This 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu convertible is said to have been refurbished in 2017 before it was acquired by the seller in 2018. The car is finished in silver with black stripes over black upholstery, and power comes from a replacement 454ci V8 paired with a TH350 three-speed automatic transmission. Equipment includes Wilwood four-wheel disc brakes, power-assisted steering, a power-operated black soft top, 18″ wheels, a cowl induction hood, custom front sport seats, Classic Auto Air air…
This 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu convertible is said to have been refurbished in 2017 before it was acquired by the seller in 2018. The car is finished in silver with black stripes over black upholstery, and power comes from a replacement 454ci V8 paired with a TH350 three-speed automatic transmission. Equipment includes Wilwood four-wheel disc brakes, power-assisted steering, a power-operated black soft top, 18″ wheels, a cowl induction hood, custom front sport seats, Classic Auto Air air conditioning, a tilt steering column, Classic Instruments gauges, and an Alpine CD player.
The car is said to have been repainted in its current silver with black stripes during the 2017 refurbishment. Features include SS badging, dual side-view mirrors, and a cowl induction hood with hood pins.
The power-operated black soft top can be seen up close in the gallery below. The 18″ Riddler wheels are mounted with 245/45 front and 295/40 rear Nitto NT555 G2 tires. A 15″ steel Rally wheel with a BFGoodrich tire is mounted in the trunk. The car is equipped with power-assisted steering, and Wilwood four-wheel disc brakes were installed under the seller’s ownership.
The cabin features custom sport seats trimmed in black with a matching rear bench, door panels, and carpets. Equipment includes an Alpine CD player, Classic Auto Air air conditioning, a center console, manual-crank windows, lap belts, and Chevelle SS-branded floor mats.
The two-spoke steering wheel is mounted on a tilt steering column ahead of Classic Instruments gauges including a 160-mph speedometer and a 10k-rpm tachometer. The six-digit odometer shows under 1,500 miles.
The 454ci crate V8 was installed under previous ownership and features a Chevrolet-branded air cleaner and valve covers. A new starter was installed under the seller’s ownership.