I purchased a 71 chevelle about 4 years ago.I just recently started to do some research on it, and found it to have a matching # 402 in it.I believe it is a Malibu 400.Can anyone tell me if this is a rare Chevelle.

Another Guy With My Dream Car.

Id Say Its Pretty Rare Since Most Were The Ss Models. Like I Said Before , They Put It In The Monte So Why Not The Chevelle. Did You See The One Thats Called The Zora On The Featured Cars Page ?

Do You Have A Picture ?

Yes I will try to post them.
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My Malibu 400 is a convertible, built in Van Nuys. :D

killer, i still miss my 72 malibu that had non-power steering and brakes, 350 4 bbl, 4 speed, 12 bolt rear, all round gauges, bench seat, rally wheels and single exhaust. really weird optioned car. i bought it in 74 for $2200. it was dark gold with black vinyl top and lite beighe interior. it was ordered by a farmer in southern illinois

huffhuff,

I just bought a 71' Malibu 400 from a farmer in southern Illinois too.
It is a 71' Malibu 400, red w/ black bench, 402 BB, 4bbl, HD 3 spd manual trans. on the floor, 3.31 12 bolt post, rear sway bar, no power steering, no power brakes, 4 wheel drum, am radio, sport steering wheel.
I beleive they bought them special back them to race. Light weight & fast & cheap from the factory (sleeper).