I agree with you! If its a bone stock Malibu, I do prefer the single headlights, but if there is custom work with the grill and headlights, WOW do the quads look good. Its really a toss up...I own a 1983 Malibu Wagon out of California, My 1st car was a 1979 Malibu wagon, However, i would LOVE to find a original 1978! Green exterior with tan interior, I would probably buy it on the spot lolI generally prefer the dual, or single headlight unit, but the quad light setup looks good with a custom tube grille and euro style headlamps.
I used the '81 header panel because it's got the tube grille look with single headlights.