Exterior
The Tropic Turquoise exterior is in beautiful condition. Both doors open nicely with a great feel. The wheels and dog-dish hubcaps are in excellent condition with a nice finish and no curb rash. The tires have about 90% tread left and are sized 215/70R14. The chrome looks great and has a brilliant finish. The car has all correct “T-3” headlamps. There are a few years on this restoration so there will be some tiny signs of very limited use around the car.
Interior
The Black interior of the Malibu looks utterly splendid. The seats are in like new condition with virtually no wear. The carpet is also in “like new” condition with no stains, rips, or holes. The dash is in terrific condition with no cracks, fading, or sun damage. All of the gauges faces are crisp and the lenses are crystal clear. The original am-fm radio is still mounted and most importantly the dash has not been cut or modified for an aftermarket installation. There is an additional modern radio that has been tastefully installed below the dash that could easily be removed if a future owner wanted to do so. This car has the best of both worlds with the stock unmolested look of the original radio along with the benefit and better sound quality of a modern stereo. The door panels look excellent with no cracks or splits, and both door pulls are solid and in tact. The rear package tray is in great condition with no warping or fading.
Mechanical
This Malibu seems to be in great mechanical condition. The 327ci starts right away every time, runs well, and idles well. The car drives terrifically. The car was born with a 3-speed on the tree, but the Muncie 4-Speed installation looks stock and operates great. The shifter is tight, the transmission does not pop out of gear, and the clutch feels good. The brakes are responsive and do not pull to one side or the other. The transmission shifts smoothly throughout the power band. This Malibu has plenty of power and is quite fast for its size.