1966 Chevrolet Chevelle

1966 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu â?" 383 Crate Engine, 4-Speed, Custom Black Cherry Build Why This Car Is Special The 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle is widely regarded as the high point of the model's first generation. That year, Chevrolet gave the Chevelle a full restyle â?" longer, lower, and wider than the original 1964 design â?" and paired the new sheetmetal with an expanding engine lineup that would define the muscle car era. The Malibu trim sat at the top of the Chevelle hierarchy in 1966, offering buyers a step up in interior finish and exterior detail without requiring them to pay for the full SS package. It was a smart buy then, and it remains one of the most sought-after body styles today because of its clean lines and the way that fastback-style roofline sits over the rear deck.