1978 Chevrolet Malibu Restomod

Description

Sleeper cars often deliver the most fun. The best ones just impress others because they look like a well-kept classic inside and out. It's usually the engine bay that really gives away the secret. So this 1978 Chevrolet Malibu has the look of an impressively preserved classic. The builder even believes he started with a genuine 20k-mile survivor. The paint and interior also appear to be the original retro-cool equipment. But under the hood lurks a professionally-built 434 cubic-inch beastly V8. And more than just dropping in a big motor, the transmission, rear end, suspension, and four-wheel disc brakes are all part of a beefed-up package that gives you well-built incognito power.

HIGHLIGHTS
*434 cubic-inch small block V8 built Shafiroff Racing Engines
*Over $12k invested in 2020 on the motor
-Dart M block
--CP Pro Series forged pistons
-Scat H-beam rods
--Scat stroker crank
-SSRE biller roller cam
--AFR aluminum heads
-Quick Fuel four-barrel carburetor
--Long tube heads with H-pipe dual exhaust
*Sid Neal Racing TH400 transmission with reverse manual valve body
*Gear Vendors overdrive
*Moser 9-inch with 3.70 gears and Positraction
*QA1 tubular front A-arms
*Boxed steel rear arms
*UMI performance sway bars
*QA1 adjustable coilovers all around.
*Four-wheel power discs brakes
*Sleeper exterior with Dark Camel paint believed to be factory-applied
*Detailed style where the pinstripe matches the vinyl roof
*Classic/comfy stock interior
*Power steering with a tilt column
*AM/FM/CD stereo with USB
*Professionally installed Kicker subwoofer speaker system (a $4,500 investment)
*Dakota Digital gauges
*B&M floor shifter
*Comprehensive build receipts

This really is the ultimate sleeper. Even the exhaust note doesn't fully give away just exactly how much is upgraded beneath the skin. And while the description of everything added makes this car seem wild, the thoughtfulness of the supporting components gives it a controlled confidence even just for weekend cruising. It makes for the kind of coupe where you can enjoy driving it any time and surprise anyone you choose to let in on this Chevy's secret. Quality incognito builds like this rarely leave their creator's hands. So don't miss out, call today!