35-Years-Owned 454-Powered 1978 Chevrolet Malibu Coupe

Description

Chevrolet’s Malibu became its own model line for 1978 after several years as a trim level of the Chevelle. The all-new, downsized coupe rode a 108-inch wheelbase, and a 200-cubic-inch V6 was the standard engine, with V8 power available. The upscale Malibu Classic Landau coupe added a vinyl roof and two-tone paint.

Seller-owned since 1991, factory-style equipment on this '78 coupe includes a vinyl-covered landau-style roof, chrome front and rear bumpers, and a red cloth and vinyl bench seat with a matching red dashboard, door panels, and carpet. Silver paint with a black lower body and red, yellow, and blue stripes completes the exterior, which the seller describes as a retro 1970s-style paint job.

Under the cowl induction hood is a Bill Mitchell Products-built Hardcore 454ci small-block crate engine with polished valve covers marked “Hardcore 454 Limited Edition,” an MSD 6A ignition box, Hedman headers, and a K&N air cleaner. A 700R4 automatic transmission was installed with the engine in 2018, per the seller. Inside, an Auto Meter tachometer is mounted on the steering column and two auxiliary gauges sit in a panel on the dashboard. The car rides on polished aluminum wheels.

This 454-powered 1978 Chevrolet Malibu is now offered with a clean Michigan title in the seller’s name.

Highlights

• 35-years-owned by the seller

• Silver paint with a black lower body and red, yellow, and blue stripes

• Vinyl-covered landau-style roof and red upholstery

• Bill Mitchell Products Hardcore 454ci V8 crate engine

• 700R4 automatic transmission

Equipment

• Front disc and rear drum brakes

• Power steering

• Chrome grille and bumpers

• Bench seat

• Three-spoke steering wheel

• AM/FM radio with cassette player

Modifications

• Bill Mitchell Products Hardcore 454ci small-block crate V8 engine

• 700R4 automatic transmission with B&M shifter

• Polished “Hardcore 454 Limited Edition” valve covers

• MSD 6A ignition

• Hedman headers

• K&N air cleaner assembly

• Dual exhaust system

• Taylor spark plug wires

• Braided fuel lines, fuel pressure regulator, and fuel pressure gauge

• Polished aluminum alternator

• Cowl induction hood

• Polished aluminum wheels

• Auto Meter Sport-Comp tachometer mounted on steering column

• Auxiliary gauges in a panel on dashboard

Known Imperfections

• Detailed images showing the vehicle’s condition can be found in the photo gallery

• Various paint chips and scratches

• Air-conditioning system removed

• The hood does not stay open on its own

Ownership History

The seller acquired this '78 Malibu in 1991.