1968 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu SS 396 Tribute

Description

Established in 1979, PJ’s Auto World is one of the original collector car dealerships in the USA, located in beautiful Clearwater, Florida. PJ’s specializes in a wide array of classic and muscle cars, street rods, sports cars, classic pickup trucks, and resto-mods. More than 150 cars are available at a time within the collection, including this February limited release of 10 cars offered exclusively for auction, each ready for a driver to relive a memory or create a new adventure.

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In 1968, the second-generation Chevelle debuted with redesigned sheetmetal, and the buying public went wild for this curvy A-body’s fastback look. A new frame offered a shorter 112-inch wheelbase, and its coil-spring suspension made the Chevelle both a capable performer and a comfortable cruiser.

The Malibu Sport Coupe was the most luxurious trim level; drivers could choose from six- or eight-cylinder powerplants ranging from 140 to 325 horsepower, backed up by 3- or 4-speed manual or 2- or 3-speed automatic transmissions. A total of 15 color choices complemented Malibu’s curved lines and brightwork, and an uplevel interior offered four premium fabrics and deep-twist carpet. Altogether, it made the Malibu a desirable choice for both luxurious and stylish transportation.

This 1968 Chevelle was born a V8-powered Malibu Sport Coupe, but is now dressed in SS 396 trim with a 396ci big block, twin-domed hood, black grille and rear panel, and SS 396 badging. It has been refinished in black, which is complemented by a red interior with bucket seats. To tame its newfound power, it now features front disc brakes, and it is also equipped with an aluminum radiator, headers, and a chrome air cleaner lid and valve covers, along with a steering column-mounted tachometer, under-dash gauges, and a modern stock-location radio.

This 1968 Chevelle Malibu is now offered by the selling dealer with a clean Florida title.

Highlights

• Offered from PJ’s Auto World

• ’68 Chevelle Malibu modified with a big block and SS 396 trim

• 396ci Chevrolet V8

• 3-speed TH-350 automatic transmission with floor shifter

• Refinished in black with red interior

• Black vinyl top

• SS 396 hood, grille, rear panel, and emblems

• 15” Rally wheels now wearing BF Goodrich tires

• Front disc brakes and power steering

Factory Equipment

• The chassis number (136378A149882) decodes as:

  • 1 – Chevrolet

  • 36 – Malibu V8

  • 37 – 2-Door Sport Coupe

  • 8 – 1968

  • A – Atlanta, Georgia, assembly plant

  • 149882 – Sequential production number

• 112-inch wheelbase

• 197-inch overall length

Modifications

• 396ci V8 block (with #3855961 stamping)

• 4-barrel Holley carburetor

• Headers and dual exhaust system with chrome tips

• Upgraded spark plug wires

• Aluminum radiator

• Chrome air cleaner lid, valve covers, alternator and cover, and differential cover

• SS 396 interior trim

• Column-mounted tachometer with under-dash oil pressure, coolant temperature, and voltage gauges

• Modern stock-location stereo with rear-deck speakers

Ownership History

This 1968 Chevelle Malibu is offered from PJ’s Auto World

Included Items

• Keys

• Spare tire