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1974 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Station Wagon 2-seat

The 1974 Chevelle Malibu Station Wagon 2-seat was part of Chevrolet's Muscle Car-era lineup. Base price $3364. 44,108 produced.
1C35H4B493484
350 cu.in. V8 145 HP (H)
Engine
Station Wagon 2-seat
Body
Baltimore, MD
Plant
Malaise Era
Era
No factory image on file
1974 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Division Code 1 Chevrolet
Model Code C35 Chevelle Malibu
Engine Code H 350 cu.in. V8 145 HP (H)
Year Code 4 1974
Plant Code B Baltimore, MD
Serial Number 493484 Unit #493484

Basic Information

MakeChevrolet
ModelChevelle Malibu
Year1974
Body StyleStation Wagon 2-seat
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMalaise Era

Engine & Details

Engine350 cu.in. V8 145 HP (H)
Cylinders8
Displacement350 cu.in. CID
Horsepower145 HP
ConfigurationV8
Carburetor2-barrel
Assembly PlantBaltimore, MD
Plant CodeB
Pattern SourceGM
Confidence95%

About This Decode

This VIN decodes to a Chevelle Malibu series — not a Super Sport (SS). The SS used a distinct series code, so SS is not implied by this VIN; any SS-level engines listed were options available across the Chevelle line.

Specifications

Dimensions

Production44108
Weight4191
Length216.2
Wheelbase116
Front Tread61.5
Height55.7
Width76.6
Rear Tread60.7

Drivetrain

AxleSemifloating
Transmission3
Rear Axle Ratio4.25
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
Differential Ratio3.08
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearRecirculating ball and nut
Gears3
DriveRear wheel drive
3rd Gear Ratio1
1st Gear Ratio2.85
2nd Gear Ratio1.68
Reverse Ratio2.95

Suspension

Rear SuspensionCoil link
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Tire SizeHR78 x 15B

Brakes

Service BrakesHydraulic self-adjusting
Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Brake Drum Size9.5

Fuel & Electrical

Fuel Capacity20
Oil Capacity4
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
CoolingCentrifugal water pump, 15 Quarts
RadiatorTube and center
ExhaustSingle
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Fuel TypeRegular
Battery12

Equipment

Equipment400 cu. in. V8 engine, 454 cu. in. V8 engine, Radio, Power seats, Power steering, Power windows, Air conditioning

Colors

Exterior ColorsAll colors may not be available in all models., Antique White, Bright Aqua Metallic, Bright Blue Metallic, Bright Green Metallic, Bright Orange, Bright Yellow, Bronze Metallic, Cosworth Silver Metallic, Cream Beige, Dark Taupe Metallic, Golden Brown Metallic, Light Blue Metallic, Light Gold Metallic, Lime Yellow, Medium Blue, Medium Green, Medium Green Metallic, Medium Red, Medium Red Metallic, Midnight Blue Metallic, Sandstone, Silver Metallic, Tuxedo Black

Pricing

MSRP$3364.00

Body

Seating6
Doors4

Specifications are for this model from period Chevrolet data. Chevrolet VINs do not encode the engine, so figures are representative of the model as built; see the separate engine-options panel for all available engines.