Frame Off Restored Chevelle Malibu SS Convertible 327/350 HP L79 V8 4 Speed

1965 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu SS Description

SUMMARY

You already know that RK Motors Charlotte has a thing for Chevrolet's most famous muscle car. From their long list of options and stacks of documentation to their hundreds of cubic inches of big block bliss, e've brought you some of the most mind-blowing, otent and flat-out brutal Chevelles the market has ever seen! And from the NASCAR-inspired 300 we sold last month to the rare Carolina Blue coupe that's currently parked in our showroom, e continue to be your number one source for anything that starts with the letters C, and V. After all, hat's not to love about a classic that defines the dominant era of Chevrolet ingenuity, howcases an unparalleled era in American culture and represents the best era of Detroit's manufacturing might? Absolutely nothing; and that's why this clean drop-top, ith its correct L79, orrect Muncie 4-speed and classy red on red aesthetics, s the perfect piece for the muscle car fan who enjoys hitting the road OR the show!

BODYWORK/TRIM

Fully sorted and ready to cruise, his authentic code 138 drop-top recently benefitted from a thorough, rame-off restoration. Under the car's correct Regal Red 2-stage, n incredibly straight fuselage features solid panels that, ith the exception of their recent massage, ave led a quiet, rama-free existence. By the end of that massage, hose panels featured better-than-factory alignment and, hen opened and closed, ounded firm and functioned exceptionally well. And today, his glossy Chevy is one fantastic looking hot rod that parks just as well as it plays!

For 1965, he top-of-the-line Malibu SS utilized a classy appearance and unique trim pieces to distinguish itself from Chevrolet's working class 300 and mid-level Malibu offerings. At the front of this clean classic, correct grille centers a small Chevrolet crest and correct T3 headlights between fresh "CHEVROLET" lettering, guarded bumper and amber parking lamps. At the sides of the car, ross-flag "327" emblems and small "Malibu SS" scripts hint at an upscale personality while traditional door handles and bowtie-branded mirrors perfectly complement straight wheel lips and textured rocker guards. At the top of the car, finned hood leads the eye to fresh stainless frames, hich trace like-new glass under correct White vinyl. And at the back of the car, black-trimmed valence hangs a second round of "CHEVROLET" lettering between clean taillights, third "Malibu SS" script, lear reverse lamps and a second guarded bumper.

ENGINE

Motivating this real-deal Super Sport is an exclusive L79 V8 that, ccording to the factory, wists stout 11 to 1 compression into 350 Corvette-matching horsepower. Savvy collectors will quickly locate the 327's correct 3782870 casting number. Casual observers will be quick to notice the mill's L79-exclusive polished, win-snorkel air cleaner. And everyone will start to vibe when air and fuel flow from a big Holley carburetor in to a hot Winters intake that's framed by high-flow cylinder heads! That air/fuel mixture meets spark thanks to Packard Radio TVRS cables, hich crawl around polished, 27-branded valve covers on their way to a correct points distributor. Spent gases fall in to old school cast iron exhaust manifolds. There's a vintage radiator that joins a Chevelle-spec alternator, Kleer View water bottle and a Delco-topped battery to round out the car's first-rate ancillaries. Details like polished fuel lines, polished oil filler, n AC fuel filter and a correct GM water neck create a distinct sense of authenticity. And, hen it comes to keeping up appearances, he tagged engine compartment is clean, ttractive and ready to roll, ll the way from its Chevy Orange block to its glossy black fenders!

DRIVETRAIN/SUSPENSION

Throw this Chevelle on a lift and you'll find rust-free floorpans that hang a seamless layer of Satin Black paint above a straight and solid chassis. That chassis rolls on a traditional double A-arm front and 4-link rear suspension, hich has been fully rebuilt and carefully coated in gloss black pigment. Behind the stout small block, correct Muncie 4-speed twists a tough 10-bolt axle. Efficient turns and confident stops are the product of GM-spec drums and a Saginaw steering box. Exhaust rumbles through big, luminized tubes to throaty turbo mufflers. Power flows through 14-inch steelies, hich spin 7.75 BF Goodrich Silvertown whitewalls around red-detailed Super Sport discs. And all of the car's lines, oses, rackets and fasteners, ompletely replaced at the time of restoration, isplay very little weathering.

INTERIOR

Pop this A-Body's solid doors and you'll find a correct Medium Red interior that's a true thing of beauty. In the middle of that cockpit, harp Strato bucket seats are in excellent shape and show little to no signs of wear. In front of those seats, Regal Red dash hangs standard telemetry between a fresh pad, orgeous chrome trim and a modern, irect-fit radio. At the base of that dash, ike-new carpet centers thick rubber floor mats on a chrome shifter and V-shaped console. At the sides of that carpet, liable door panels hang bright handles and simple armrests between pristine stainless, ent-free sills and small Chevrolet crests. In front of the driver, satin, peed-drilled steering wheel spins a faux Rosewood rim around a red, hite and blue horn button. And behind the passengers, fully restored trunk hides a fresh mat beneath a full-size tire.

OUR SALE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING ACCESSORIES

In summary, his top-notch Chevy represents 'muscle motoring' at its very finest, ombining a drop-top driving experience with stunning design, clean restoration and no-excuses performance. Hit the backroads... Take it to a show... Put it in the Independence Day parade... Whatever you elect to do with this cool Chevelle, t's sure to be the centerpiece of traffic, he focal point of your garage and, ost importantly, he car you most look forward to being seen in!