Photo: Bogdan Popa/autoevolution/eBay seller oldcarsnortheast
1965 was the year of the Impala, as the full-size superstar helped propel Chevrolet well beyond a threshold not even the GM brand thought was possible eight years before.
Impala became the first car in the US to sell more than one million units in a single year after WWII, confirming that all refinements and the increased focus on big-block units were exactly what Americans wanted.
The Chevelle tried to follow a similar approach, and despite not being as popular as the Impala, its customer base continued to grow. Chevrolet also added more performance-oriented options in the Chevelle lineup – 1965 witnessed the debut of a 327 V8 with 350 horsepower, in addition to 250 and 350 horsepower options already available.
The Chevelle Malibu convertible that made its way to eBay earlier this week doesn't come with a V8 unit but uses a lazy 230 six-cylinder mill to get you from where you are to where you want to go. You'd think this is a major shortcoming and a reason to walk away, but once you discover what's under the hood, you'll probably want the Chevelle right here and now.
First, the 230 is the original unit that came with the car. The Chevelle spent its entire life with the same family, and they properly cared for it. Even the original Protect-O-Plate is available, and eBay seller oldcarsnortheast says the Chevelle always slept in a garage. The 230 is paired with a Powerglide transmission and works perfectly, being able to take you anywhere. However, the buyer will probably not want to drive it too much, as parking it in a garage is the only way to preserve the incredible miles on the clock.
The odometer indicates just 32,000 miles, and the seller says they are original. The car has never been restored, molested, or altered, though it did receive an aftermarket stereo with Bluetooth and AUX input.
Otherwise, the Chevelle is gloriously original, and it comes in great shape, especially in the cabin, where it was still wearing the original seat covers. The paint isn't perfect, as the seller says the owner tried to fix some damage on the driver's side back in the '80s, and the quality of the repairs left a lot to be desired. A collector might want a full respray to make it shiny like a diamond, but the best way to determine if this is the better option is to inspect the Chevelle in person.
The Chevelle is located in Groveland, Massachusetts, and considering its working shape, it should be able to drive to its new home on its wheels.
The bidding is underway, but a reserve is also in place, so the top $1,900 offer unsurprisingly did not unlock it. If you want to get your hands on the car without a fight, you can do it by paying $26,900.
The Chevelle tried to follow a similar approach, and despite not being as popular as the Impala, its customer base continued to grow. Chevrolet also added more performance-oriented options in the Chevelle lineup – 1965 witnessed the debut of a 327 V8 with 350 horsepower, in addition to 250 and 350 horsepower options already available.
The Chevelle Malibu convertible that made its way to eBay earlier this week doesn't come with a V8 unit but uses a lazy 230 six-cylinder mill to get you from where you are to where you want to go. You'd think this is a major shortcoming and a reason to walk away, but once you discover what's under the hood, you'll probably want the Chevelle right here and now.
First, the 230 is the original unit that came with the car. The Chevelle spent its entire life with the same family, and they properly cared for it. Even the original Protect-O-Plate is available, and eBay seller oldcarsnortheast says the Chevelle always slept in a garage. The 230 is paired with a Powerglide transmission and works perfectly, being able to take you anywhere. However, the buyer will probably not want to drive it too much, as parking it in a garage is the only way to preserve the incredible miles on the clock.
The odometer indicates just 32,000 miles, and the seller says they are original. The car has never been restored, molested, or altered, though it did receive an aftermarket stereo with Bluetooth and AUX input.
Otherwise, the Chevelle is gloriously original, and it comes in great shape, especially in the cabin, where it was still wearing the original seat covers. The paint isn't perfect, as the seller says the owner tried to fix some damage on the driver's side back in the '80s, and the quality of the repairs left a lot to be desired. A collector might want a full respray to make it shiny like a diamond, but the best way to determine if this is the better option is to inspect the Chevelle in person.
The Chevelle is located in Groveland, Massachusetts, and considering its working shape, it should be able to drive to its new home on its wheels.
The bidding is underway, but a reserve is also in place, so the top $1,900 offer unsurprisingly did not unlock it. If you want to get your hands on the car without a fight, you can do it by paying $26,900.
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