This 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu convertible was refurbished under previous ownership with a repaint in yellow over a refreshed black interior. Power comes from a 327ci V8 paired with a four-speed manual transmission, and features include a replacement black soft top, American Racing wheels, SS badging, a center console, and an AM radio. The current owner acquired the car in 2019. This Chevelle Malibu is now offered by the seller on behalf of the current owner with an Arizona title in the name of the owner’s LLC.
The car was delivered new in Regal Red (R), and under previous ownership the body is said to have been removed from the frame before being refinished in yellow. A replacement black soft top and SS badging have been fitted, and the paintwork and exterior trim are shown up close in the photo gallery below.
Gray American Racing Torq Thrust wheels with bright lips are mounted with Cooper Cobra Radial G/T tires. Each corner utilizes drum brakes.
Redone in black upholstery, the interior features front bucket seats and a rear bench. The black carpeting is fitted with Malibu-branded floor mats, and a console extends down the transmission tunnel. A Delco/Chevrolet AM radio is mounted in the factory location.
A two-spoke steering wheel frames instrumentation that includes a 120-mph speedometer and auxiliary gauges. The five-digit odometer shows 28k miles, approximately 1,500 of which have been added under current ownership.
The 327ci V8 is said to have been serviced with a fluid change. The engine-pad stamping shows an HC suffix, which is consistent with a 327ci V8 designated for use in a 1965 model.
Power is delivered to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission. Additional photos of the underside are presented in the gallery.
The car was built in Oshawa, Ontario in Canada. Decoding the trim tag reveals the following production information:
- Style 13567 – 1965 Malibu two-door convertible
- 1-2-22 – Body assembled during the first shift on January 22
- Body No 236185 – Fisher body unit number
- Paint R – Regal Red paint color
- Trim 789 – Medium Red patterned vinyl upholstery
- B70 – Instrument-panel pad
- M35 – Powerglide automatic transmission
- TOP-10 – White convertible top
The Arizona title notes “Mileage in excess of the odometer mechanical limits.”
