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scuncio
01-01-2021, 04:02 PM
NOM, but an interesting car with nice colors. Originally red, but also had a black vinyl top - good color combo. I don't see any mention of docs, which would be a nice addition considering the CE block.

Link to 1971 Malibu 400 auction (http://ebay.to/384UzKn)

https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/OGIAAOSwhSNf5qYQ/s-l1600.jpg

https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/7tcAAOSwnF1f5qYO/s-l1600.jpg

https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/LzAAAOSw0dJf5qla/s-l1600.jpg

136371B174173

Bill Pritchard
01-01-2021, 08:44 PM
That looks like a really decent car. Engine (short block) replaced under warranty in 1971.

olredalert
01-01-2021, 09:12 PM
----Not knowing much about small block base motor 3-speed Chevelle's, I'm wondering why this car doesn't have a column shift. Could you option the floor shift or was it standard?.....Bill S

Bill Pritchard
01-01-2021, 10:04 PM
Bill, I bought a new 1970 Nova with base 307 V8 and floor mounted shifter for the 3 speed transmission. Floor shift was a factory option for only a few bucks. I would assume that the same was true for the 71 Chevelle, if it wasn't standard with the 400/402 engine.

aawtech
01-02-2021, 11:40 PM
----Not knowing much about small block base motor 3-speed Chevelle's, I'm wondering why this car doesn't have a column shift. Could you option the floor shift or was it standard?.....Bill S

This is not a small block, it's an insurance work around SS....... 402 330HP Big block. The HD floor mounted 3 speed is correct. The car is a Malibu 400.

Donny

olredalert
01-03-2021, 03:00 PM
----Should have looked a bit closer for sure. Thanks!.....Bill S