Plymouth’s B-body platform was assigned to their intermediates in the late 1960s and the Satellite was the top-of-the-line model (along with the performance edition, GTX). During 1965-67, the Satellite was only available as a 2-door hardtop or convertible and came with sporty items like a V8 and bucket seats. This ’67 Satellite appears to have been out of commission for some time and no longer has an engine or transmission. It hails from Newport, Tennessee, and is available here on eBay where the bidding has reached $7,100.
The Satellite was a dressed-up Belvedere, which it later replaced altogether through 1974. A restyle was in the cards for 1966-67 and they came across as more “squarish” in appearance than the 1965 models. This is when the 426 cubic inch V8 began to make an appearance and the VIN the seller provides for this car has an “H” in the fifth position, which would have signified the HIPO 426 (not the Hemi). Yet we’re told it came with a 383 and a 4-speed. But since no drivetrain is present anyway, the next owner has carte blanche in terms of what powers the car next. Though Plymouth built 148,000 B-body automobiles in 1967, a little more than 30,000 were Satellite hardtops.
This car has the appearance of having been kept in a barn or (worse) outside for a while. It has a lot of dirt and grime on it that’s not likely going to generate a lot of optimism if it receives a good bath. There is evidence of rust in the sheet metal and the seller acknowledges that the floors are going to need patching or replacing. The bright green paint does not look like an original color, so we’re wondering what hue the original owner selected when he/she ordered the car new.
Though the engine and transmission have long since flown the coop, the fender tag and build sheet have survived intact. This will help clarify the 426 vs. 383 questions. No interior photos are provided, and we must assume this part of the car looks no better than the outside. We’re told the seats are included along with a “buddy” seat which I didn’t know these cars could come with. If the rust isn’t as bad as we suspect, this might prove to be a decent candidate to build upon.
Listing states “This 1967 Plymouth Satellite is an original with updates to the drivetrain.”
Understatement of the moment. I know about radio deletes but not an ‘engine delete’.
Such a real shame to let an American/Mopar icon like this one just sit around and rust down…….I remember when they hit the streets……beautiful cars…..
If it’s a H code 1967 Satellite it’s a 383 car. The 426 Wedge was replaced in 66 by the 440. If it is a H code 1966 Satellite is a Hemi car.
Not sure why the bid is up this much with no interior pictures or under hood or chassis shots as well as no drivetrain.
This is a poorly stored car where ever it’s been laying – looks like a little moss there growing.
Have occasionally thought I paid to much for my 1967 Satellite with it’s original 383 motor, 4speed, rare Turbine bronze paint and factory air. When I see these piles – I pinch myself !
I have one as well, albeit in yellow over black. It’s currently undergoing a light refurb (rebuild of the engine, clutch, rust repair to the front fenders and the DS floor). Nice cars, especially at the time. Always get positive comments when I was out and about with it. Hopefully by spring it’ll be ready.
I see why the engine and tranny is gone is gone 5 digit in the vin see in link
https://www.rubbertherightway.com/images_templ/guides/Plymouth_VIN_Decoder_1966-2001.pdf
The broadcast sheet indicates a 383 4-barrel, dark blue paint, blue vinyl trim.
Mopar vin decoder states its a 383 car
SOLD for $8,591.