriage
All clean and green, actually black, underneath with a mix of black
painted surfaces, surface rust, a structurally sound steel frame,
and a single exhaust system with a stock replacement muffler. Power
brakes, disc in front and drum in the rear are on as well as power
steering. The suspension includes independent coil springs upfront
and 4 link with coil springs in the rear. This is a smooth
operator.
Drive-Ability
Our cracking decoder slash muscle car aficionado was the test
driver and seemed like he loved every minute of it. This car ran
flawlessly, he got it going pretty good without being unsafe or
reckless, and he described the overall demeanor of the car as
"cherry". He noted that everything was working well save for the
radio during his drive and overall, it was a great driver that left
a smile on his face.
Unmolested cars are a hot commodity here at Classic Auto Mall and I
say that because they rarely last very long gracing our former mall
halls. A beautiful example of a shiny 350ci V8, runs like a deer,
handles well, and is very very original. Not everything in the
early 70's was a muscle car and this Malibu shows the same looks
but without the ultra high price tag associated with the SS
name.
136371R188577
1-Chevrolet
36-Malibu V8
37-2 Door Hardtop Sport Coupe
1-1971
R-Arlington, TX Assy Plant
188577-Sequential Unit Number
TRIM TAG
ST 71 13637-1971 Malibu 2 Door Hardtop Sport Coupe
BDY R54848-Arlington Body #
TR 731-Antique Dark Jade Elk Coated Fabric
PNT 42 6-Cottonwood Green, Dark Green Vinyl Top
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.
