Emblems, Trim, and Super Sport Nameplate Locations

Of the five engine sizes offered, three were noted by size designations above or included in the emblem on the front fender, the 230 cid L6 Turbo-Thrift, the 327 cid V8 Turbo-Fire, and the 396 cid V8 Turbo-Jet. The 283 cid V8 and the 327 cid V8 shared the same 'crossed flags' but the 327 engine included the "327" numerals centered above the flags. All 396 cid V8 engines (325hp, 360hp, and 375hp) received the same front fender emblem. Location of front emblems and moldings.


230 cid 6-cyl fender emblem on Malibu

Courtesy Carlos Roman
230 cid 6-cyl fender emblem on 300 Deluxe

 


283 cid 8-cyl fender emblem on 300 Deluxe

 


327 cid 8-cyl fender emblem


Quarter panel "Super Sport" series emblem - passenger side
 


Quarter panel "Malibu" series emblem - driver side
 


Quarter panel "300" series emblem - passenger side
 
Courtesy Carlos Roman
The 300 Deluxe moved the '300' designation to the top of the emblem.
 

Yes, there really is a 1966 Malibu SS model, only it was built exclusively in Canada.

See The Obscure Malibu SS of 1966/67 for more details.