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327-Powered 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu SS Coupe

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327-Powered 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu SS Coupe

This 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu SS sport coupe was built in the Oshawa, Ontario, assembly plant in Canada and was acquired by the seller in 2008 and subsequently refurbished. The car is finished in gray over black vinyl upholstery and is powered by a 327ci V8 paired with a two-speed Powerglide automatic transmission. Additional equipment includes an Edelbrock air intake and valve covers, an aluminum radiator, chrome Boyd Coddington 20″ wheels, Wilwood disc brakes, a Hotchkis sway bar, quad blue-dot headlights, an Alpine head unit, and aftermarket speakers. This Chevelle Malibu SS is now offered in Canada with British Columbia registration in the name of the seller’s spouse.

327-Powered 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu SS Coupe

The car left the factory finished in Glacier Gray (W) and is said to have been media-blasted and repainted blue under current ownership. Details include quad blue-dot headlights, chrome bumpers, and dual exhaust outlets as well as 327 and Malibu SS badging.

327-Powered 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu SS Coupe

Five-spoke, chrome-finished Boyd Coddington 20″ wheels are mounted with 245/30 Nitto Invo tires. Braking is provided by front and rear discs paired with Wilwood calipers. The car is equipped with a Wilwood brake booster and a Hotchkis Sport Suspension sway bar.

327-Powered 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu SS Coupe

The front bucket seats and rear bench are upholstered in black vinyl. Appointments include bright dashboard trim, Chevelle and Malibu SS dashboard badging, an Alpine head unit, and aftermarket speakers.

327-Powered 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu SS Coupe

The woodgrain steering wheel frames a 120-mph speedometer, a clock, and a combination gauge. The five-digit odometer shows 73k miles, approximately 1k of which have been added under current ownership. True mileage is unknown.

327-Powered 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu SS Coupe

The 327ci V8 is equipped with an Edelbrock air intake and valve covers, an MSD distributor, a polished intake manifold, and an aluminum radiator with dual electric fans. The car reportedly was serviced in April 2023.

327-Powered 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu SS Coupe

Power is sent to the rear wheels through a Powerglide two-speed automatic transmission.

327-Powered 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu SS Coupe

Decoding the trim plate and the chassis number yields the following information:

  • Style 13737 – Malibu Super Sport two-door sport coupe
  • 1–2–10 – First shift, February 10
  • Body No 235793 – Fisher Body unit number
  • Paint W – Glacier Gray metallic paint
  • Trim 799 – Medium Slate vinyl upholstery
  • B70 – Instrument-panel pad
  • M35 – Powerglide automatic transmission
  • 5 – 1965 model year
  • 1 – Chevrolet
  • 37 – Malibu Super Sport, six-cylinder
  • 37 – Two-door hardtop sport coupe
  • 0 – Oshawa, Ontario, Canada, assembly plant
  • 55477 – Sequential serial number

The car does not have a title, as it is registered in a province that does not issue titles for vehicles. It is being sold on its British Columbia registration document, which lists the Vehicle Status as “REBUILT” and the Model as “Modif”.

Auction Result

High Bid USD $25,750 (Reserve Not Met)
Auction Ended June 23, 2023 at 12:33PM PT
Bids 49
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BaT Essentials

Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Listing Details
  • Chassis: 513737055477
  • 73k Miles Shown, TMU
  • 327ci V8
  • Two-Speed Automatic Transmission
  • Blue Paint
  • Black Vinyl Upholstery
  • Chrome Boyd Coddington 20" Wheels
  • Four-Wheel Wilwood Disc Brakes
  • Aftermarket Sway Bar
  • Quad Blue-Dot Headlights
  • Alpine Head Unit
  • Aftermarket Speakers
  • Edelbrock Air Intake & Valve Covers
  • Aluminum Radiator w/ Dual Electric Fans
Private Party or Dealer: Private Party
Lot #111444