The 1966 Chevelle could be had in three versions called 300, 300 Deluxe, and Malibu, with the lineup including five body styles.
Customers could choose from two- and four-door sedans, sport coupes, convertibles, and station wagons. The top configuration was the Malibu, which could also be ordered in a highly desirable pilar-less hardtop sedan.
The Chevelle Malibu in these photos is a convertible that has spent the last few years in a barn. eBay seller impalafinz says they recently pulled the vehicle from long-term storage, but the barn where it’s been sleeping could hide other goodies, including the original engine.
You should contact the seller for additional information, but they say that despite the Chevelle coming without a hood and a drivetrain, 327 blocks are still available for buyers. The 327 V8 is a good choice for the Chevelle and was a popular choice for 1966 buyers, but the top choice was the L78. Launched as a mid-year update, the L78 was an upgraded 396 with the power increased to 375 horsepower.
You don’t have to be a professional restorer to tell that this Chevelle is a rough project. Despite the owner claiming that the car “looks to be fairly solid,” it requires major metal repairs, including on the floors and the driver-side quarter.
It’s unclear if this Chevelle has been sitting on a concrete floor, but considering the holes in the floors, the car is unlikely to have been stored in the proper conditions.
Otherwise, this convertible checks many boxes for a restoration candidate, but potential buyers should still inspect it in person or order a third-party verification. It’s been sitting for many years, and unless you see everything live, it’s impossible to tell how much work it requires and whether building your project is possible.
While the original engine is no longer in the car, this isn’t bad news. Depending on your intentions, the lack of an engine could pave the way for a massive upgrade, especially if you already have an L78 block. The Vin decodes to an eight-cylinder Malibu convertible born in Baltimore, Maryland.
The selling price is a bit ambitious and could be a reason for many people walking away. The owner expects to get at least $8,000 for this rough Chevrolet Chevelle, and considering they didn’t enable a reserve, a single bid is all it takes for this convertible to find a new home. Nobody entered the race to take the car home until now, and considering the auction ends in two days, we might have to wait for this Chevelle to be relisted on eBay.
The vehicle is parked in Columbia Station, Ohio, and you’ll need a trailer to take it home, considering its rough shape and the lack of an engine.