This 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu SS convertible was acquired by its current owner in 1996 and refurbished approximately 15 years ago with a repaint in Cypress Green, new black vinyl upholstery, a rebuild of its four-speed manual transmission, and more. Power is from a 327ci V8, and the car is equipped with a power-operated convertible top and windows, assisted steering and brakes, and a set of 15″ Rev alloy wheels. This Malibu SS is offered on dealer consignment with service records, period literature, and a clean California title.
The car was repainted in its original Cypress Green (JJ) according to the selling dealer, and is equipped with a power-operated white convertible top that is shown both lowered and raised. SS trim includes the wheel arch moldings, bumper guards, and rear quarter badging.
Rev alloy wheels feature polished lips and painted metallic gray spokes, and are mounted with Hankook Optimo HT tires measuring 215/60R-15 up front and 225/70R-15 out back. Braking is handled by power-assisted front discs and rear drums.
The cabin features front bucket seats and has been reupholstered in black vinyl with a matching dash pad and carpets. Amenities include a factory AM radio and speaker, power windows, padded dash (B70), and Deluxe seat belts (A49). The selling dealer describes signs of age on the center console, which features a refurbished clock.
A wood-rimmed steering wheel is mounted to a rebuilt tilt column and frames a 120-mph speedometer, a “blinker” tachometer, and gauges for coolant temperature, fuel level, amperage, and oil pressure. The five-digit odometer shows just under 24k miles, approximately 3k of which have been added under current ownership. Total mileage is unknown.
The 327ci V8 is stamped F1112EC and reportedly equipped with a Crane camshaft featuring 300° of duration as well as a Holley carburetor and factory exhaust manifolds. Underhood details include a dual-snorkel air cleaner and a period-style Delco battery. The selling dealer performed a general inspection and oil change in preparation for sale.
Power is sent to the rear wheels via a four-speed manual transmission that is said to have been rebuilt and fitted with a new clutch. The rear axle wears code CV0322B, and further stampings are available in the gallery below.
The Fisher body tag and the VIN tag decode as follows:
- 12B – Built during the second week of December
- 65-13867 – 1965 SS two-door sport coupe
- Body, BF – Fremont, California
- Trim, 714 – Black pattern imitation leather
- Paint, JJ – Cypress Green
- A49 – Deluxe seat belts
- B70 – Padded dash
- 1 – Chevrolet
- 38 – Malibu Super Sport, eight-cylinder
- 67 – Two-door convertible
- 5 – 1965 model year
- Z – Fremont, California final assembly
- 112228 – Consecutive unit number
The sale includes records said to date back more than 20 years as well as manufacturer’s literature, a service manual, and dealer brochures as shown in the gallery. A driving video is viewable below.
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