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1976 Chevrolet Malibu

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

$23,380

1976 Chevrolet Malibu

Vehicle Details

Make

Chevrolet

Model

Malibu

Year

1976

Mileage

74,000 miles

Body Type

Coupe

Transmission

Automatic

Fuel Type

Gasoline

Engine

350 ci V8

Description

Price: US $23,380 (CAD $32,990 at the dealer).

1976 Chevrolet Malibu Classic 2-dr Coupe Low-rider! This car is a real survivor with a few incredible modifications! We get the idea it was an “old lady” car with just how nice the interior of the car is – stock and unchanged and in flawless condition. Now the car is on hydraulics with wire wheels and a killer full glitter and pinstripe paint job! It has a very Southern California flair to it and if you’re part of the Saskatoon car scene, you’ve definitely seen it at a car show or two around here. It’s truly an incredible car.

The factory burgundy paint in the door jambs and trunk jambs appears to carry out onto the exterior of the car, but at the threshold it’s now been candied with tons of glitter in the paint, along with an intricate and highly detailed pinstripe motif that also uses gold flake in some portions. The paint is glossy and gorgeous, even to the touch. Orange, red, pink purple and gold are all used in the pinstriping.

Everything is clear coated over and very well done. The chrome and stainless trim are also very original and in excellent condition. Completing the look are the Zenith Wire Wheels in gold and chrome with real knock-off center caps (a soft lead hammer is included).

The interior is completely stock, but it looks as good as when it left the showroom floor with no wear and tear or flaws. It’s a fairly straightforward car with manual windows and locks, AM radio, basic gauges, basic heater, rear defroster and a front bench seat with fold down arm rest finished in vinyl and cloth. About the only modification is an aftermarket stereo hanging below the dashboard and a small set of switches to the left of the steering wheel for the hydraulic suspension.

The trunk has been refinished in POR-15 black coating and now hosts all the hydraulic components, batteries and pumps. It’s neat and tidy and still has a fair amount of storage space. The car isn’t set up to “jump” and bounce the front end off the ground, but it can certainly hop up and down a bit and controls allow the front, or rear, or each corner to be activated to modulate the stance of the car.

The system works very well, though it does change the ride of the car from stock. Expect a bit more bounce over bumps in the road. Under the hood it looks completely stock with a 350 V8, power steering and power brakes.

Its’ exceptionally nice again under the hood. This car was well preserved for years! If you’re looking for something different, here’s your chance at an exceptionally nice low rider! The car shows 74,000 miles, and that’s believed to be true milage, although with only 5 digits on the odometer, it can’t be proven.

Chevrolet Malibu Buyer's Guide (1964–1977)

Full guide
M
Mike Sullivan
Muscle Cars
1964–1977
~4 min read
Updated Apr 2026
The Malibu was Chevrolet's premium trim on the A-body Chevelle platform, available with V8 engines up to 396 cubic inches and a cleaner exterior than the base Chevelle. It's often overlooked in favor of the SS badge, but a Malibu with the right engine is every bit as rewarding and frequently priced more realistically.
This guide covers
✓ 10-point inspection checklist
✓ Common issues & what to avoid
✓ In-person inspection guide
✓ Market pricing by year & condition
✓ 4 FAQs answered
✓ History & fun facts

Chevrolet Malibu Market Overview

Based on 24 Chevrolet Malibu listings currently on ClassicCarsArena.com

24
Listed Now
$33,898
Avg. Asking Price
1964–1979
Year Range
Price Position on Our Site - Average Range
This car: $23,380
Low: $7,000 High: $78,000
Transmission Distribution
Automatic 63% ◄
Manual 13%
Condition Distribution
Excellent 17%
Good 13%
Fair 8%
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Chevrolet Malibu Buyer's Guide (1964–1977)

People see "Malibu" and think grocery car. That's a mistake. The Malibu was the trim-line above the base Chevelle from 1964 to 1972, and it was available with the full V8 engine roster, including the 396 big-block. What it wasn't was the SS, and that distinction matters to some buyers and not at all to others. If you need the SS badge for show-point purposes, buy an SS. If you want an A-body Chevrolet that drives great and doesn't cost SS money, the Malibu is the car I'd send you to look at.

What to Check Before Buying

✓
Engine VIN stamp , Check partial VIN on engine block front pad (must match car VIN
✓
Lower rear quarter rust , Inspect wheel arch seam from inside wheel well) primary A-body rust zone
✓
Torque box inspection , Get under car and inspect rear frame rail to floor junction, structural rust zone
✓
Trunk floor corners , Remove mat and probe all four trunk corners
✓
Floor pans , Check under front seat carpet for rust-through
✓
Trim tag verification , Read door jamb trim tag to verify factory engine code and options
✓
Big-block cooling , Verify radiator sizing matches engine on 396/454 cars
✓
Front suspension , Check ball joints and tie rod ends for wear, alignment issues indicate worn components
✓
Core support condition , Check front core support for rust from cooling system failures
✓
Broadcast sheet search , Check under rear seat and trunk area for original build sheet

Common Issues

Lower rear quarter rust at wheel arch seam is the signature A-body failure. Torque box rot at rear frame rail junction is a structural issue visible only from underneath. Trunk floor corner rust from water intrusion. Floor pan rust from condensation and carpet moisture. Big-block cooling system overwork, the 396 and 454 run warm and require correct radiator sizing; overheated big-blocks develop oil leak and gasket issues. Engine identity fraud is less common than on SS cars but does occur, verify VIN stamp. The A-body front suspension requires periodic alignment and ball joint inspection; worn components cause tire wear and handling degradation.

What to Look For

Verify engine authenticity via partial VIN stamp on block, last 8 digits should match car VIN. Lower rear quarters at wheel arch seam, primary rust zone. Trunk floor corners. Torque box inspection from underneath, structural failure zone at rear frame rail junction with floor. Floor pans under front seat. Core support condition at front. On big-block cars: verify cooling system adequacy and check for radiator core damage. Trim tag (on driver door jamb) for factory engine and options verification. Request broadcast sheet if available.

Price Guide

Driver-quality 1968–1972 with 350/396: $18,000–$28,000. Show quality: $30,000–$45,000. First-gen 1964–1967: $15,000–$25,000 driver, $28,000–$38,000 show. Colonnade 1973–1977: $10,000–$18,000. Malibu prices consistently run 20–35% below equivalent Chevelle SS, the same mechanical car with a different badge. A documented 396 Malibu is the best value proposition in the A-body Chevrolet collector market.

Did You Know?

The 1966 Chevelle Malibu SS 396 set a then-record quarter-mile time of 14.66 seconds at 98 mph in Car and Driver testing, outrunning cars costing twice as much. The Malibu name would survive the discontinuation of the Chevelle in 1977, continuing on a front-wheel-drive platform through the 1980s and being revived again in the 1990s, making it one of the longest-running nameplate histories in GM's lineup. The original 1964 Chevelle Malibu SS was almost called the "Chevelle Monaco" before someone realized Monaco was already a Dodge nameplate.

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