This 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Sport Coupe is a black-over-white example powered by a replacement 454ci V8 paired with a four-speed manual transmission. Equipment includes white hood and decklid stripes, SS 454 badges, 15″ Rally wheels, front disc brakes, a Hurst shifter, and a cassette stereo. The car was acquired by the current owner in May 2022, and work under current ownership included installing a single-wire alternator and replacing the battery. This Chevelle is offered by the seller in California on behalf of the current owner with a clean Missouri title in name of the owner’s LLC.
The body is said to have been repainted in the current shade of black with white stripes under previous ownership. Features include an SS-style hood, SS 454 badges, bright wheel arch trim, and chrome bumpers. Corrosion is noted on the bumpers, hood pin hardware, and inner front fenders, and imperfections are shown in the gallery.
The 15″ Rally wheels feature polished trim rings and are mounted with 245/60 Cooper Cobra Radial G/T tires that show 2021 production date codes. Stopping power is provided by power-assisted front disc and rear drum brakes. The seller notes the suspension and body mount bushings require replacement and the parking brake requires adjustment.
The front and rear bench seats are trimmed in white vinyl and are joined by color-coordinated door panels. Appointments include a Hurst shifter, a cassette stereo, and polished sill plates. A driver’s seatback hinge is broken.
The two-spoke steering wheel frames a 120-mph speedometer and a fuel gauge. A trio of aftermarket gauges is mounted below the dashboard. The horn and aftermarket voltage gauge are inoperative. The five-digit mechanical odometer shows 89k miles, approximately 500 of which were added under current ownership. Total mileage is unknown.
The 454ci V8 was installed under previous ownership and is fitted with polished valve covers, tubular exhaust headers, and Flowmaster-style mufflers. A single-wire alternator was installed and the battery was replaced in preparation for the sale. A February 2023 service record from Oren’s Automotive in Santa Barbara, California, is included in the gallery and notes that the battery tray is corroded and the battery is loose.
The car was converted from an automatic to a four-speed manual transmission under previous ownership. The seller notes a noise is present from the parking brake cable making contact with exhaust components.
Decoding the VIN provides the following information:
- 1 – Chevrolet
- D – Malibu series
- 37 – 2-Door Sport coupe
- H – 350ci V8
- 2 – 1972 Model year
- R – Arlington, Texas assembly plant
- 590388 – Serial
