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Curbside Classic: 1981 Chevrolet Malibu Classic – A Wallflower From Turbulent Times

When General Motors overhauled its mid-size cars in 1978, the process represented GM’s second round of downsizing, one year after its full-size cars went through a similar process.  For these mid-size cars (initially called the A-body cars, but later changed to the G-bodies), the same formula was followed as was done for their larger cousins – reduce exterior dimensions, but keep interior size close to the same.  This goal was largely achieved, with the newer cars shedding over 600 pounds, but maintaining most measurements of interior size.