This 1978 Chevrolet Malibu Landau two-door coupe was acquired by the seller in 1999 and subsequently fitted with a 327ci V8 paired with a three-speed TH400 automatic transmission. The car has been refinished in cream with black stripes and brown pinstripes, complemented by a black cloth and brown vinyl interior.
Additional features include a cowl induction hood, chrome bumpers with overriders, a receiver hitch mount, dual antennas, a center-mounted CB antenna, satin black-painted side mirrors, and an oversized Chevrolet bowtie grille badge. The suspension has been lifted approximately 3 inches and rides on 15-inch American Racing Torq Thrust wheels wrapped in Firestone Firehawk tires. Braking is handled by power-assisted front discs and finned rear drums.
Inside, the seating surfaces along with the door and side panels are upholstered in black cloth with brown vinyl accents. The interior also boasts replacement black carpets, a black carpeted dashboard cover, and a matching headliner. Equipment includes air conditioning, a floor-mounted Hurst V-gate shifter, custom cupholders, a CB radio, and a Kenwood CD stereo system with a trunk-mounted subwoofer and amplifier.
The dashboard features some visible cracks, and there is an area of chipped paint on the driver’s side rocker, both of which are shown in the accompanying gallery. A Grant GT steering wheel fronts an 85-mph speedometer and a column-mounted Sunpro tachometer, while under-hood gauges are mounted to the left inner fender.
The 327ci V8 engine is reported to have been rebuilt and installed under current ownership. It is equipped with a Holley carburetor, an Edelbrock-script air cleaner, an Edelbrock Performer EPS intake manifold, an electronic distributor, tubular headers, and 283 Turbo-Fire valve covers. The car also features a dual exhaust system with an H-pipe. An oil change was performed in June 2025.
This Malibu is offered with the manufacturer’s literature and a clean Colorado title in the seller’s name. The odometer reads 55,000 miles, with approximately 10,000 miles added during the current ownership. Overall, this 1978 Chevrolet Malibu Landau presents a nicely updated classic coupe with tasteful modifications and strong performance enhancements.
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