A 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu is listed for sale with an advertised mileage of just 8,000 miles. The car is equipped with a big-block V8 engine and a six-speed manual transmission, and according to the seller's description, it looks almost new on the outside. The listing appeared on the Jalopnik website, and it is the main source for this article.
For comparison, another lot can be considered. At the Bring a Trailer auction, with no reserve price, there is a 1968 Chevelle Malibu sport coupe. The car is registered in the state of Connecticut in the name of the seller, who acquired it in 2014. A 2020 build was accompanied by a repaint in metallic gray with black stripes.
Under the hood of this car is a 355-cubic-inch V8 with a 700R4 automatic transmission. The odometer reads five digits, and since 2020 the car has been driven another 535 miles. The listed flaws include a non-working windshield wiper motor and a scratch on the rear quarter glass. The car has Hotchkis suspension, power steering, front disc brakes with a brake booster, Ridler alloy wheels, and Yokohama and Cooper tires.
The interior is upholstered in black vinyl and features an aftermarket Grant steering wheel and additional gauges. The engine has an Edelbrock intake manifold, a Holley carburetor, and dual exhaust with an X-pipe. The original data plate indicates assembly in Kansas City, Missouri.
The Jalopnik listing text does not specify the exact engine displacement, the transmission type in detail, the price, or the location of the car. Therefore, the comparison with the Bring a Trailer lot should be treated as a benchmark rather than a direct valuation of the offer with 8,000 miles.