This 1980 Chevrolet Malibu Classic is one of those cars that just gets cooler the more you look at it. We all grew up with these buzzing around, but when was the last time you saw one? Check that, when was the last time you saw one this clean? Probably not since the Reagan administration, and even fresh off the factory floor they didnt look this good, let alone have this kind of performance hardware. With a BPE 350 V8 crate under the hood dyno-rated at 402HP and 430 lb-ft of torque, matched with a quick-shifting 4-speed gearbox thats a blast to cycle through, making this quite a rare factory 4 speed car. Beautifully restored and tastefully modified, this Box Bu is one of the cleanest G-Bodies weve ever featured, and as a staff favorite, it likely wont last long… These became so familiar back in the day that its worthwhile to stand back and take a second look today. Pretty great looking car, isnt it? Clean lines, a chiseled roof profile, and great proportions make it a car that stands out in a crowd. The handsome white paint prevents it from being too in-your-face, which is a good thing because the mechanicals do that part just fine. Its remarkable to find a G-Body Malibu this straight and clean, and someone has obviously invested lots of cash in this beauty. There are no deviations from stock, no cowl hood, rear wing, or goofy stripes that never belonged, just a super-clean 2-door hardtop that was one of Chevrolets last forays into classic, muscle car styling. It was repainted approximately 8 years ago, although wed have never guessed it was that long ago because the white paint is deep, lustrous, and still has that slick shine thats typically seen on fresh jobs. That means this one was completed the right way, with coat-after-coat of modern urethane materials laid down with an experts touch, and its obviously