Mopar. Big block. Convertible. Three nice words, don’t you think? Thanks to John D. for submitting this cool find! This very desirable convertible is listed for sale here on eBay, where right now the bidding has barely started, so there’s plenty of time for you to get yours in, and there’s no reserve on the auction! The 30-year owner of this 1966 Plymouth Satellite lives in Houston, Texas, and unfortunately is afraid they are out of space and time to complete this project.
Apparently, the seller is quite familiar with these B-bodies as they speak to the usual rust issues for these cars — which this one has very few of. Apart from some lower right rear corner rust (a patch panel is included with the sale) there really doesn’t seem to be any major problems. Surface rust underneath, of course, but as the seller states, this isn’t a “Fred Flinstone” car!
There are plenty of pictures of the underneath of the car, and they look pretty much like this one; some surface rust, but no holes and nothing to be extremely concerned about. It’s a shame this isn’t a Hemi car, but when’s the last time you saw a nice Satellite? There’s also a mint left quarter panel cut from a solid car in case you need one of those as well that is included in the sale.
Naturally, you’ll need to replace many of the soft parts of the interior, but it looks complete and assembled. After recently putting a car back together where the interior had been apart for 10 years (and I’m the guy that took it apart), I can tell you that having it together, with all the little clips, screws, and fiddly bits will be invaluable for whoever is the high bidder. When it was new, the car was very well-equipped, with power steering, bucket seats, a center console, rally wheels, and a power top.
Under the hood, the car looks similarly complete. You are looking at what may well be the original 383 cubic-inch, four-barrel carburetor V-8, which in this case is attached to the venerable “727” automatic transmission. The seller says it hasn’t been started in a while, but still turns over freely. What do you think this find will sell for?
That’s four words, but yes.
Though “G” meant 2bbl 383? At least it did in my 68′ Charger. Still like this car and regret passing on a 4sp/383 Satellite for $1100 back in early 90’s. Or worse yet, the near perfect red 67′ Coronet 383hp/auto for $1200 in 85′. Hind sight is 20/20!
My first ever car was a ’66 Satellite that I bought new in 1966 . I opted for the 4 barrel 383 after the salesman told my cosigner (Dad) that a HEMI was a race car engine. The air cleaner on mine was much smaller and opened all around the bottom, This drop top could be a nice car if the right MOPAR lover winds up with it.
Didn’t the 2bbl carb version come with a single snorkel air cleaner assy., and the 4bbl carb come with a dual snorkel air cleaner assy.?