'65 Malibu SS, California Black Plate Project
 

I fondly remember seeing cars like this in the mid '90s when I was going to college in LA - they seemed to be everywhere and we didn't know how good we had it.

This one looks like a worthy resto project - orig 250hp 327 and 12-bolt rear, with some good options.

Link to 1965 Malibu SS California Black Plate Project auction

https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/igcAA...Xp/s-l1600.jpg

https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/PusAA...bk/s-l1600.jpg

https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/2DwAA...bx/s-l1600.jpg

https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/7vQAA...b0/s-l1600.jpg

138375Z106690

That’s Anthony’s car from California.

"we didn't know how good we had it."

You can say that again. I've never noticed a cowl tag with the lacquer reference before, but there is a lot I haven't seen on old cars.

Yep! It is Jeff.

Thanks for the call out Tony, I do think it's a good project. Rear quarter panel, roof, and rear window channel need love as well as the drive train of course.

This is a complete restoration project, but it's a neat car IMHO.

If anyone's interested, ping me - I've got at least 100 more pics.

Let me know if anyone wants to come by and look at it or take it for a test push.

Cheers all, and thanks.
Anthony

Hi Gang, I've relisted it on eBay here: https://www.ebay.com/itm/143402446770


I will have it at the Long Beach, CA High Performance Swap Meet this Sunday am, 10-06-19 space H19 come see it and take if for a test push.

It's a worthy project IMHO.

Thanks again sYc,
Anthony

That car was very striking when new. White on white with turquoise trim.

Hi again, I'll have this at the Pomona Swap Meet this weekend at the LA Fair Grounds.

Cash talks, thanks again sYc.
Anthony

wonder why its a 12 bolt in a 250 hp 327 with a powerglide?

I wondered that too... since it was the first year for the 12 bolt, could they have just decided to put it in all 1965 Malibu SS / Chevelle models? I'm sure they had no idea just how popular and famous The 12 Bolt would become...

Hi again Gang,

I took a few months and got it back running & driving and it's licensed and back on the road - and still for sale!

New eBay ad: https://www.ebay.com/itm/143504997346 - check the ad for what I did to it recently.

I'll have it at the Pomona Swap Meet this weekend too.

Cheers all!
Anthony