This 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Super Sport is a two-door coupe that was modified under previous ownership and is finished in purple over black upholstery. Power is provided by a replacement 327ci V8 paired with a four-speed manual transmission and a 9″ rear end. Equipment includes American Racing 15″ wheels, four-wheel disc brakes, a Demon carburetor, a Comp Cams camshaft, MSD ignition, a fuel cell, a fire suppression system, a six-point roll cage, Cobra racing seats, an in-car communication system, and Dakota Digital instruments. The car has reportedly participated in multiple La Carrera Pan Americana and Chihuahua Express rallies, with the latest event taking place in 2012. This Malibu SS is offered by the selling dealer in New York with a clean South Carolina title.
The car was refinished in purple under previous ownership, and exterior details include chrome-finished bumpers, front push bars, 327 fender badges, a cowl induction hood with pins, a driver-side mirror, and dual exhaust outlets with polished finishers. The finish and trim are pictured up close in the gallery below.
American Racing 15″ Torq Thrust wheels wear Michelin Pilot Exalto A/S tires that show date codes from 2010. Equipment includes SSBC four-wheel disc brakes linked to an in-cabin proportioning valve. Work performed in 2018 is said to have included replacing the rear brake pads and rotors.
The cabin features black-upholstered Cobra Imola Pro-Fit racing seats that were manufactured in October 2012. Additional equipment includes A.J.S. racing harnesses, a six-point roll cage, an in-car communication system, and a Terratrip rally computer. The selling dealer states that a fire suppression system is present in the engine bay, passenger compartment, and trunk.
The four-spoke steering wheel frames an analog oil pressure gauge along with Dakota Digital instrumentation consisting of a speedometer, a tachometer, and auxiliary gauges. The digital odometer shows 600 miles, and true mileage in unknown.
The factory 230ci inline-six was replaced with a 327ci V8 under previous ownership. An engine overhaul was reportedly performed in 2012, and modifications consist of a Demon four-barrel carburetor, an Edelbrock aluminum intake manifold, a Comp Cams camshaft, MSD ignition, and a Painless Wiring wiring harness.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a “W” ratio G-Force T10 four-speed manual transmission and a Currie 9″ rear end with 3.50:1 gears.
