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1965 Chevrolet Chevelle

Malibu SS Convertible
Mecum Dallas 2021
Wednesday, 8 September - Saturday, 11 September 2021
$93,500
Sale Price
Yes
Reserve
11 September 2021
Sold Date
S135
Lot Number
#2-
Recent restoration
Mecum Auctions
Auction House
Chassis number. 138675K173610. Mist Blue with white vinyl top over blue vinyl. 327/350hp L79, M20 4-speed, 12-bolt 3.31 Positraction rear, F41 suspension, wheel covers, narrow whitewalls, dual mirrors, bucket seats, factory radio, power steering, power brakes, boot cover.

Evaluation: Represented as matching numbers and showing 291 miles on a full body-off restoration. Spotless, factory correct engine bay. Very good paint from a distance but up close there are small blisters in the hood from poor prep. Uneven gaps. Scratched window frames. New top and restored top frame. Very good fresh interior mostly, but there is serious pitting around the shifter and the trim between the seats. A lovely car with rare equipment and a fresh restoration, but it falls short of perfect in a few areas.

Bottom Line: The Dallas bidders either didn’t notice those details or didn’t care. To find a ’65 Malibu with this combination of rare factory equipment, fresh condition and good colors would be a seriously difficult task, and at least two of the people waving their paddles were willing to overpay and save themselves the trouble.

by Andrew Newton
17 September 2021
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