1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Sport Coupe for Sale With 18k Miles ShownAutoblogKyle EdwardThu, September 24, 2026 at 7:12 PM UTCAdd us on GoogleAutoblog and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article.Metallic blue over black vinyl with 14-inch Sport wheels and white-letter radials is a period-correct look. Bidding on Bring a Trailer has reached $40,000 with five days left and 996 watchers following. The car was previously offered in July 2026 and bid to $60,170 without selling.1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Sport CoupeBring a TrailerWhat it's worth right nowClassic.com records 277 second-generation Malibu sales averaging $65,908 with a benchmark near $61,343, a $11,000 low, and a $450,000 high. Modified big-block drivers and SS-style builds typically trade from close to $25,000 into the mid $40,000s.AdvertisementAdvertisementThe documentation and the four-speed push this above the driver band without reaching genuine SS money. Fair value lands at $42,000 to $55,000, with $48,000 the most likely close, and the seller states the reserve is now well below the July high bid.1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Sport CoupeBring a TrailerCondition and detailsThe badging is the first thing to square. The data plate decodes as a Malibu rather than a Super Sport, so the SS emblems are an addition, and a 402 is the same displacement Chevrolet sold as the SS 396 that year. The listing publishes the decode, which is what a buyer needs, though anyone bidding should price this as a well-built Malibu.1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Sport CoupeBring a TrailerThe paint deserves attention. The body was refinished in 2009, and the listing states that chips, bubbling, and other blemishes are photographed up close. Bubbling on a 17-year-old repaint usually means moisture underneath rather than surface damage, so an inspection should establish how far it goes.1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Sport CoupeBring a TrailerThe mileage documentation is unusually thorough. The removed speedometer is photographed showing 18,219 miles, a notarized affidavit affirms 12,752 miles in March 2008, and further records track the figure over time. The car sells on a transferable New York registration, which serves as the ownership document there for a vehicle this age.1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Sport CoupeBring a TrailerAdvertisementAdvertisementThe offerSpecificationDetailMakeChevroletModelChevelle Malibu Sport CoupeYear1970Mileage18k miles shown on a replacement digital odometerEngine402ci V8 with Holley Sniper electronic fuel injectionPowerNot specified by the seller, and the conversion alters factory outputTransmissionFour-speed manualDrive typeRear-wheel driveExterior colorMetallic blue with black stripesInterior colorBlack vinylCurrent bid$40,000Interested in this Chevrolet Chevelle? View the listing here.What makes the 1970 Chevelle uniqueNineteen seventy was the year General Motors lifted its displacement cap for intermediates, and the Chevelle answered with the LS6 454 at 450 horsepower, the most any American manufacturer advertised that year. The restyled body is widely regarded as the best-looking Chevelle of all, which is why even base Malibus command real money.1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Sport CoupeBring a TrailerThat is also why so many Malibus became tributes. The sport coupe shares its shell with the SS, so badges, stripes, and a big-block turn one into the other visually, and the market prices accordingly. Documentation and build quality carry these cars now rather than badges.My takeFair value sits at $42,000 to $55,000, with $48,000 the most likely result, and the crux is a relist where the reserve moved rather than the car. On offer is an unusually well-documented driver, with a fuel-injected big-block, a four-speed, air conditioning, and a mileage trail most 56-year-old cars cannot produce. Against that sit SS badging on a Malibu and bubbling in a 2009 repaint. Inspect the paint, and $48,000 is fair money.AdvertisementAdvertisementDisclaimer: This post is for informational purposes only. We are not a dealership or broker. All vehicle specifications, pricing, and availability are subject to change without notice. We are not responsible for typographical errors, omissions, or the accuracy of the provided information. Please verify all details directly with the seller.Autoblog aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission.This story was originally published by Autoblog on Sep 24, 2026, where it first appeared in the Car Buying section. Add Autoblog as a Preferred Source by clicking here.