'71 Malibu 400, 3-sp Stick

**scuncio** · #1 01-01-2021, 04:02 PM

NOM, but an interesting car with nice colors. Originally red, but also had a black vinyl top - good color combo. I don't see any mention of docs, which would be a nice addition considering the CE block.

Link to 1971 Malibu 400 auction

136371B174173

**Bill Pritchard** · #2 01-01-2021, 08:44 PM

That looks like a really decent car. Engine (short block) replaced under warranty in 1971.

**olredalert** · #3 01-01-2021, 09:12 PM

----Not knowing much about small block base motor 3-speed Chevelle's, I'm wondering why this car doesn't have a column shift. Could you option the floor shift or was it standard?.....Bill S

**Bill Pritchard** · #4 01-01-2021, 10:04 PM

Bill, I bought a new 1970 Nova with base 307 V8 and floor mounted shifter for the 3 speed transmission. Floor shift was a factory option for only a few bucks. I would assume that the same was true for the 71 Chevelle, if it wasn't standard with the 400/402 engine.

**aawtech** · #5 01-02-2021, 11:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by olredalert

----Not knowing much about small block base motor 3-speed Chevelle's, I'm wondering why this car doesn't have a column shift. Could you option the floor shift or was it standard?.....Bill S

This is not a small block, it's an insurance work around SS....... 402 330HP Big block. The HD floor mounted 3 speed is correct. The car is a Malibu 400.

Donny

**olredalert** · #6 01-03-2021, 03:00 PM

----Should have looked a bit closer for sure. Thanks!.....Bill S

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