This 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu sport coupe was acquired by the seller on BaT in August 2023 after long-term history in Arizona. Subsequent work included replacing the wheels, tires, rear springs, and moldings, removing and replacing the exterior stripes, and installing a Flowmaster exhaust system and a retro-look Bluetooth stereo. Power is provided by an overhauled 396ci V8 linked with a three-speed automatic transmission, and it is finished in red with black stripes over black vinyl. Further details include an Edelbrock AVS2 carburetor, an Edelbrock RPM Air Gap intake manifold, 15″ Forte wheels, front disc brakes, a wood-rimmed steering wheel, and a B&M shifter. This Chevelle SS coupe is offered with a spare set of wheels and a Washington State title in the seller’s name.

1969 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Sport Coupe SS 396

The car left the factory finished in Garnet Red and was repainted under prior ownership. Details include a black grille and taillight panel, black side stripes, and chrome bumpers. The wiper motor and side marker lenses were replaced in 2022. The Yenko-style stripes were removed under current ownership, and the rear window chrome is scuffed.

1969 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Sport Coupe SS 396

Forte 15″ Woodward wheels were mounted under current ownership and wear Milestar Streetsteel white-letter tires. The car is equipped with power steering, and braking is handled by power-assisted front discs and rear drums. The brake booster and front rotors and pads were replaced in 2022, and the rear springs were replaced under current ownership, according to the seller.

1969 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Sport Coupe SS 396

The front bucket seats and rear bench are trimmed in black vinyl, and a center console with a B&M shifter sits between the front seats. A retro-look digital stereo linked with kick-panel speakers has been installed under current ownership, according to the seller. The sun visors are missing and a hole in the driver’s seat bottom is photographed in the gallery.

1969 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Sport Coupe SS 396

The wood-rimmed steering wheel frames a 120-mph speedometer and a combination gauge. The five-digit odometer shows 30k miles, approximately 200 of which were added under current ownership. The seller notes having the dash lamps and sending units for the gauges replaced, and the speedometer has been recalibrated. Total mileage is unknown.

1969 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Sport Coupe SS 396

The 396ci V8 was reportedly overhauled in 2022, which included overboring the cylinders .030″, replacing the pistons and connecting rods, polishing the crankshaft, fitting an Edelbrock AVS2 carburetor atop an RPM Air Gap aluminum intake manifold, and installing a COMP Cams hydraulic roller camshaft, roller rockers, ARP hardware, and dual timing chains. CVF Racing valve covers are installed over aluminum cylinder heads, and an aluminum radiator and dual electric puller fans provide cooling.

1969 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Sport Coupe SS 396

A photo of the partial engine pad stamp is displayed above.

1969 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Sport Coupe SS 396

Power is sent to the rear wheels through a TH400 three-speed automatic transmission and a 12-bolt rear axle. The seller notes a 3k-rpm stall-speed torque converter has been added. Portions of the frame have been refinished in black. Exhaust gases flow from thermally-wrapped tubular headers to an H-pipe, resonators, and Flowmaster mufflers.

1969 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Sport Coupe SS 396

Decoding the cowl tag reveals the following information:

  • 69-13637– 1969 Chevelle Malibu two-door sport coupe
  • KAN – Kansas City assembly plant
  • 147773 – Production sequence
  • 756 – Black vinyl upholstery
  • 52 – Garnet Red paint
  • 11C – Built the third week of November

The current Washington State title bears an Antique brand.

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