Photo: Garage Kept Motors
You are looking at a 1964 example, so it is one of the first cars to roll off the assembly line at one of the many factories in the United States responsible for assembling this model. Production took place between 1963 and 1967, and several body styles were offered.
The first-generation Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu was built on the same chassis as the El Camino. The Oldsmobile F-85, Buick Special, Pontiac Tempest, and Acadian Beaumont also shared this construction, and in addition to a pair of straight-six engines, it also featured an assortment of V8s. Manual and automatic transmissions were available.
It may not look that big, but the original Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu was about as big as a modern BMW 5 Series executive sedan. It had 115 inches (2,921 mm) between the axles and measured 197 inches (5,004 mm) from bumper to bumper. As for the curb weight, it was estimated at 3,256 pounds, or almost a ton and a half. Therefore, it was also quite heavy for a vehicle born sixty years ago.
Photo: Garage Kept Motors
This copy is presented in dark blue with more chrome trim. It rides on bright wheels, has a black interior, and uses a 327ci engine. The 5.4-liter V8 is a small block and is paired with a four-speed manual transmission that provides the undisclosed thrust and power to the wheels. This engine was offered with 250 or 300 horsepower, and both were equipped with a four-barrel carburetor. Starting in 1965, Chevy added a 350-horsepower version.
The seller describes this 1964 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu SS as “a true icon of American muscle and style,“what would it be”a precious possession for every collector and enthusiast.“It's hard to argue with that logic, because it looks great in every way, and for what it's worth, we think dark blue is the color that suits it best, so it certainly ticks that box, along with many others.
Listed by Garage Kept Motors, this cool old timer has just over 90,000 miles (~145,000 km) on the odometer and is for sale. The online listing, which you can check out here , reveals more about it and also shares a plethora of images. More importantly, it reveals the asking price, which was $44,900 at the time of writing, so this vehicle is quite expensive.
For example, you could snag a brand new Chevrolet Traverse for around that amount, or a new Silverado if you like pickups. So, assuming you were looking for a classic Chevelle, would you buy the example pictured for $45k?