Although I admit a weakness to cars wearing the Blue-Oval badge, I am, first and foremost, a classic car enthusiast. I admire all vehicles, although some make a more significant impact than others. This 1967 Plymouth Satellite is a prime example. If it is all the seller claims, it is a stunning survivor with a low odometer reading. Its presentation is superb, and it should suit a discerning buyer. It is listed here on Craigslist in Pueblo, Colorado. You could drive off into the sunset by handing the seller $22,900 OBO, and I must say a big thank you to Barn Finder Gunter K for spotting it.
Plymouth introduced its First Generation Satellite in 1965, with exterior styling changes evolutionary during its three-year production run. Our feature car is from the final year, and its presentation is genuinely stunning. Its Code E Dark Blue paint shines deeply, and any flaws are too small to show in the supplied photos. As is often the case, an in-person inspection will probably reveal imperfections, but the provided shots suggest these should be insignificant. Dark paint shades are excellent for exposing panel bumps and bruises, but this is another area of positive news. This beauty is as straight as an arrow, with tight and consistent gaps. The seller doesn’t mention any prior restoration or repairs. If this is original, the overall condition suggests it has led a sheltered life. The seller claims the car is rust-free, and I see no evidence that makes me question the claim. The bright trim, chrome, and wheel trims contrast the Dark Blue paint, and the glass appears flawless.
If this Satellite’s exterior makes a positive impression, its interior serves us more of the same. There is a column-mounted tach, but it is otherwise unmolested. The Dark Blue theme continues with the painted surfaces, upholstery, carpet, and headliner. The carpet is slightly worn under the driver’s feet, but the remaining upholstery and trim are virtually factory fresh. There is no evidence of wear, and the back seat looks unused. It may not feature touches like air conditioning or power windows, but that wouldn’t make this interior feel any less pleasant or comfortable. For those worried about long-distance boredom, the factory AM radio should cover those bases.
Every 1967 Satellite rolled off the line with a V8 under the hood, but this car’s original owner upped the ante by ignoring the entry-level 273 in favor of the 318ci powerplant. They combined this with a three-speed TorueFlite transmission and power steering. The 273 placed 180hp and 260 ft/lbs of torque at the driver’s disposal, but the 318 bosted those figures to 230hp and 340 ft/lbs. Naturally, the upgrade unlocked a significant performance improvement. With the 273 under the hood, the Satellite would have taken 18.3 seconds to cover the ¼-mile on the way to 109mph. The more powerful V8 improved those figures to 16.5 seconds and 118mph. For those seeking a turnkey classic, this Plymouth delivers. It runs and drives well, with everything working as it should. The seller claims it has a genuine 55,000 miles on the clock but doesn’t mention verifying evidence. They hold the original Owner’s Manual and two Build Sheets, meaning I wouldn’t be surprised if they have documentation supporting the mileage claim.
I am passionate about classic cars and consider it an honor to write for Barn Finds. However, there is a downside that some of you may not consider. It means I am constantly exposed to stunning classics, and I would love nothing better than to park some of them in my garage. Space and finances mean that is unlikely, but your situation may differ from mine. If it does, and you pursue this 1967 Plymouth Satellite further, I could hardly blame you. Its presentation is impressive, and its V8 offers performance that would satisfy most owners. With summer fast approaching and the opportunities for some relaxed weekend fine-weather touring increasing, this Satellite should make such activities extremely enjoyable. Have I piqued your interest enough to make that a serious consideration? I sure hope so.
This, to me, seems like a great deal. Ready to enjoy without an expensive resto. Could be reliable transportation in a kinda classic mopar for low 20’s. So much cooler than a new Hyundai or some other boring blob you could buy for that price. Of course, I’d never subject it to a Michigan winter, but I’d be proud to daily drive it all summer. I just don’t care for modern “computers on wheels”. Keep it simple 😉
Couldn’t agree more, Chasbro! Only a couple of days ago a guy in a parking lot was commenting on my 1987 Chrysler Fifth Avenue and saying how it was a “real car” not an “electronic game on wheels” or something like that. He lamented the current trends and then said that he could say these things because he drove one as he pointed to his dark grey Volvo XC 90.
Exactly, xc90=computer with wheels. When it balks, what are you going to do about it? Unless you’re a laptop whiz, modern day technician, mechanic is such an antiquated term, you’re going to have it flatbedded to the dealer, for “diagnostic” pocket picking, you really don’t have much choice. Also my local metro detroit volvo dealer blatantly tried to rip me off during an airbag recall. They lied to my face, saying that the screws were stripped, wanted me to authorize $185. for extra labor! I took it home and had the airbag out in 2 minutes. Took it back for the airbag and left the necessary torx tool in the cup holder. I caught the thieving scumbags red handed, reported them to Volvo and guess what they did, NOTHING! Dealer service departments are populated with dirty unscrupulous thieves. Beware! Don’t believe anything they say without verification.
Too true. The only thing cars like this need to use as a DD is power steering, decent brakes, aircon and a decent electronic ignition or better still, an injection kit.
A real beauty!! And priced well…
All the zip you need w the torquey 318ci.
Wow, super super nice. Sooo much better than the horrible field find GTX convertible and at 13K less asking price too. But gosh, then I couldn’t put another 100K into it! Darn!!! The 273 was the LA engine developed for the Valiant in 1964. I know later 318s were a variant of those, but was a 67 318 still an old poly engine? Matters not, still an awesome engine either way. Sometimes I am so tempted to buy an old car, but at my age, it makes so little sense and our kids could care less about something like this when I am dust. They said they will fight over our Miata and Kawasaki Mule, though.
Kids. Go figure.
US built cars had the LA 318 in 67, while the Canadian soldiered on one more year with the poly. I love the ’67 Satellites with the lower argent painted accent.
66 was the last year for the poly engine and the 361 big block! Both were replaced with the la 318 and the b 383 2bbl.
I’ll never understand why people put those stupid tachometers on cars that have no need for it. Its an automatic, and while it does have some horsepower , its not a performance engine by any means, its just your everyday cruiser. On top of that they put the tach where you wouldn’t see it easily while driving
Dreamers Don. Misinformed dreamers.
This is a really nice old car that is in beautiful shape…it would be a wonderful daily driver (as long as there wasn’t a spot of salt on the roads). Hope it finds a good home!
Wonderful!
I should mention I like Mag’s and a little Rake. This one is way to nice to mess with. It perfect all Nat ur al.
How refreshing, a really nice looking Mopar for a decent price. Don’t see that often.
Very nice, clean ’67 Satellite! I’m a GM fan normally but this is very nice. There appears to be no takeaways except for driver’s side carpet and that is not a big deal. Congrats to the buyer!!
Actually, Chasbro, you can do what I decided to do about 35 years ago when the emissions test soared past a reasonable amount of money. My state starts with smog tests for 68 and newer models. I prefer 67 and older cars and trucks.
Here’s the advantages besides no smog testing; they’re made out of steel and I’d survive a head on collision with any xc90 on the planet, and I can work on it myself and not bother with a dealer. The gas/diesel milage is tolerable and I can do almost anything I want with them from changing engines and transmissions to the interior to paint. Seriously, when was the last time that you were driving down the highway at a leisurely pace and had someone pull up to the xc90 and give you the thumbs up?
The only question I have is when they stopped calling them “mechanics” and started calling them “technicians” did the guy with the tools get a raise?
Probably not.
In Michigan we don’t even have state inspections but I can’t stand being at the mercy of the evil dealership service department. If you just need reliable A to B transportation get something you can keep running yourself. This doesn’t apply to the vast majority of people though. Most are completely helpless when it comes to vehicles and are thus trapped in the new vehicle cycle.
Just beautiful. 1967 is likely the high-water mark for quality American cars. I had a 68 two hardtop Satellite in B5 Blue bought for $600 from rhe original owner in 1979. It was already rotting in the left lower quarter. I didn’t care. Was a starving college student. The 318 serves me well for about 2 years. Sold it to my brother and some idiot T boned it and it was a total loss. I had just put on four new wheelhouse moldings I bought from Clark Motor Co. In State College, PA, where I was attending PSU. Think I paid $65 for all four. Could sell them today for 10 times that as reproduction China junk does not fit. I want this 67in my garage.
This Plymouth is gorges, I also own one under restoration. This inspires me to get my butt in gear!
Beautiful car & priced very reasonably. However, it is not, nor will it ever be a “CLASSIC”, and you throw that term around so easily. If you are going to try to educate car guys with lesser knowledge about old cars, at least try to do the hobby justice by getting your terms correct.
I said “kinda” classic. It’s 55yrs. old for crying out loud. Sorry, technicality Smith.
We have Classic Auto” plates around here. Some of the cars and trucks that are wearing those plates make me cringe. A rusted out clap trap Toyota Tercel that’s held together with duct tape, bondo and chewing gum I don’t consider a classic, but this very complete 67 Plymouth Satellite qualifies a lot more than 99% of the POS’s that people really do consider a classic.
Did you even read what you wrote?
Nobody mentioned the dual exhaust (right classy!).
And no dual catalytic converters.
Simply, exquisitely, BEAUTIFUL! (IMO) The only way that this one could be better, would be if it had buckets and a console/shifter!! GWTS!! :-)
I think that b body 2 door hardtop roofline is classic. I’m prejudiced, my first car was a 66 coronet 2 door hardtop. Currently have a 66 charger.
Very nice ride, though not my favorite Plymouth (partial to 68 Barracuda coupe, not that ugly fastback). Great engine!
Also a Blue Oval guy, but I LOVE this body style. Swap in a 360, add a set of Cragar SS’s & down the road
It is a drop dead gorgeous Classic to me, if I was a bit younger & didn’t already have too many cars (quote from my wife) I would buy it & ship it to Queensland, Australia, no road salt here & lots of fine sunny days & Car & Coffee meets every week …. & I need a Mopar, a perfect candidate ….
I’ve never been able to understand how women can say “Too many cars”.
Is there such a thing?