396-Powered 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Sport Coupe

Description

The second-generation Chevelle, with its fastback styling and updated sheetmetal, absolutely stunned the car-buying public. Underneath that sensual body lay a new frame utilizing a shorter 112-inch wheelbase, and hosting a compliant coil-spring suspension. And thanks to 300, Concours, Malibu, and Nomad models in varying price points, there was a Chevelle for every budget.

But buyers absolutely lusted over the muscular SS 396 Sport Coupe. It wore a twin-domed hood, black grille and body trim, and aggressive wheels, and was equipped with a powerful big block. And while the 396ci V8 was available in a racy, solid-lifter 375-horsepower version, most had torquey 325- and 350-horsepower 396s with hydraulic valvetrains. When combined with the driver’s choice of a manual or automatic transmission, the SS 396 made for a reliable cruiser and a formidable opponent during the horsepower wars.

This example left the Kansas City, Missouri factory as an eight-cylinder Chevelle Malibu, before being converted into an SS 396-style tribute. When it was overhauled, it was given an SS-style hood, refinished in blue with black stripes and a black vinyl top, and equipped with 15” Rally wheels covering four-wheel disc brakes.

A 396ci big-block V8 was dropped in, which is backed by a four-speed manual transmission and a 12-bolt rear end. And the interior wears aftermarket bucket seats with a center console, and features a high-tech digital instrument cluster, power steering, aftermarket air conditioning components, and a modern head unit with upgraded speakers.

This 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Sport Coupe is now offered on dealer consignment with manufacturer’s literature, extra parts, and a clean Florida title.

Highlights

• Offered from the Burnyzz Collection of November vehicles

• ’68 Chevelle Malibu built in the style of an SS 396 tribute

• Refinished in blue with black stripes and a black vinyl top

• Black upholstery

• 15” Rally wheels

• 396ci Chevrolet V8 big block

• 4-speed Muncie manual transmission

• Bucket seats with center console

• Vintage Air air conditioning components

Factory Equipment

• Sport Coupe styling

• Uplevel Malibu trim

• Perimeter frame with 3-crossmember construction

• Coil spring suspension

Modifications

• Refinished in blue with black stripes

• Swapped-in 396ci big block V8

• Swapped-in 4-speed manual transmission

• 4-wheel disc brakes

• UMI suspension components

• Open-top air cleaner and finned valve covers

• SS 396 hood and badges

• 15" Rally wheels wearing Cooper Cobra tires

• TMI bucket seats with center console

• Digital dash display

• Tilt steering column and wood-rim steering wheel

• SS 396 interior trim

• Modern stock-location head unit and Carpuride touchscreen head unit

Ownership History

This 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu is offered from the Burnyzz Collection of November vehicles.

Included Items

• Manufacturer’s literature

• Extra parts

Known Imperfections

• Images detailing the condition of this 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu are shown in the gallery

Additional Information

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