1966 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Sport Coupe 4-Speed

Description

The 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu stood out in Chevrolet’s mid-size lineup, offering a compelling blend of style, comfort, and performance. A premium tier of the second-generation Chevelle, the '66 Malibu showcased a sleeker, more sculpted body with a distinctive front-end profile, updated grille, and redesigned tail section. Buyers could choose from a variety of body styles, including coupe, sedan, convertible, and station wagon, making it a versatile option for different lifestyles. 

The Malibu trim added sophistication with deluxe interior appointments and extra chrome detailing. And under the hood, engine choices ranged from an efficient inline-six to 283- and 327 cubic-inch V8s, backed by manual or automatic transmissions.

This 1966 Malibu retains its factory combination of Tuxedo Black over a Medium Red cabin, and reportedly received refurbishment work prior to the seller’s acquisition in 2015 including installation of a 327ci V8. A desirable four-speed manual transmission is equipped, along with air conditioning and a host of power accessories.

Highlights 

• 327ci V8 engine

• Four-speed manual transmission 

• Finished in (A) Tuxedo Black with (747) Medium Red interior 

• Air conditioning 

• Power steering and power brakes 

• The chassis number (136176A190273) decodes as: 

  • 1 – Chevrolet 

  • 36 – Malibu eight cylinder  

  • 17 – Two door sport coupe 

  • 6 – 1966 

  • A – Atlanta, Georgia assembly plant 

  • 190273 – Sequential production number  

• The trim tag decodes as: 

  • 66-13617 – 1966 Malibu two-door sport coupe 

  • ATL – Atlanta, Georgia assembly plant 

  • 28214 – Body sequence number 

  • A-A – Tuxedo Black paint 

  • 747-A – Medium Red vinyl 

Features 

• 14” wheels with redline tires 

• Sport steering wheel 

• 120-mph speedometer and fuel level gauge, with clock 

Known Imperfections 

• Steering fluid leak after pump replacement

Included 

• Owner’s manual 

• Spare tire and jack 

 Ownership History 

The seller reports the car received refurbishment work in Rhode Island before their acquisition via auction in 2015, and states, “since then, approximately 4,000 miles have been logged." This Chevelle Malibu is offered with a clean North Carolina title in the seller’s name.