1973 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu SS wagon

I dont think that is a bad price for this wagon, it is in much better shape than my 73 Lemans 400 4-speed safari, and all the 73 model year specific parts seem to be there.
Agreed that it will take alot of work to restore, but with it being a 1 year only model, high option, and a 454 car it could be well worth the effert.

And as for the 73 engines being rated at a lower "net" hp level, remember the 1970 engines were rated at "gross" hp and lose at least 20% of there HP when rated at "net" HP. And by 73 the Compression Ratio's are down to 8.0 or below, and while not great for paper HP numbers, they can live on todays lousy Gas, and not have to have the ignition retarded to such a level to make driving them difficult. That or having to plan any trips around where you can buy race gas, or pull a trailer with a couple of drums of Turbo Blue behind you!

I hope to see it restored to at least driver status in the future!!!!!

 

I agree that this rare wagon is a very worthwhile restoration project - hope we see it again in the future when it's back on the road.

 

It's back!!!!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Chevrolet-C...f2be6bd6d&item=271319481709&pt=US_Cars_Trucks

 

:2_thumbs_up_-_anima

 

Me thinks the speculator was the only one willing to go out on a limb for this one. 3 days left and it's only at $4,700 or so......

 

Now we know the reserve. $9500.

http://ogden.craigslist.org/cto/4187006553.html

 

Seller ended the bidding on eBay at $6060. Something's up.

 

I am the owner of this fine machine.
Reserve was 6100. I was surprised that there were no other bids above the last one at 6060, since it was only $40 short. Oh well.

 

Congrates on the Purchase, I own a 4-speed 73 Lemans Safari and have some spare parts that would fit your SS (Interior parts that is) When you get a chance post some pic's!!!!!

 

Thanks. I was the seller. Missed reserve by $40. So I am still the owner.
I have been contemplating a full restoration so I may be interested in you interior parts. Looking for vinyl and a dash pad.
Wish it was a four-speed like your.

 

A whole bunch of pics on Ebay. Search "completed listings" to find the car and see listing and pics.

 

Keep it, PLEASE!

Marshall

 

Now on HMN at $6500. Bottom line keeps changing.

http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/carsforsale/chevrolet/chevelle/1611239.html

 

I tried to buy this wagon so many times...