1972 CHEVROLET CHEVELLE MALIBU
350 CID V-8 CONVERTIBLE
HISTORY
Built at the Baltimore, Maryland plant on September 3, 1971 and shipped on September 8, 1971 to General Motors of Canada Special Stock-Advertising in Oshawa, Ontario. One of only 298 Malibu V8 convertibles (model 13667) imported for sale in Canada. Originally finished in 36 Spring Green with a white top and 713 Dark Green vinyl bucket seats. Purchased in 1976 by the current owner from a friend and in his care for 50 years! Only driven between the opening and closing of golf season each year mostly with the top down, then stored and covered in the garage each winter. In 1992 it was a SAIT (Southern Alberta Institute of Technology, Calgary Alberta) project car when the original engine was rebuilt. Maintained by Midsun Auto Repair in Calgary for over 20 years. Odometer reads 58,097 miles. A well documented, likely numbers matching Chevelle convertible that’s ready to drive and enjoy.
VIDEOS
EXTERIOR 360°
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INTERIOR
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ENGINE
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STARTUP
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UNDERCARRIAGE
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DRIVE BY
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PHOTO GALLERY
EXTERIOR
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INTERIOR
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ENGINE & CLOSE UPS
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SPECIFICATIONS
Solid floors with no patches. Candy Apple Red with white stripes on the hood and trunk deck with white power convertible top. Body work and paint completed by Excel Auto Body in Calgary in 1988. Top done by Image Upholstery in Calgary and conditioned every spring and fall. Factory LH remote sport mirror. Chrome wheel openings and rocker moldings with 350 Malibu fender emblems. Bumpers in good condition with optional bumperettes front and rear.
Chassis/
Suspension
Stock components in good condition. Front coil-over shocks with coil springs and gas shocks in the rear.
Likely numbers matching factory L48 350 CID 4-barrel Turbo Fire V-8, rated at 175 HP from the factory. Totally rebuilt in 1992 with most parts from Guyon Racing. New Edelbrock carburetor was installed at the same time the engine was repainted and sealed 3 years ago. Chrome engine dress-up kit.
Rebuilt Factory M38 Turbo Hydra-Matic 350 3-speed automatic with console shift. Rebuilt 3 years ago by Dominion Transmission in Calgary.
Factory GW5 with 2.73 gears. Runs at approximately 2400 rpm at 100 km/hr.
Dual aluminized steel.
Factory JL2 front disc brakes with J50 vacuum power assist drums in the rear.
Polished aluminum aftermarket 14-inch alloy.
BF Goodrich Radial T/A P225/60R14 with raised white letters front and rear.
Upholstery by Image Upholstery in Calgary in good condition. Black throughout. Original dash and door panels with new black cloth and vinyl seat covers on the factory A51 front bucket seats with black carpet. Factory NK4 4-spoke sport steering wheel with console. Pioneer stereo system (approx. $2,000.00) with Bluetooth, CD and AM/FM with four speakers.
Vintage Vehicle Services GM Canada factory documentation (June 16, 2022) confirming VIN, production plant, production and shipping dates, dealer, original paint and trim codes and the factory options list. Old carburetor (which was replaced with new). Two extra chrome bumpers (unsure if they are factory or reproduction). Owners manual. Car cover.
Power steering and power brakes. Seat belts front and rear. Power convertible top.
- Paint cracks from filler on the trunk deck, hood nose and LH front fender.
- Scratches on the RH front fender and LH rear fender.
- Paint chips along the rear edge of the RH door.
- Dash mounted clock is not working.
- Exhaust leak (likely from manifold).
PRICING & VALUE
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