’64–’65 Chevelle Malibu SS

The Chevrolet Chevelle that we have all come to know and love was first introduced for the 1964 model year. General Motors put a lot of stock in the Chevelle lineup and there were Chevelles offered in many different body styles including a four-door sedan, a two-door coupe, a convertible and even a four-door station wagon.

However, 1964 was a time when the true muscle car era was starting to take shape. So Chevrolet wanted to have a player within the Chevelle line, and to this end they included the Chevelle Malibu SS or super sport package.

The 1964 Chevelle Malibu SS was actually at a disadvantage in terms of power because the largest engine available was the 327 cubic inch V8 that could whip up 300 hp. By comparison, the 1964 Pontiac GTO could be had with the behemoth 389 V8 that packed quite a wallop in its midsize body. Production was rather robust for the 1964 Chevelle Malibu SS with over 78,800 units produced.

1965 was another story when it came to Chevelle Malibu SS power. Chevrolet wasn’t fooling around anymore and they introduced what we know as the Z-16 package. These truly classic and rare muscle cars were powered by a 396 cubic inch V8 that was rated at 375 bhp.

When we say that these babies are rare, we are not kidding. There were a total of 201 (one convertible and 200 hard tops) 1965 Chevelle Malibu SS vehicles produced with the Z-16 package, and if you have one of them we would definitely like to hear what you have to say about it in the comment section. And even if you don’t, feel free to let us know your thoughts regarding this unforgettable classic Chevelle.

 

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1968 Chevy Chevelle

The decade of the 1960s was one of the most memorable ones on a number of different levels. There was a great deal of societal change underway with the civil rights movement going forward, and of course much of the nation was polarized over the Vietnam War. Rock and roll music was reaching its full stride and this was the soundtrack that was always present during this interesting period.

In addition, the automobile industry was making strides during the 1960s as well. The Chevrolet Chevelle was introduced for the 1963 model year and it became one of the most popular models ever offered by General Motors. Chevelles were offered in many different body styles including convertibles, coupes, sedans, station wagons and even the El Camino, a vehicle that was part truck and part car.

The 1968 Chevy Chevelle line was the first model year for the second-generation of the nameplate. At the bottom of the line was the Chevrolet Chevelle 300 and 300 Deluxe. The 300 wagons were known as Nomads, a revival of a model name that had laid dormant since the 1961 model year came to a close. The least expensive 1968 Chevelle 300 carried a price tag of $2447.

The Chevelle Malibu was the most popular 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle, and Malibu sales accounted for some 60% of all Chevelle sales. A 1968 Chevelle option was also offered for muscle car enthusiasts: 1968 SS 396 Sport Coupe. The standard engine in this vehicle was the 396 cubic inch Turbo-Jet V8 that was capable of generating 325 hp. But if that was not enough to float your boat, the 396 was also offered with 350 and 375 horsepower options.

1968 saw the introduction of a new breed of Chevelle that was well received by the public. If you have a hot 1968 SS 396 sitting in the driveway there is no doubt that passersby frequently suffer from cases of minor whiplash.

 

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