This 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu sport coupe underwent refurbishment under its previous owner and is equipped with a 454ci V8 engine, featuring a Holley aluminum intake manifold and four-into-one headers. It is paired with a TH350 three-speed automatic transmission connected to a 12-bolt rear axle and a Positraction differential. The exterior is painted blue with black stripes, while the interior boasts black vinyl upholstery. Additional features include a cowl-induction hood, front disc brakes, 15″ Super Sport wheels, front bucket seats, a center console, and a horseshoe-style shifter. The seller acquired this vehicle in 2023 and is now offering it in Turlock, California, with a clean California title.
Originally finished in Ascot Blue (24), the body was repainted during the refurbishment. It now sports black over-the-top stripes and a cowl-induction hood with pins, complemented by a black grille, hideaway windshield wipers, and chrome side mirrors and bumpers.
The 15″ Super Sport wheels, adorned with chrome trim rings, are fitted with 235/60 front and 245/60 rear BFGoodrich Radial T/A tires. Braking is managed by power-assisted front discs and rear drums. The seller notes that the power steering system is weak.
Inside, the car features black vinyl front bucket and rear bench seats with color-coordinated door panels and SS badging. Additional interior features include a center console, a heater, and seatbelts for four. The Delco AM radio is non-functional, and the factory air conditioning compressor and hoses are missing.
The SS-branded two-spoke steering wheel accompanies a horseshoe-style shifter. The dashboard includes a tachometer with a 5,500-rpm redline, a 120-mph speedometer, an analog clock, and gauges for amperage, fuel level, and coolant temperature. The five-digit odometer shows 7,000 miles, with less than 100 added by the current owner. The actual mileage is unknown.
The 454ci V8 engine includes a Holley aluminum intake manifold, a Holley-Slayer four-barrel carburetor, Moroso chrome valve covers, Pertonix electronic points, and four-into-one headers. The seller mentions that the fuel tank and battery were replaced under previous ownership.
Power is delivered to the rear wheels through a TH350 three-speed automatic transmission and a 12-bolt rear axle with a Positraction limited-slip differential.
The chassis number is consistent with a 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Sport Coupe built at the Arlington, Texas, assembly facility with a V8 engine. Decoding the Fisher trim tag reveals the following production information:
- Style: 71-13637 – 1971 Chevelle Malibu Sport Coupe
- Body: R09853 – Arlington, Texas, assembly plant, body number
- Trim: 725 – Blue upholstery
- Paint: 24 – Ascot Blue paint
- Build Date: 11D – Fourth week of November production date