Vehicle Description
Early Chevelles like this 1964 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu SS
convertible are pleasant enough cars, but with their light weight,
they're also ferociously fast, especially when you stuff them with
400 cubic inches of high performance Chevy. Add an upgraded
interior, a slick factory-correct paint job and you have one of the
most beautiful sleepers we've ever seen.
The ultra-clean look comes naturally to the Chevelle, whose classic
Chevy profile and minimal trim make look modern today, fifty years
later. The sheetmetal on this car is stock, which means no cowl
induction hood or other add-ons, so it has that clean, OEM look
that makes these cars so popular. The classic Madeira Maroon paint
makes the Chevelle look longer and sleeker than the factory finish
might have, and with the dark, shiny paint, the crisply rendered
crease on the quarter panel really stands out. It was done a few
years ago, so it's been driven, but the workmanship still makes it
look good for local shows, where it's sure to be popular. It's
still wearing all its original badging, including CHEVROLET block
letters on the trunk and the sometimes confusing Chevelle emblem on
the front fenders and the Malibu SS badges on the quarters. No
matter, it looks great, including the shiny chrome bumpers and
factory grille up front.
As dramatic as the bodywork is, the interior is relatively stock,
sporting original-style buckets and reproduction seat covers and
stock-looking door panels. Replacement carpets are in good shape
with only minor fading (typical in a convertible) and a beautifully
finished dash pad offers a semi-custom look. The instrument panel
is the original piece with a full array of red-faced gauges that
are all fully functional, giving it a very cool look when you turn
the key. A/C has been added under the dash and there are power
windows in the doors, but you'll need to install your own radio,
because this is a car that just screams for a high-powered sound
system. The clean interior styling includes a factory console and
the factory-issued steering wheel that's wonderfully ornate. The
trunk is clean and there's a white that fits well and looks
great.
Mechanically, this Chevelle takes no prisoners. The 400 cubic inch
Chevy V8 makes enough power to incinerate the tires at will and
looks as good as the rest of the car. It fits neatly in the
Chevelle's engine bay, because it's a small block, after all, but
it also cackles and snarls and runs superbly. The engine bay
features finned valve covers and a matching air cleaner, Chevy
Orange paint, and a big Holley carburetor to feed it. The HVAC
lines are neatly routed along the fenders and power steering and
power brakes make it very easy to live with. Modern accessories,
including a big alternator, help ensure reliability and there's a
big radiator up front. Underneath, you get long-tube headers, a new
dual exhaust system with a mellow sound, and a TH350 3-speed
automatic transmission. The undercarriage is tidy and clean, but
not detailed, but that means you won't think twice about climbing
behind the wheel and hitting the road. The final touch is a set of
Torque Thrust wheels which carry 205/70/15 blackwall radials that
look great.
This is the kind of car that gets everything right: comfortable,
fast, and easy to drive, plus it's loaded with upgrades. All that
plus a classic Chevrolet performance look. Call today!