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1965 Chevrolet Malibu SS

Sold at Mecum Auctions on May 13, 2026.

$52,800Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $48,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1965
Make and model
Chevrolet Chevelle
Generation
Chevelle first generation
Version
Chevelle Malibu SS
Gearbox
Manual
Chassis
138375Z117204
Condition
Good (3)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Inside the middle half of 175 comparable sales.

Middle half of sales$45,250 to $70,000
Median$56,500
Sales behind it175Likely

From 175 sales of the Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu SS or Chevelle SS 396 in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $45,250 and $70,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1965 Chevrolet Chevelle SSMecum, Oct. 24, 2026MecumOct. 24, 2026$38,000
1965 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu SS L79 Sport Coupe 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, July 29, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 29, 2026$61,700
1965 CHEVROLET MALIBU SS CUSTOM CONVERTIBLEBarrett-Jackson, June 25, 2026Barrett-JacksonJune 25, 2026$40,000
383-Powered 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu SS Sport Coupe 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, June 10, 2026Bring a TrailerJune 10, 2026$30,269
396-Powered 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu SS 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, May 18, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 18, 2026$40,000
1965 Chevrolet Chevelle Z16Mecum, May 15, 2026MecumMay 15, 2026$222,500
1965 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu SS L79 327 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, April 23, 2026Bring a TrailerApril 23, 2026$39,250
1965 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu SS L79 327/350 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, April 21, 2026Bring a TrailerApril 21, 2026$64,000