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1974 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Classic Coupe

The 1974 Chevelle Malibu Classic Coupe was part of Chevrolet's Muscle Car-era lineup. Base price $3131. 8,940 produced.
1D37D4B572372
250 cu.in. I6 100 HP (D)
Engine
Coupe
Body
Baltimore, MD
Plant
Malaise Era
Era
No factory image on file
1974 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Classic

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Division Code 1 Chevrolet
Model Code D37 Chevelle Malibu Classic
Engine Code D 250 cu.in. I6 100 HP (D)
Year Code 4 1974
Plant Code B Baltimore, MD
Serial Number 572372 Unit #572372

Basic Information

MakeChevrolet
ModelChevelle Malibu Classic
Year1974
Body StyleCoupe
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMalaise Era

Engine & Details

Engine250 cu.in. I6 100 HP (D)
Cylinders6
Displacement250 cu.in. CID
Horsepower100 HP
ConfigurationI6
Carburetor1-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

Production8940
Weight3609
Rear Tread60.7
Wheelbase116
Height53.1
Front Tread61.5
Length206.3
Width76.6

Drivetrain

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

Suspension

Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Rear SuspensionCoil link
Tire SizeE78 x 14B

Brakes

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

Fuel & Electrical

Fuel Capacity20
Oil Capacity4
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Fuel TypeRegular
RadiatorTube and center
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Cooling12 Quarts, Centrifugal water pump
ExhaustSingle
Battery12

Equipment

EquipmentPower brakes, Power seats, Air conditioning, Power windows, Radio, Power steering

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$3131.00

Body

Doors2

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.