Beginning in 1965, the Satellite became the upscale version of Plymouth’s mid-size car, the Belvedere. As was the case with all of Chrysler’s B-bodied intermediates, a rework in 1971 gave the cars “fuselage” styling along the lines of the company’s full-size cars. That slippery look helped bring Plymouth and Dodge increased success on the track in NASCAR. This one-owner Satellite coupe presents quite well, and we suspect a restoration has been done since the car looks so darn good at 92,000 miles. The Mopar can be found in Clackamas, Oregon (dealer?) and is available here on eBay where the bidding stands at $11,800.
Most of these 1970s Plymouths have long since disappeared from the landscape, victims of hard use and rust blight. So, when you find one of these cars that isn’t all ragged out, it’s a treat. As far as Satellites go, this one may have left the factory with a minimum of frills. The engine and transmission are standard kinds of stuff, a 318 cubic inch V8 and a TorqueFlite automatic transmission, and they’re numbers-matching. The motor sports a brand-new coat of paint, but we’re not told if anything has been taken apart. And there are no signs of typical accessories under the hood, like a power steering pump, power brake booster, or factory air conditioning.
The Tunisian Tan Metallic paint looks like it was just applied, and the roof wears Plymouth’s optional “laser” stripe that wraps over the C-pillars (it made them go faster). In the center of the hood where there is a large indentation, shiny black paint was added and I don’t recall that was part of the color scheme options list in 1971, so the original owner or whoever has spruced up this automobile thought it would be a nice add-on (it doesn’t work for me).
Minimal information about the Plymouth is provided by the seller except to recite and decipher the contents of the cowl tag. The nice Chestnut interior is rather plain-looking for a Satellite and the upholstery doesn’t strike me as the pattern Plymouth used back in the day. But it all presents extremely well, even if a bit spartan. We’re told this is a strong-running automobile that may only lack for a new set of tires (that was the seller’s comment and they seem to have adequate tread, so perhaps the age of the tires is the issue).
The power steering reservoir can be seen to the bottom right in the underhood picture. The interior has obviously been done economically as possible. This car needs some wheels to add to the “sporty” vibe of the good and body stripes. Looks like a good first old car starting point for someone. GLWTA!! :-)
Thanks. I couldn’t quite make out if the reservoir was there.
Being 55 years old,
Im A big fan of all b bodies. 65 thru 74. 75 fury style big boxy and A beautiful 1 year style,76 Volare again A beautiful lil bird.
Until they ran out that line, I’m lucky to have grown up during those year’s! And glad to say I have my own bird!
I have a 1973 Plymouth satellite trying to find a new front windshield
Sold. Winning bid = $11,800
Boy, you think you were buying something off the lot back in the day.
Why is Russ showing a vehicle that is SOLD???
It probably was not sold when he posted it.
Here is the sold date and time from EBay:
Nov 07, 2022 09:21:47 PST
Black engine compartments in Mopars make baby Jesus cry. Unless they’re black Mopars. 😉
At first I was bummed out by missing this for less than $12K but….
The VIN starts with “RH”.
Pretty sure from my 71-74 Road Runner ownerships that the VIN should start with “RM”.
The Ford Blue engine paint was a misteak and plug wires in any other color than black are IMO doofus proofus.
” suspect” a restoration has been done ? Jeez , what part of this car hasn’t been redone ? The incorrect two tone interior reupholstered , the velour seats instead of the vinyl, the black fire wall with overspray everywhere , the spray can blue painted engine , the roadrunner stripe and black painted center hood and grille ? And the whole car has been painted ; when you see plastic body plugs and interior light switches painted over and all the emblems missing from the fenders, trunk, etc. , you know its not really a quality job . I’ve always liked this body style, but they were prone to rust , and with all this work done to it I’d bet there’s a lot of filler in the fenders and quarters – This car is so wrong on so many points I wouldn’t even call it a restoration !