1966 chevrolet chevelle malibu big block show condition factory air

1966 Chevelle Malibu Big block 454 trimmed out as a 396. I bought this car back in 1989 from the original owner in Huntington Beach California. Car had been stored from 1974, ntil I bought it, nd had it shipped to Chicago.Car was originally a 283, ut he had a 396 put in it shortly after buying it new. He told me he spun a bearing on the 396 in 1970, nd had the 396 block replaced with a 454, sing all of the 396 brackets and trim.Transmission and brakes were also upgraded at this time Car was fully restored back in 1990-1991, nd was a 96 point car at the Chevelle Showdown in Schaumburg, l back in 1992. I never drove it much, nd only put 526 miles on it in the last 23 years. Car has been in storage for the last 6 years, ith a family and young kids now, o its time to let it go to someone who can appreciate it, nd put it back on the road again. Car was recently started up after being dormant for the last 5 years, nd backed out of the garage under its own power. I changed theoil, nbsp;put fresh gas and a new battery in it, nd it fired up fairly readily, hough is running a bit rough as is tobe expected. Car will need a going over before driving it, ut it needs absolutely nothing major, nd will be a quick winter project to get it in shape for next spring.

Some of the features:

Body: Original California car. Completely rust free, nd never damaged. Car was repainted in its original regal red laquer back in 1991. I had a local restoration shop do it over several months, nd they layed down multiple coats, nd hand blocked it. Body it perfectly straight with absolutely zero ripples. No clearcoat was applied at any time. All Chrome and trim is original. Trunk is in original condition with a new mat installed in1991 A full size Mickey Thompsom spare on a 1970 z 28 wheel is in the trunk, ith original jack. Headlamps are original T-3, ven windshield wipers are original as car was never driven in the rain

Wheels: 1970 Z-28 wheels as installed by the original owner, n 1970 Mickey Thompson G60-15's were put on in1992

Chassis 12 bolt 4:10 posi rear end, pgraded in 1970. Rear drum brakes are 11" Front discs are off of a 1970 Monte Carlo, s installed by the original owner in 1970. Brakes are non power, ual circuit

Transmission: Turbo 400 automatic with Switch pitch dual range torque convertor This was normally a buick option, he original owner put in in 1970, hen the trans was upgraded. There is a small switch on the shifter, llowing the torque converterto be switched fromlow stall to high stall. This is a very unique and sought after feature. Aftermarket kits sold in the 80'sto convert turbo 400's to this feature. Electric kickdown

Interior: Black Bucket seats with console. Interior is all original, ith the exception of the drivers door panel, hich was replaced with a NOS one. Carpet is original, ith a few slight frays here and there. Drivers seat has a small tear, hich I hid with the seatbelt when showing it. A pioneer AM/FM cassette is in the glove compartment in a custom enclosure. The original am radio is in the dash. Steering wheel is from a 1970 corvette, s installed by the original owner

Engine 1970 454 block dressed to appear as a 396-360HP. Engine compartment and front frame from firewall forward, ere restored in 1990-1991, Engine was rebuilt by Van Senus, f Highland, nin 1990, ith all new bearings rings and seals. I Unfortunately do not remember the specs of the cam, ut it if radical, et very streetable. Car idles on premium fuel, ust fine once its warmed up. Carb is era correct Holley. Car has 1966 correct power steering pump and reservoir. Car has Factory Air (always did) With correct 1966 brackets and pulleys installed on the big block, hen it was put in in the fall of 1966. There is no refrigerant in the A/C system, nd the clutch on the compressor has been disconnected. It just free wheels. Conditon of the A/C system looks good, owever, have never had it charged, nd am unaware of what it would take to make operational again.Trans cooler in original radiator.

Please contact me with any questions, r for further details. I have loved this car for many years, ut it's time to let it go. It wont take much to get it perfect again. It will need a good going over of all mechanical systems, nd I wouldn'trecommend driving it until everything is checked over. Car is being sold as-is, or pickup by a carrier of your choice in the south suburbs of Chicago, l, ear the interchange of I-80, -94, nd I-294.

Exhaust: Era correct hooker headers. Mufflers are Corvair Monza Spyder mufflers, nd give it a really nice rumble