For Sale: 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu in Whittier, California

This 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle is powered by a 357ci V8 mated to a three-speed Turbo Hydra-matic 400 automatic transmission. Finished in black over a tan vinyl interior, this muscle car is now offered by the seller with a binder full of restoration records and a clear title.

Highlights

• Underwent frame-off restoration in 2016 
• Reportedly has won multiple awards 
  • Awards are not included with the vehicle 
• Performance-enhanced drivetrain and suspension 

Ownership History                                                                            

• Offered by a private seller
• Current location: California

EXTERIOR

• Black paint
• Turquoise pinstriping 
• Four-inch fiberglass hood 
• Driver-side chrome mirror 
• "SS" badging 

Updates

• Exterior color has been changed from the original Willow Green

WHEELS AND TIRES                                                                                   

• Staggered-width Cragar wheels 
  • 15x7 front 
  • 15x14 rear
• Staggered-width Mickey Thompson radial tires 
  • 26x6 front 
  • 31x10 rear 

INTERIOR

• Cream vinyl upholstery
• Bucket seats 
• Floor-mounted Hurst quarter stick automatic shifter 
• Roll cage 
• Power steering
• Aftermarket stereo
  • AM/FM
  • Bluetooth compatible 

Updates

• Interior has been changed from the original Light Fawn Ramada cloth and vinyl 

INSTRUMENTS

• Gauges
  • 120-mph speedometer
  • Fuel 
• Hood-mounted fuel gauge 
• Dash-mounted AutoMeter 10,000-rpm tachometer
• Under dash-mounted AutoMeter gauges
  • Oil pressure
  • Water temperature
  • Transmission temperature
  • Voltage  
• Odometer shows 77,545 miles
  • Title reads mileage-exempt

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

Engine

• 357ci V8
  • Holley 750cfm four-barrel carburetor 
  • GM Performance high-rise aluminum intake manifold 
  • Chrome valve covers 
  • MSD 6AL electronic ignition
  • MSD Blaster II coil
  • MSD distributor
  • Optima redtop battery
  • Billet pulley kit 
  • Holley electronic fuel pump 
  • Headers 

Transmission

• Three-speed Turbo Hydra-matic 400 automatic 

Service History Highlights 

• Original engine and manual transmission have been replaced

UNDERCARRIAGE, SUSPENSION, BRAKES, AND EXHAUST                              

• Trunk-mounted fuel cell
• Shortened rear end  
  • 4.30 gears
• Adjustable rear coilovers
• Rear ladder bars
• Four-wheel Wilwood disc brakes  

TRIM TAG DECODER 

• DATE, 04B -  Second week of April, 1965
• STYLE, 13637 -Two-door Sport Coupe 
• PLANT, KAN - Kansas City, MO
• TRIM, 763 - Light Fawn Ramada cloth and vinyl 
• PAINT, H - Willow Green 
• ACC
  • Group 1 
    • W - Tinted windshield
  • Group 2
    • P - Rear speaker 

KNOWN IMPERFECTIONS

• Minor surface corrosion on undercarriage components 

ITEMS INCLUDED WITH THE VEHICLE

• Binder full of restoration information