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1973 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Estate Wagon - 2 seat

The 1973 Chevelle Malibu Estate Wagon - 2 seat was part of Chevrolet's Muscle Car-era lineup. Base price $3405. 328,533 produced.
1D35H3K528251
350 cu.in. V8 145 HP @ 4000 RPM (H)
Engine
Estate Wagon - 2 seat
Body
Leeds (Kansas City), MO
Plant
Malaise Era
Era
No factory image on file
1973 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Division Code 1 Chevrolet
Model Code D35 Chevelle Malibu
Engine Code H 350 cu.in. V8 145 HP @ 4000 RPM (H)
Year Code 3 1973
Plant Code K Leeds (Kansas City), MO
Serial Number 528251 Unit #528251

Basic Information

MakeChevrolet
ModelChevelle Malibu
Year1973
Body StyleEstate Wagon - 2 seat
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMalaise Era

Engine & Details

Engine350 cu.in. V8 145 HP @ 4000 RPM (H)
Cylinders8
Displacement350 cu.in. CID
Horsepower145 HP @ 4000 RPM HP
ConfigurationV8
Carburetor2-barrel
Assembly PlantLeeds (Kansas City), MO
Plant CodeK
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

Production328533
Weight4032
Height53.2
Wheelbase116
Length213.4
Width76.6
Front Tread61.5
Rear Tread60.7

Drivetrain

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

Suspension

Rear SuspensionCoil link
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Tire SizeH78 x 14

Brakes

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

Fuel & Electrical

Fuel Capacity22
Oil Capacity4
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
ExhaustSingle
Fuel TypeRegular
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Battery12
RadiatorTube and center
CoolingCentrifugal water pump, 17 Quarts

Equipment

Equipment350 cu. in. V8 engine, 454 cu. in. V8 engine, Air conditioning, Power brakes, Power steering, Radio

Colors

Exterior ColorsAll colors may not be available in all models., Antique White, Beige, Chamois, Dark Blue Metallic., Dark Brown Metallic, Dark Green Metallic, Dark Red Metallic, Green Gold Metallic, Light Blue Metallic, Light Copper Metallic, Light Green Metallic, Light Orange, Light Yellow, Medium Blue, Medium Bronze Metallic, Medium Green Metallic, Medium Red, Midnight Blue Metallic, Midnight Green, Silver Metallic, Taupe Metallic, Tuxedo Black

Pricing

MSRP$3405.00

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.