1964 CHEVROLET CHEVELLE MALIBU SS – TRUE SS – 327/365HP – MUNCIE 4-SPEED – FRESH RESTORATION
Highlights
True 1964 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu SS
Fresh restoration with more than 2 years invested
Approximately $85,000 invested in the restoration
327ci V8 rated at approximately 365 horsepower
Edelbrock aluminum cylinder heads
Edelbrock carburetor
Aluminum intake manifold
Muncie 4-speed manual transmission
Hurst floor shifter
Factory-style center console
Power steering
Power front disc brakes
Factory air conditioning
Aluminum radiator
Front and rear sway bars
Bucket-seat interior
White bucket seats and matching rear seat
Rosewood-style steering wheel
Auxiliary under-dash gauges
PPG red paint
Chrome bumpers and bright trim
Polished 5-spoke wheels
225/50R17 radial tires
Fisher Body cowl tag present
Style code 64-5837
Trim code 729
Paint code 922
This 1964 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu SS is a beautifully restored example of Chevrolet's first-year Chevelle, combining the clean styling and unmistakable character of an early A-body with a strong small-block V8, 4-speed manual transmission and carefully selected drivability upgrades.
The restoration reportedly consumed more than two years and approximately $85,000, and the finished car presents as a clean, well-detailed SS built to be driven as well as shown. Finished in vivid PPG red paint, the body displays excellent gloss and straight reflections, complemented by bright chrome bumpers, polished stainless trim and the proper Malibu SS exterior badging.
Under the hood is a 327ci Chevrolet small-block V8 producing approximately 365 horsepower. The engine is upgraded with Edelbrock aluminum cylinder heads, an Edelbrock four-barrel carburetor and aluminum intake manifold, giving the car a strong performance-oriented combination while retaining the visual character expected in a traditional small-block Chevrolet engine bay.
Backing the 327 is a Muncie 4-speed manual transmission operated through a Hurst floor shifter. The combination gives this Chevelle the mechanical layout enthusiasts want in an early SS: small-block V8 power, three pedals and a manual gearbox.
Cooling is handled by an aluminum radiator, while the chassis has been upgraded with front and rear sway bars for improved body control. Power steering makes the car easier to maneuver, and power front disc brakes provide a worthwhile improvement over the braking systems typically found on early A-bodies.
The interior remains strongly rooted in the Chevelle's original styling. It features white bucket seats, a matching rear seat, a factory-style center console and a period-inspired rosewood steering wheel. The red dashboard and carpeting contrast sharply with the white upholstery, while the brushed-metal dash trim maintains the unmistakable look of a 1964 Malibu SS. Auxiliary gauges have been added below the dash for additional engine monitoring.
This car is also equipped with factory air conditioning, a desirable feature on any first-generation Chevelle and an especially welcome addition for regular cruising.
The exterior stance is finished with polished five-spoke wheels wrapped in 225/50R17 radial tires, providing a slightly more modern footprint without taking away from the classic appearance. The polished wheels also reveal the upgraded front disc-brake hardware.
Importantly, the car retains its Fisher Body cowl tag, showing Style 64-5837, supporting its identification as a Malibu SS V8 sport coupe. The tag also displays Trim 729 and Paint 922, adding useful documentation to the car's identity.
From the detailed engine compartment to the clean interior and restored exterior, this Chevelle presents as a thoughtfully completed first-year SS. With its 327 V8, Muncie 4-speed, Hurst shifter, power steering, power disc brakes, factory A/C and fresh restoration, it offers the combination of classic looks and usable performance that makes the early Chevelle such a desirable American muscle car.
- Fuel
- Body TypesCoupe
- Exterior ColourRed
- Number of doors2
- Interior ColourWhite
- VIN Code45837K187784
