- station wagon
- 3,880 below average
- 21,995 good
- Valrico, FL
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- classiccars.com
- 3,880 below average station wagon automatic
Taken as-is, it's a cool survivor with a lot of practicality built right in. Gm's wagons of the late-60s and early '70s are some of the most attractive of all time. Sure, they were designed to be practical, but there was no reason why they couldn't also be stylish and sporty like this chevelle malibu. Repainted years ago in factory-style tan, it has a low-profile look that works extremely well with the tinted windows and shiny wheels. Aggressive, but not too much. This is a cool piece! The tan interior is in great shape and it's ready for a cross-country road trip with the family. The materials are durable and low-maintenance, and the patters are upscale so this wagon is at home just about anywhere. It's simply too nice to be original, and with black carpets up front, there's a handsome contrast that works rather well. Chevelle owners will feel instantly at home behind the wrap-around instrument panel, and to the owner's credit, it hasn't been hacked up; the original am radio is still in place and factory gauges monitor the vitals. Options include factory a/c (needs to be serviced) as well as power steering and brakes, both of which are probably mandatory on a car this big. There's plenty of space in the back seat for real-sized adults and obviously that cargo bay will swallow just about anything. The engine is the original, numbers-matching 350 cubic inch v8 that's silky smooth and torquey enough to make the wagon feel quick. It looks right under the hood, too, with chevy orange on the engine itself, a stock air cleaner assembly, and no signs of meddling with the factory formula. A few bits of chrome were added along the line, and a weekend of detailing could really pay dividends here. It's backed by a th350 3-speed automatic transmission that's always ready to grab another gear, as well as a sturdy 10-bolt rear end out back. New parts include rear springs, shocks and tie rods, so it rides and handles right, and there's a new flowmaster dual exhaust system for a bit of aural excitement. The underside is clean if a little crusty, and those flashy torque thrust wheels and fat bfgoodrich radials give it a hot rod look. This is a lot of cool v8 hauler for not a lot of cash. Air Conditioning
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