1979 Chevrolet Malibu Hardtop
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1979 Chevrolet Malibu $18,000

"1979 Chevrolet Malibu Hardtop

1979 would be the second model year of the fourth generation Malibu and a year earlier, it replaced the Chevelle name as Malibu and was the best selling model in Chevrolet's line.� Decidedly straight and conservative in design, the platform was successful enough to warrant production of more than 412,000 Malibu's for 1979. ��

For consignment, a 1979 Chevrolet Malibu showing 98,314 miles which are non-actual.� 127,000 coupes were produced in 1979 and there's no telling how many of them served as the platform for racy modification.� With its bend on simple design and room in the engine bay, packing these with a punchy V8 has become common.���

Exterior
Black paint coats this boxy sedan, and delineations come in the form of silver window trim, wheel opening trim, straight chrome bumpers, hood pins, and B-pillar trim. �Its glossy finish is also augmented by a bright metallic grid grille between chrome bezel square headlights and a bright red pinstripe that runs down the side.� Veering from what would have been factory, twin exhaust tips in chrome point downward behind each rear wheel.� 14 and 15-inch Chevy Rally wheels carry staggered tires and have a Chevy bowtie on the center cap that also boasts ""disc brakes"". �The rear facing hood scoop rises from the center of the hood and other than the exhaust tips, present the only hint that perhaps this is not your pedestrian Malibu.� The square, three part tail lights and flat decklid however, remain as remnants of a ubiquitous commuter car that were no frills back in the day.� Imperfections include bubbling in the paint, paint chips, cracking paint on the shoulder of the door and at the drip rails.��

Interior
The door panel is dressed up a bit by a red velour insert over clean black textured plastic and a carpeted liner on the bottom.� Red velour over black vinyl makes up the split bench seat, flat and simple and copied in style and materials on the back bench, also in very nice condition. �A standard steering wheel shows some patina and wears an aftermarket cover while sharing its column with the shifter and a small tachometer.� With the recognition of the A-pillar gauges, we conclude that this is not your grandmother's Malibu.� However, the base instrument cluster and its horizontal speedometer and prominent clock tell us otherwise.� The vent control panel is situated above a modern AM/FM/CD radio with AUX and USB capability in the center stack of black molded plastic.� Speakers and cupholders have been added below and the bright red fire extinguisher would definitely get grandma's attention!� Meanwhile, nice black carpet covers the floor along with Malibu Classic branded red mats to match the decor.� The foam backed headliner has some dimples but is otherwise intact.��

Drivetrain
Under the scooped hood we find a very clean 350ci V8 with an Edelbrock 4-barrel carburetor under the open K&N air filter.� A TH350 3-speed automatic transmission is onboard sending power to the 10 bolt rear axle and clean headers route spent fuel in the same direction.� Power brakes supply the halt and are front discs and rear drums.

Undercarriage
Just a bit of surface rust and road patina underneath where it is generally clean.� The pans appear dry and the dual exhaust flows from headers and through glasspack style mufflers.�� Suspension consists of coil springs in front and a 4-link with coil springs in the back.�

Drive-Ability
A wolf in sheep's clothing?� Absolutely.� The flat backed bench seat and elementary dashboard does very little to prepare your right foot for what's on tap.� The raucous exhaust hints and the tach needle bounces as we turn the key and set off on this family car from 1979.� There's plenty of power on tap and the throttle is responsive.� Tracking is great and it's sure footed around turns with tires surely wider than the showroom version.� Other than the heater blower, all functions work as they're intended.� While Classic Auto Mall represents that these functions were working at the time of our test drive, we cannot guarantee these functions will be working at the time of your purchase.�

Yes, it's a bit of a sleeper but its secret is revealed by the sound, the hood scoop, and the massive exhaust pipes.� Sinister black paint cap things off and while this build would work just fine in white or gold, black does the job!� You have to appreciate the handsome simplicity of the design and with the right ingredients, Malibus make great street cruisers.� This one has the right mix.� We'll keep it warm until you get here to take this little slice of heaven home.�

1W27M9B569866

1-Chevrolet
T-Malibu
27-2 Door Sport Coupe
M-3.3L V6 2bbl
9-1979
B-Baltimore, MD Assy Plant
69866-Sequential Unit Number

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