It’s become commonplace in the auto world to take a base model car and clone it into something more inspiring, which is exactly what the owner of this 1970 Plymouth Satellite originally had in mind.  Visions of a Road Runner or even a Superbird crossed his mind, but due to a lack of time, neither of these dreams is going to come true, and now the B-Body is looking for someone else to take over.  Whether you’re wanting to keep this one a Satellite or create something that goes beep beep, this Mopar is in Schertz, Texas, and can be spotted here on eBay.  So far, the no-reserve auction has only reached $2,050, but I’ve got a hunch that number will keep climbing before this one’s completed.

Sometimes a red flag gets raised in my mind when a project is totally in primer before all of the necessary body work has been done, but hopefully, the outside sheet metal is fairly solid here.  The lower quarter sections are stated as in need of replacing, common areas to corrode in these cars, plus there’s some hail damage mentioned on the roof.  A couple of dents on the trunk lid are also present, and if you look closely, a few other small dents here and there can be seen, along with what could be described as some uneven areas on the doors.  It’s hard to tell under that flat grey, but kudos to the seller for stating that this car needs a full restoration.  Don’t forget to also add a new trunk pan to your shopping list.

Most interior components have already been removed, and the seats can be spotted sitting in the seller’s front yard.  There’s also a trunk full of parts, but unfortunately, it’s hard to tell exactly what’s there.  Probably the best news inside is that we get to see the floors, which seem reasonably solid overall, but a section has been cut out for a 4-speed.  What we don’t get to view are any photos from the underside, but the seller does give the frame rails a clean bill of health, saying they are all in good condition.

No fender tag is present, but the seller states this one began life as a Slant 6, although a VIN check shows that’s incorrect, as reader Big Bear points out that the fifth digit indicates a 318 V8.  The owner mentions blue as the original color, which is still visible under the trunk lid but not on the bottom side of the hood, plus there’s a 383 badge on the outside, so the hood is definitely from another car.  Maybe it was chosen because that’s the engine size the owner had intended to install, but no motor or transmission is included, so the next owner can pick whatever drivetrain best suits their needs.  Whichever path is taken, there’s going to be lots of work, time, and expense involved here.  However, if the initial investment price stays low, perhaps this one would make good restoration material.  Is this 1970 Plymouth Satellite a car you’d be interested in taking on as a project?