1978 Chevy Malibu Fair Shape Needs Your Love on 2040-cars
Dubuque, Iowa, United States
Body Type:Sedan
Engine:305 V8
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Interior Color: Tan
Make: Chevrolet
Number of Cylinders: 8
Model: Malibu
Trim: 4 door
Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Mileage: 109,000
Exterior Color: Tan
1978 Chevy Malibu 4 door sedan. In good shape for the age. Condition can be seen in the pictures. The rear frame rails are solid, the underneath appears to have been Ziebart rust proof from when it was new so very nice shape underneath. The gas tank does have a leak, the speedometer cable needs replaced which is included, it stopped working about 6 months ago. There is a vibration up front when applying the brakes at speed, I have not checked it out but it feels like a ball joint or tie rod end. Tires are in very good shape with lots of tread. Has a 305 V8 engine and 350 auto transmission that runs good but when it's warm it cranks slower but does start right up. Not much rust on the car, there is a hole about 2 inches in diameter on the upper rocker of the passenger rear doorway, some rust starting where the trim came of on the right quarter and some on the bottom seam of the left rear door. Could use shocks all around as it does have a bounce to it. This is a very sound car to have but I just don't have the time to fix it up now. Cash only will be accepted upon pick up within 3 days of auction end.
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