Survivor with 34K Miles ! 1965 Chevrolet Malibu Chevelle in Blue on My Car Story with Lou Costabile

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On "My Car Story" we're at the Rosemont IL on 3-1-23 at the World of Wheels car show.
We're looking at a 1965 Chevrolet Malibu Chevelle in Mist Blue Paint. The car is equipped with a 283 CI V8 engine, with a automatic transmission.
The car's Owner is Rich Kenney. Rich’s had this car since 2010. Rich shares he noticed this car for sale, and a few days later it was still for sale. So he called the Original Owner and he shared all the paperwork of this car and saw VERY FEW MILES. He purchased it and here it is today.
If you’re interested in attending a World Of Wheels Car Show, here is the link to see the dates and show schedule autorama.com
ENJOY!

[@loucostabile]

Hi, If you like this video, please click on SUPER THANKS ❤ with the $ in the middle which is the SUPER THANKS button under the video. Thank you! Lou

[@larryhogan3-16]

That's the way they need to manufacture automobiles now. Thanks Lou , wonderful surviving Malibu 🇺🇸

[@loucostabile]

Hi Larry, Happy to read you enjoy this one :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@JeffKing310]

What a clean Chevelle! The original unrestoreds are always enjoyable. Thanks Lou and Rich!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jeff, Happy to read this one is "enjoyable" :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you. You're welcome, Lou

[@TheGunfighter45acp]

Another great Survivor! I've always admired the '65s, and this one is exactly as it was. Mr. Kenney really found a gem that he undoubtedly will enjoy for many more miles and years to come. Thanks, Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi TheGunfighter45acp, Happy to share this "Survivor" with you :-) My pleasure sharing this "gem" with you, Lou

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

😍Great looking Chevelle!!👍

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-)

[@MAGronemeyer]

This is a different type of car. A 1965 Chevelle Malibu with a pristine exterior, and a slightly worn interior. Has the daily driver look to it instead of the show car look which makes it that much more unique. Healthy sounding 327 engine with the throaty sounding dual exhaust. BTW, the rip in the front seat needs to be fixed, and the armrests in the rear need to be re-chromed. Then this Chevy would be pristine inside and out! Great looking low mileage survivor Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Michael, Thanks for sharing the details you notice, Lou

[@WilliamParmley]

Nice '65, and what a treat to have the original paperwork!

[@loucostabile]

Hi William, Happy to read you enjoy this "Nice" car :-) Lou

[@JohnCBurzynski]

Brings back memories. My best friends mom had one, the same color. First Malibu I ever a saw..

[@loucostabile]

Hi John, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Best Friends Moms car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@unclerudy9797]

Great Survivor ! Thanks for posting Lou !

[@loucostabile]

Hi Rudy, Happy to read you enjoy this "Great Survivor" :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@sabba_dabba8649]

What a nice guy that Rich. I believe him when he says more people look at this instead of more expensive cars

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@Vini-Pizza]

Beautiful, original Chevelle! Love it. Well done Lou!!

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read "Love it" :-)

[@RickMcCargar]

What's not to love about this? Great car...and it's blue! I had a '66 Chevelle in white, with black vinyl top that I used as my "hunting" car. Take it out on the country roads, go hunting, toss the game in the trunk..haha. Seem to remember it had an inline six, but not sure anymore if that was even a thing in those. Thanks for sharing this awesome survivor!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Rick, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou

[@milfordcivic6755]

If he got the upholstery fixed on the driver's seat, he'd have a pretty perfect car.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Milford Civic, I think you're right :-) Lou

[@hankgs]

I've NEVER-EVER seen a cleaner stock example... Sure, there are a lot of "resto-mods", but I'd take an example like this over any "LS Coversion"... Beautiful. Lucky guy!

[@loucostabile]

HI hankgs, Happy to read you appreciate the condition of this car :-) Here is one more for you to enjoy, Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXSvqWp7iJ5lkNk

[@bdpopeye]

When I was in High School back in the late 60s and early 70s there was a kid, not my friend, whose dad owned a Chevy dealership. This kid had a 64 Malibu SS. Same color as this. I don't know what engine he had in that car.That kid was spoiled rotten...nuff said! Thanks for posting Lou! have a blessed day.

[@loucostabile]

HI Gerry, Happy to read this car brings back memories of the kid you remembers car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome. Blessings received and God bless you, Lou

[@martin2560]

Dream car. Part of American History as a major grocery getter. Lots of good family times back then spent in this one particular.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Martin, Happy to read "Dream car" :-) Glad to read this car brings back memories of your family car like this one. Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@charleshaggard4341]

There is a guy in town that has a 67 Malibu like this that he bought new. He takes it to local car shows. He had a repaint but it is the original blue like this one. Great car. Thanks Lou.

[@loucostabile]

Hi CHARLES, Glad to read you get to see a nice 67 Malibu in your area :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@dancerjim]

Love the original cars.

[@loucostabile]

Nice !

[@motorTranz]

Beautiful survivor! 😍😍😍😍😍 Thanks Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi motorTranz, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@chrisjeffries2322]

Hi there Rich, I have my late Mothers' 65 Malibu 4-door wagon. It is also Mist Blue with all the same options s yours. She would pick us up from school back in the day. Enjoy your new ride. Chris.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Chris, Happy to read you have a fun Wagon :-) Lou

[@scotttillotson1989]

Beautiful original car, and sort of refreshing that it’s a Malibu, rather than being turned into an SS clone. Beautiful!

[@loucostabile]

HI Scott, Happy to read this car is "refreshing" :-) Thank you for sharing, Lou

[@teddysmith457]

That’s definitely a sweet car. My late uncle bought a 67 Chevelle SS with a 396 and a four-speed in 1967 man was that a nice car

[@loucostabile]

Hi Teddy, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Uncles car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@Goldencountry63]

I can smell the factory scent through the phone. Thank you Lou.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Maris Alchimovics, NICE! You're welcome, Lou

[@rixkafer56]

Very cool car ! Thanks for sharing.. love the paint. I have a 64 2 dr malibu same color about 75% original paint... im the second owner since 82

[@loucostabile]

HI rixkafer56, Happy to read you have a fun car too :-) NICE! You're welcome, Lou

[@budgetaudiophilelife-long5461]

THANKS AGAIN LOU,RICH …for sharing…funny how often cars like this back in the day,would not get a second look…but with survivors today…it is a WHOLE DIFFERENT STORY 😁🤗💚💚💚

[@loucostabile]

HI Budget Audiophile Life-long, You're right, this one gets attention today :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you. You're welcome, Lou

[@brianmoore6306]

I love these Chevelle's. I've always loved the alluminum dashboards. Just a really great example. Love that it is original. Great color combination.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Brian, Happy to read "I love these Chevelles" :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you, Lou

[@user-david6265]

It’s not aluminum it’s plastic just has chrome paint but my 4speed is aluminum

[@brianmoore6306]

@@user-david6265 Hello David, thanks for the information. Were they all made with plastic...but you had yours made from aluminum...or did some of them have aluminum? Thanks for replying. I learn so much from you guys!

[@user-ys7ng6hq5j]

Чудове авто! Дякую!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Сергій Шамін, Happy to read you enjoy this "Great car" :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@jasoncarpp7742]

Hey Lou. Beautiful looking car. 1965 has always been my favourite year for the Chevelle. 🙂

[@loucostabile]

Hey Jason, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Glad to read this year is a favorite of yours, Lou

[@Merylstreep1949]

World of Wheels sure had changed because I remember it in the 70s as all over the top show cars and hot rods.....and of course pretty models showing off the cars

[@loucostabile]

Hi Chris, There are still quite a few Hot Rods there. I think if you stop by a show, you'll enjoy yourself, Lou

[@stevebyrne4235]

Mine was the same colour, but a 283/column shifted three speed; traded for a '56 Sedan Delivery, sad day. Thanks to you both.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Steve, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou

[@glenkepic3208]

yow ! Sometimes i wait, sometimes i can't. Family bought one in red, i'm thinking '68. It was beautiful ! My Dad loved it. Wanted to buy it when they tired of the fuel expense and bought a 'Bug. That didn't happen (family and bizz,,,). It was gorgeous !

[@loucostabile]

Hi Glen, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Family car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@glenkepic3208]

@@loucostabile Back atcha, Lou !!

[@clevejason]

Amazing vehicle

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jason, Happy to read you appreciate this "Amazing vehicle" :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@matthewpaanotorres7309]

1965 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu. The Chevrolet Chevelle/Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu was released back in 1963, with the first gen being produced from 1963 to 1967. It was the second car in Chevrolet's line-up to have Chevrolet's "Super Sport" package, with the first car being a 1961 Chevrolet Impala SS 327, SS 396/400, and SS 409. The SS 396, codenamed "L78" would make around 375 Horsepower and 500 Pound-Feet of Torque for cars that were equipped with it, such as the 1970 Chevrolet Nova SS 396 L78. This package had a more stylish interior, "SS" and "Super Sport" packages on the front, side, and rear fascia of the vehicles, and obviously came with more bigger engines. The "SS" package on average costed around $2,276 for a coupe in 1966 ($21,400 Dollars in 2023 Dollars). In future years, the "SS" package came with even bigger engines, such as the SS 427 and the SS 454 (Codenamed "LS6") featured on other cars such as the Chevrolet Corvette (SS 427/454) and the Chevrolet Chevelle (SS 427/SS 454). Because of the "SS" trim, it has spawned competitors made by other companies, examples include Pontiac's "Trans Am" and "The Judge" for the Firebird and GTO, Oldsmobile's "W-30" package for the 442, "Gran Sport" and "Gran Sport Xtreme" (GS and GSX) for the Skylark and Riviera, the "Cobra Jet", and "Super Cobra Jet" (CJ and SCJ), by Ford for the Torino, Fairlane, and other models, Mercury's "XR7" and "Eliminator" for the Cougar, and many more to come.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Matthew, Thanks for viewing and sharing your knowledge, Lou

[@billyfoster3223]

Nice old Malibu, Lou! Great video! I'd like to find a 1965 Z-16 survivor!😁👍🛠️

[@loucostabile]

Hi Billy, Happy to read you enjoy this "Nice" car :-) Here is the closest I've found to your request. Enjoy! Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/bKWmdIlol5Wcg6c

[@josephconsoli4128]

Very nice example. I really like the painted rims, wheel covers, and redlines. A hint to the upgraded engine. I not 100% positive, but usually, at this time, full disk wheel covers were still an option. In period pics you'd sometimes see a top-of-the-line convertible wearing dog-dishes. I like when the exterior aluminum still has a chrome look. When it gets a dull silver/grey tone, it looks shabby.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Joseph, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) Thanks for sharing what details you notice, Lou

[@JaimeSalcedoA_72]

¡Le queda muy bien ese “Azul Niebla” a este Chevrolet Malibu Chevelle 1965 sobreviviente! Está, además, en muy buenas condiciones para la edad y kilometraje recorridos. El interior muy elegante, con sus instrumentos cromados y un tapizado en color similar al exterior. Me gustó ese catálogo del maletero a todo color y con fotos llamativas para la época. ¡Saludos cordiales, Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jaime, Happy to get the "blue fog" rolling in for this car :-) Thank you for sharing the details you notice, Lou

[@rextownsend5101]

Wonderful car! I’m curious why it doesn’t have the engine badge on the front fenders. Even the basic 283 warranted a badge, so a 327 equipped car would certainly had a “327” badge.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Rex, High praise :-) Hmmm, not sure about the badge, Lou

[@markg7030]

Good question and I agree. Maybe it is an original 6 cyl car.

[@gordonddudley7067]

It's also missing the Malibu side trim that runs from the front wheel opening to the rear of the car. SS Malibus did not have the side trim but this is not an SS.

[@czechmate6916]

Great looking survivor ❤

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-)

[@timc2346]

Nice one Lou !

[@loucostabile]

Thank you Tim C :-)

[@courtneypuzzo2502]

great looking antique car have always had a soft spot for the Malibu as when my late maternal grandmother drove me to school from 3rd to 5th grade and 7th-9th grade and second car the cab company she worked for loaned her was a used 97 Malibu which was better for her then the original Impala/caprice they loaned her as she'd been used to smaller cars since having a used 84 Buick Skylark limited 4 door sedan

[@loucostabile]

Hi Courtney, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Grandmothers car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@courtneypuzzo2502]

@@loucostabile yeah it does even though she didn't actually own the Malibu it was just a loaner car from the cab company she worked for at the time unfortunately she passed away 15 months ago of a stroke at 88 and had driven a Toyota Camry for more than 26 years when she stopped driving in April 2016 due to medical reasons aged 82 I'm the oldest of her three grandchildren

[@georgewilkinson1068]

Impressive.

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@davidkastin4240]

Great 65 Lou and Rich 💙 This is a 200 or 300 trim level which got you the wheel well, hood and rocker panel trim and vinyl/fabric seat upholstery. My friend had the same yr/color but 100 with a 6 cyl & 3 on tree. 100 his no trim and vinyl seats, very plain looking but was a great car. Was used in great condition and he paid $50 or $100 😂

[@loucostabile]

Hi David, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Friends car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@jd4harley]

I would love to read that sales for sure I worked at the Chevrolet dealership as a teenager and I never seen those two strips of chrome on the side quarter panels. Be interesting to see what the brochure had to say about him if anything you even pointed them out.❤

[@loucostabile]

Hi James, Thanks for viewing and sharing what you noticed, Lou

[@Merylstreep1949]

Hey Lou, for all us Chicago people could you do videos on the Nickey cars?

[@loucostabile]

Hey Chris, I'll see if I can find some for you, Lou

[@gene978]

Oh Yeah! I use to think the early American mid sized cars had really cheapened out on the dash and interiors materials. When you could start adding power windows and seats and brougham style interiors they came in to their own.

[@loucostabile]

Hi gene978, Happy to read your thoughts on this car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@davidefland1985]

Nice car!

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy this "Nice car!" :-)

[@barrycuda3769]

34000 miles ' should be about run in 'fabulous.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Barrycuda, Thanks for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@user-david6265]

These guys are too scared to even stand on the hood bro I do and I even jump through my window to get inside 😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣

[@loucostabile]

Hi David, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@michaelcoffey7362]

nice 🥰

[@loucostabile]

Hi Michael, Happy to read you enjoy this "Nice" car :-) Lou

[@toddamtmann3528]

It's the "300 Deluxe", because of the size.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Todd, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@jeffhelms8559]

Hate to tell you, but that car is quite obviously not original paint. The Malibu side moldings (that run the full length of the side of the car on quarter, door, and back part of the front fender on all 65 Malibu's) have been removed and the holes filled. Look at the pictures of Malibu's in the showroom brochure shown in the middle of the video! The front fender engine flag insignias have also been removed and the holes filled. The Malibu emblem on the driver's quarter is also out of position from original, and runs uphill as it goes toward the rear. Inside the trunk floor has been rattle-can spattered too. The rear trunk moldings (that were commented about being nice) have clearly been replated. You can see the divots where there were large pits that were ground out and replated over without filling and finishing the pits with brass. Originals without pits are "smooth", just with the horizontal ribs, no divots. The grill is also new, with obvious different finish versus the headlight bezels right beside it. Also, the one T-3 headlight shown in closeup is a late 67 to 70 T-3 with the ribs in the triangle, not a 65. The 58 to mid/late 67 T-3 has a clear triangle without any ribs. (Maybe the other three are originals and the owner just had the rib thing backwards?) Nice car, but very far from a true original survivor car when it has had a full repaint. Lastly, this car is a Malibu, not a 300 (or a 200 ???) as was stated in some of the other comments. 300 was the lowest trim level Chevelle, 300 Deluxe was next, Malibu next, and then the Malibu SS. 300's and 300 Deluxes were only available as post sedans and wagons, no hardtops or convertibles.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jeff, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@user-david6265]

Imagine it having 43,000 oem miles and it being a 138 ss heheh I have that

[@loucostabile]

Hi David, Thanks for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@davevirag5423]

😍👍

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@RoryVanucchi]

👍

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@carllavell8673]

👍💯😝💯👍

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@jessebrown6416]

I know where one is 65 327 4 spd high school present mileage was super low .

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jesse, Thank you for sharing, Lou

[@user-wc4uh4rl3z]

To many comercials on yutube.just to watch anything

[@loucostabile]

....there are always commercials at the beginning of all KZbin videos, however I have the option of putting commercials in the middle of my videos, and since I wouldn't want to see commercials in the middle of the video, I make sure to turn them off. So if you have to watch a commercial or two @ the beginning of the video (which is how I get paid to share with you) I hope that let's you know I'm doing what I can to give you a positive viewing experience, Lou

[@whowantstoknow771]

Get the seat repaired!!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi whowantstoknow, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thought. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou