Vehicle Description
Sorry, this vehicle has been SOLD. If you were interested in this
car and would like us to help find or build you a similar one,
please contact us at 847-487-2272. Highlights: -Rare Chevelle 138
Super Sport vin-coded convertible. -VIN # 138675K178518
-Replacement 350 V/8 Engine was just installed -Factory 4-speed
manual transmission -Factory center console. -Custom cowl induction
looking hood -Complete new custom interior and gauges. -Just
completed - full new paint job! -Recent convertible top in great
condition -Two sets of wheels and tires included! Factory looking
set has new radial redline tires, and current set on car is new
radials and torque thrust wheels, just installed. -This car was
frame on restored summer of 2016. Over the years here at Custom
Classics I've had the privilege of seeing some fantastic cars.
National show winners, celebrity builds, movie cars, rare option
cars etc; if you can think of it, chances are we've had it. But at
the end of the day, I still believe the most enjoyable part of this
hobby is getting out on the road and experiencing the pure joy of
driving one of these vintage machines. That's why it's always nice
to see a car like this 1965 Chevelle Malibu SS convertible roll
into our facility. It's a low maintenance car that's guaranteed to
bring a smile to your face without leaving your wallet blank. I'm a
convertible lover and I always jump at the chance to drive one when
I can. A true V8 car, this convertible rolled off GM's Kansa City
assembly line on the 3rd week of April in 1965 and is the kind of
car you'll enjoy washing and waxing on a Saturday morning and then
cruising down the street on a Saturday night. This past summer the
car was sent to a professional body shop for adjustments to the
doors and windows and some minor panel repair. Once those repairs
and adjustments were complete the entire body, including the door
jams, were then prepped and painted GM code White. While not the
original color for this particular car, Tahitian Turquoise was the
original 1965 Chevelle Malibu color for this car, the current GM
white looks great with this Malibu's flawless white top and new red
custom interior. Once that white was wet sanded and buffed to a
brilliant luster, some new wiring and headlight bulbs were
installed up front in the super straight grille. New mirrors, front
bumper, and miscellaneous trim were added to complement the rest of
the cars excellent looking stainless elements. The result is a
nicely detailed car with factory quality panel alignment and a
better-than-factory paint finish that looks great all the way from
its hood to its rear bumper. Mechanically, this car is about as
ready to go as it can get. The old V/8 was removed this past summer
and a 350 was installed in its place. A new Edelbrock aluminum
intake catches your eye with the factory looking chrome air cleaner
when you open the hood, along with the chrome valve covers that
complement it to keep things simple and appealing. Turn the key and
this car fires up easily and idles with a pleasant V8 burble; it
drives perfectly. As you can see, the suspension is well done but
it isn't a custom job that you'll want to lock away in your garage
for fear of damage, but it isn't so rigid that you're afraid to
take things apart and tinker with them. This Malibu features new
Hancook tires 215/50R17 radials with new American Racing torque
thrust wheels. There is also a factory looking set of wheels with
correct factory wheel covers and new red line radials that come
with the car. The trunk is clean and tidy with a new red custom
interior that you'll see in our pictures. Everything in this
interior still looks nice and is 100% usable as-is for years of
cruising and showing enjoyment. An original owner's manual service
guide as well as an original ad for the car is also included with
the sale. Not every car can be a flawless show winner, and that's a
good thing because if that were the case, regular guys like me
would have a hard time satisfying their old car addiction. This is
a car you can spend a long time with, both in and out of the
garage. It will always be ready, willing, and able to hit the road,
but you can also spend your time tinkering with it and perfecting
it exactly the way you want. This Malibu Super Sport is a relative
bargain and it won't be long before it's driving off into the
sunset with another one of our satisfied customers at the wheel.
Don't hesitate, call today!