The Satellite became the top trim level on the intermediate Belvedere in 1965. In 1967, the Satellite came only as a 2-door hardtop or convertible, along with the GTX, which the performance model before (but including) the Road Runner. This ’67 Satellite looks to have been sitting outdoors for some time and will need a lot of work to be a running, presentable car again. With a transplanted 440 cubic inch V8, this old Plymouth is in Buckhannon, Pennsylvania, and available here on craigslist for $6,500 (firm). Our thanks to MikeP for this tip!
If you were shopping for a mid-size Plymouth in 1967, the dealer would point you toward the Belvedere Satellite if you wanted convenience wrapped up in a sporty package. The Satellite came with bucket seats and a console and was only available with V8 power. Production numbers are a bit sketchy for ‘67 as Satellite and GTX assemblies are combined, but they totaled more than 30,000 units in the hardtop body style, so they were popular choices.
This ’67 Satellite left the factory with a 383 V8 and 4-speed transmission, but a 440 big block was shoehorned in later. They’re partnered with an 8 ¾ rear end with a Sure-Grip differential. The car is not in running condition with no mention of how long that situation has been or what it might take to get the old girl to fire up (besides a new battery). The odometer reading is said to be 46,000, but that could easily have turned over. On the plus side, the car has been treated to a power front disc brake conversion and long-tube headers.
We’re told the trunk, frame, and floor pans only have surface rust, but the same can’t be said of the exterior sheet metal, especially the rear quarter panels. But the car will be sold with a new set of quarters to be installed by the buyer. The seller has been collecting parts for the Plymouth and the buyer will also receive a collection of extra hoods, trunk lids, body trim, grilles, and seats (to replace those unattractive ones in the Satellite now).
This automobile looks to be an uphill project, but the seller believes the bones are solid enough to warrant a restoration. According to Hagerty, the top dollar for one of these cars is in the high $20,000s. If this machine had GTX script and suspension components, it could be worth more.
GM seats? Despite not being correct, they sure look comfy. Never liked those JC Whitney hood scoops. Awe, the 70s! 1967 was a great year for styling though. I saw a brand new one of these totally ruined by a semi back in the 60s. The idiot driver got in the big trucks way. Back in the day, it was rarely the semis fault in the car vs truck accident. Drivers then were almost all seasoned pros. Not so much anymore, it seems like they will let almost anyone behind the wheel of an 80,000 pound truck.
I talked to a truck driver (a seasoned pro) once who called it a 40 ton death machine.
My point is that where once you had well compensated drivers with experience who were safer behind the wheel. Now you have huge companies putting in the cheapest possible newbies for enhancing their bottom line. Tell me that you have not noticed far more truck/car accidents then there once was? A few winters back I read that two trucks slid off wintry roads into the lake off I94 near Menomonie, Wisconsin about a week apart. How is that possible? (If you know the area it will leave your scratching your head) Closer examination reviled that the drivers were young men, very recent refugees from a desert part of Africa. Who in their right mind would put some third world villager never used to icy driving behind the wheel of a semi? Big biz, that is who. Very much like what happened to airline pilots. Where once we had seasoned pros, usually ex military with great experience, now we have people who often can not even move out of their parents house. The only reason for this is corporate greed. Like with most things in this world, you have to pay for quality. Unfortunately, if the corporate executives don’t have to be on those roads, they do not care.
@ Gary::
I agree with everything you say. My last post was intended in that vein.
These days it seems like some truck drivers get their licences in the bottom of a cracker jack box. There are still many seasoned pros, but they seem to be in the minority.
88% of semi and car accidents are the car’s fault. Those are facts not your opinion
@ James.
It was not my opinion I was expressing, merely my perception. Facts do not matter to perception.
So this site is now used for truck driver bashing I little of topic there,88% of all semi truck and cars are the cars fault.
I am not disputing the facts, merely pointing out my perception is much different.
Doubt James has a rig license. Lol getting that fired up over someone’s opinion, doesn’t bode well for a commercial driver.
Too old to rock and roll, but too young to die.
Gary. This isn’t a blog to voice your disdained about semi’s. Yes I am one of THEM. Owner-Operators with 3 .2. Million Miles under my belt with no accidents. Truck accidents for the number of trucks and millions of miles driven on a percentage basis is the lowest in history. DA. DA DA Keep your comments to the old cars. You might know a little more about them. MAYBE???
Easy Fred… many of us on here have or still do drive rig. Been doing it for last 15yrs. I don’t see anything wrong with Gary or anybody else stating their opinion. Certainly didn’t bother me. Keep up the safe driving 🚚 Fred 👍
Fred, read the post again, I am pro semi. I said that many of the modern drivers stink, but obviously not all. An owner operator is an entirely different kind of bird. I will share the road with your kind any day.
That is not a JC Whitney hood scoop,it is a 6 pack style lift off hood,new ones are 500 bucks or more.
At least we can thank the seller for being honest for not saying this is a GTX, the only things lacking are a couple of emblems and the two scoops for the hood. It’d be nice to know why its a non runner, but considering the junk some people list and want top dollar for this car is worth every bit of $6.500. I like it because it brings back memories of my first car ever, a `66 Satellite.
To stay on topic… This once wicked car has seen many better days… I see a wet eastern states car outside on the ground that has rotted, been “repaired” and left to rot again. I’d bet the underside is a rusty mess on a car that time has shown are rust prone in the first place.That 6-pack hood is becoming a rarity and leaving it out to the elements is the worst thing one can do. Fiberglass & U.V. are not friends. I personally wouldn’t even consider taking this one on.
Project is correct !! There’s too many things that are not correct, front seats, for one. No underneath shots either, how bad does that rust go ?
Just for informational purposes: if commenters would take the time to click on the actual ad posting, oftentimes MUCH more info is available; in the case of this one, there are 24 pictures, with quite a few of the underside of this project.
Great looking car, still tough, but like i hear, may fo better in non rusty state. Im sure money puts newbies in places that they don’t belong( yea im on secondary topic now) i can remember the new guys at the factories pooping in the urinal because they never saw a toilet! Its all about the bottom line.
Hey Stan I do have a CDL had it for 45 years logged over 3 million miles I defend my fellow drivers. Yes there are some bad drivers out there but don’t put us all in the same boat. When you don’t have a clue what we do or have to put up with on the road. I don’t know what you do but if I did I would not say things about your job when I don’t know what I am talking about. Remember there are bad ones in every job but most are good at what they do. Just stick to the cars. That is if you know what you are talking about there.
Underside looks surprisingly solid. Reasonable price for what’s there. But, once again some idiot put butt ugly high back buckets where they obviously don’t belong.
Started to decipher the fender tag but gave up as I’ve had one or two at the moment. Not sure if it is a factory 4 sp car or not – you can tell it’s a later 4 speed with the dual shifter pattern for a E-body also on the tail shaft. Not really a bad price if it is a factory 4 speed – think they made some 3000 or so Satellites – got one around here somewhere.
My opinion Basket case ! Money pit !! I’m all for mopar but not decades to complete a restoration!! LOL
I am a “Blue Oval” guy but like all American Muscle Cars from that era. I also do rotisserie restorations and from the pictures shown this is a bargain, especially with the spare parts. The underside does not look bad at all and it needs , elbow grease or soda blasting in preparation or repair/painting. Granted, those who lack the skill, facilities and tools to bring this back to life should leave it alone. However, those who have some or all of the aforementioned and like this model Mopar, should take cash and a trailer and pick this up.
I agree with Marvin, the underside isn’t bad and the seller is including all of the parts he’s accumulated. He also states it’s a factory 4-speed, to me it wouldn’t matter if it was factory or not since it was all working at some point in it’s life. It’s worth his asking IMHO, surprised it’s still posted.