This 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu sport coupe was refurbished in 2022, which included repainting the car in black with a vinyl roof and white stripes, re-chroming the bumpers, and reupholstering the cabin in black vinyl. The car is powered by a replacement 454ci V8 fitted with an Edelbrock intake manifold and MSD ignition, and it is linked with a three-speed automatic transmission and a 12-bolt rear axle with a limited-slip differential. The car rides on a lowered suspension with QA1 dampers and tubular control arms, and the 18″ Ridler wheels are mounted over the power front disc and rear drum brakes. Further details include a cowl-induction hood, power steering, front bucket seats, and a retro-look digital stereo. This Chevelle Sport coupe was acquired by the selling dealer in 2023 and is now offered in Minnesota with and a clean Missouri title.
The car was factory-finished in Nevada Silver and was repainted in black with white stripes during the refurbishment, at which point the bumpers were re-chromed and replacement glass was installed. Details include a black vinyl roof, a cowl-induction hood, a black grille, hood pins, and hideaway windshield wipers.
Five-spoke 18″ Ridler wheels are mounted with 225/45 Summit Ultramax tires. The car rides on a lowered suspension with aftermarket tubular control arms and QA1 dampers, according to the seller. Stopping power is provided by front disc and rear drum brakes, and the car is equipped with power steering.
The front bucket seats and rear bench are upholstered in black vinyl and joined by color-coordinated door panels and carpets. Interior appointments include a horseshoe-style shifter, a center console, a retro-look digital stereo, and a cabin heater.
The three-spoke steering wheel fronts a replacement dashboard that houses a 120-mph speedometer, a tachometer, an analog clock, and supplementary readouts. Ancillary gauges are mounted below the dashboard. The replacement odometer shows 5 miles. Total mileage is unknown.
The replacement 454ci V8 is equipped with MSD ignition, an aluminum radiator, and an Edelbrock intake manifold. The battery was replaced in 2023.
Power is routed to the rear wheels through a Turbo Hydra-Matic three-speed automatic transmission and a 12-bolt rear axle with a limited-slip differential and 2.73:1 gears. The tubular exhaust headers feed a 3″ dual-outlet system with chambered mufflers.
Decoding the data plate reveals the following production information:
- 71-13637 – 1971 Chevelle Malibu Sport Coupe
- R39003 – Arlington, Texas assembly plant, body number
- 705 – Black upholstery
- 13 – Nevada Silver paint
- 03C – Third week of March production date
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