Plymouth retired the Belvedere name in 1970, so the all-new 1971 mid-size, B-bodied Plymouths were now Satellites. And the top-of-the-line model was the Satellite Sebring Plus (excluding the GTX muscle car). 1971 hardtops had styling vastly different than sedans and wagons, an unusual departure for U.S. automobiles at the time. This ’71 Sebring Plus is a numbers-matching car with a 383 cubic inch V8, so it was similar to the Road Runner in the performance department. Located in Malvern, Arkansas, this Mopar is available here on eBay, where the bidding stands at $13,800 with the seller’s reserve still in play.
The company kicked out nearly 130,000 Satellites in 1971, of which 16,250 were Sebring Plus 2-door hardtops, the only body style offered. By comparison, the Road Runner only found 14,200 buyers in 1971 as muscle car mania was showing signs of weakness. The most prominent feature of these cars was the huge wraparound front bumpers, which also incorporated the headlights.
We’re told the body is solid on this Plymouth, though there is some crusty material on the undercarriage. The paint is fair but may be okay from 20 feet away. The seller has owned this Mopar for several years, so this sale is not that of a flipper. The car spent most of its life in New Mexico, and it’s titled in that state. It was in storage for many moons but has been partially refreshed and is on its way to becoming a daily driver. It runs and drives, but needs a tune-up and some brake work.
This machine could be cloned as a Road Runner, but why not leave it the way it is and enjoy it as a car that a lot of folks may not remember? The 383 V8 is original and is paired with a TorqueFlite automatic. The Torque Thrust wheels add a touch of muscle and have new donuts at all four corners. When was the last time you saw one of these automobiles out in circulation?
Can’t recall the factory wheels on these big Satellites. Thanks Dixon.
Magnum 500s would of been the wheel for these.
I like it. Why bother cloning it as a Road Runner, it’s the same car under the skin. The only thing that would make it better is a four speed on the floor. Price seems fair as long as the rust is only surface.
Don’t clone it. These cars are getting exceedingly rare, and desireable as they are. One of the most attractive new designs of the early ’70’s. If it were closer, I’d be interested.
My favorite body style Mopar. When purchasing new wheels and tires. Why not do it right and fill out those rear, cavernous openings. It just looks wrong with that size rear wheels.
You had me at 383. Looks solid and all there. These are a true hardtop. You can roll that back window down. Love that bumper and grille. Looks like a big vacuum sweeper that’ll scoop up everything in its path.
Nice Mopar. Looks to be in decent shape for a solid runner. Unfortunately it seems to have a brand new wheel and tire combo that to my eye, as well as others as mentioned above, are unfortunate. I can appreciate that the seller got the old buggy up and running after being in storage for awhile but if you want sell for a decent dollar how hard would it be to give it the tune up it needs and bleed the brakes? Even if you have to take it to someone else to get it done. Or are there issues the seller doesn’t want to mention? I’d hope not, but buyer beware.
Still, basically a nice looking piece that may well be ready to go, with a big block under the hood for motivation!
I’ve always liked the Satellite Sebring Plus. Wish I had bought one 15 – 20 years ago when they were affordable – not anymore.
I don’t think that you could get the hood with the engine callouts on the Sebring model. It was reserved for the RR and GTX.
its also got the Road Runner on the panel above the glove compartment
My wife and I had a Petty blue Satellite Sebring Plus with a 318 with a white interior.
Sold on 4/11/2026 for a high bid of $17,500, there were 16 bids from 9 bidders.
Steve R