Modified 454-Powered 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu SS

Description

Originally introduced in 1964 on Chevrolet's midsize A-body platform, the Chevrolet Chevelle offered a balance of performance and style that helped make it one of the most successful muscle car platforms of the 1960s and 1970s. Available in a variety of body styles including coupes, sedans, convertibles, and wagons, the Chevelle appealed to a wide range of buyers with trims ranging from economical transportation to high-performance Super Sport models. For 1965, the Chevelle received a styling refresh that included both a revised front and rear end, as well as new bumpers. Most notably, midway through 1965 the Malibu SS 396 package became available. Though only about 200 were produced for 1965, this marked the beginning of what would become a respected pairing of the Chevelle and the then-new 396ci big-block V8.

This example is a bona-fide Malibu SS that's been refinished in red. It's equipped with power steering, aftermarket air conditioning, and a red/black bucket seat interior with a center console. Under the hood, it is reportedly powered by a modified 454ci Chevrolet V8 engine mated to an automatic transmission. It sits proudly on a set of 15" Eagle Alloy wheels.

This 1964 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu SS is now offered with a clean South Carolina title in the seller’s name.

Highlights

• True 1965 Chevelle Malibu SS

• Refinished in red with red and black upholstery

• Reportedly swapped-in 454 big-block with high-rise intake

• Dual Holley 4-barrel carburetors rising above a cowl-induction hood

• Power steering

• Air conditioning

Factory Equipment

• The chassis number (138375A106031) decodes as:

  • 1 - Chevrolet division

  • 38 - Malibu Super Sport V8

  • 37 - 2-door Sport Coupe

  • 5 - 1965 model year

  • A - Atlanta, Georgia assembly plant

  • 106031 - Production sequence number

• Bucket seats with center console

• Malibu SS exterior badging

• AM radio

• Chrome front and rear bumpers

• Chrome wheel well trim

• Power drum brakes

Modifications

• Refinished in red

• Cowl-induction hood with hood pins and center cutout

• 15" Eagle Alloy wheels

• Chrome air cleaners and Chevrolet valve covers

• Weiand hi-rise aluminum intake manifold

• Dual Holley carburetors

• Headers and dual exhaust system

• Chrome alternator

• BeCool aluminum radiator with electric cooling fan system

• MSD distributor, Blaster HVC II ignition coil, and 6AL ignition box

• Chrome differential cover

• Reupholstered bucket seats

• Auto Meter tachometer and Summit under dash-mounted auxiliary gauges

Known Imperfections

Images detailing this vehicle's condition are available in the photo gallery

Ownership History

The seller acquired this vehicle in 2022.

Included Items

• Factory hood

Additional Information

The seller states, "The engine was replaced with a 454. The interior was redone, and it got a new paint job and new wheels and tires before I purchased it."