496-POWERED 1979 CHEVROLET MALIBU SPORT COUPE 4-SPEED

OVERVIEW

This 1979 Chevrolet Malibu Sport Coupe is powered by a GM Mark IV 496cid big-block V8 backed by a Muncie M21 four-speed manual transmission. Features include a cowl-induction hood, a rear spoiler, power windows, and power front disc brakes. Finished in red over a two-tone gray cloth interior, this Malibu comes from the selling dealer with a clear title.

EXTERIOR – FEATURES

The reportedly rust-free exterior is finished in red. Features include chrome bumpers, a body-color ground effects kit, a cowl-induction hood, dual sport mirrors with a manual driver-side remote, tinted windows, and a rear spoiler. A walk-around video can be seen below.

EXTERIOR - WHEELS AND TIRES

A set of Center Line aluminum wheels is wrapped in staggered-width Hoosier front and Mickey Thompson rear radial tires.

INTERIOR – FEATURES

The cabin is furnished with two-tone gray cloth front bucket seats and a matching rear seat surrounded by gray cloth and black vinyl door panels and trim. Features include power windows, manual steering, a tilt steering column, a floor-mounted manual transmission shifter, a nitrous bottle, an AM/FM radio, and a touchscreen head unit.

INTERIOR – GAUGES

An 85-mph speedometer, a 10,000-rpm tachometer, and gauges for the fuel level, coolant temperature, and oil pressure are located ahead of the driver. A fuel pressure gauge is mounted to the hood. The odometer reads 68,761 miles, but the true mileage on this vehicle is unknown.

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

Power is provided by a GM Gen IV 496cid big-block V8 and backed by a Muncie M21 four-speed manual transmission. The body-color engine bay features a body-color engine block, Brodix valve covers, a body-color air cleaner, a shaved firewall, and an MSD electronic ignition.

UNDERCARRIAGE

This Malibu was factory-equipped with an independent front suspension and a solid rear drive axle. Braking is provided by power front discs and rear drums. A dual exhaust system exits at the rear.