With summer fast approaching, the thought of hitting the road behind the wheel of a classic convertible has to be tempting. It is probably more so when the vehicle in question features its original potent V8 under the hood. If that isn’t enough to tempt you, the owner’s decision to advertise this 1967 Plymouth Satellite Convertible in a No Reserve auction could be enough to seal the deal. It isn’t perfect, but there’s still time to lift its overall presentation to the next level before the summer sun comes calling. Located in Reno, Nevada, you will find the Satellite listed for sale here on eBay. The bidding has hit $6,900, but there’s still time left if you want to stake your claim on this classic.

The owner claims that this Yellow Satellite has split its time between California and Nevada. If that’s the case, its lack of significant rust is no surprise. Externally, the panels look remarkably clean, and while the floors and trunk pan have some surface corrosion for the buyer to address, there is no penetrating rust. There may be one small spot beside the hood emblem, but I believe this might be some surface corrosion that has developed under a crack in the paint. Even if it proves to be something more significant, rectifying the issue should not be difficult. It is nice to find a Mopar product of this vintage with solid frame rails because the rears can be prone to problems. The paint isn’t perfect, but it would be acceptable for a driver-quality classic. The black soft-top works as it should, but it isn’t clear whether a deep clean would return it to its former glory. Most of the trim and wheels are in excellent condition, although the buyer will need to splash some cash on new front and rear bumpers. With these missing, it gives the vehicle an incomplete appearance. Buying and fitting replacements would make an enormous difference to the overall presentation of this classic.

The good news continues when we lift the lid and examine the mechanical state of this Satellite. Its engine bay houses a 383ci V8 that should be producing 325hp. That power works through an A-727 automatic transmission to a 3.23 Sure Grip rear end. Power steering and power front disc brakes should make this Convertible feel sure-footed and comfortable. With so much power on tap, it is no surprise that this Plymouth should storm the ¼ mile in 15.1 seconds. This Satellite is one of those cars where it is hard to determine its strongest trait. The drivetrain is about the most desirable that a buyer could order, while it appears from the listing text that it is a one-owner survivor. The owner claims that it is numbers-matching. and that the vehicle has a genuine 55,000 miles on the clock. He doesn’t mention verifying evidence, so that would be a question worth asking. It seems that this Satellite is in sound mechanical health. It runs and drives perfectly, and its roaring V8 feels strong. It looks like this is one aspect of this Convertible that will require no attention.

This Convertible’s interior continues the tidy theme, although once again, it isn’t perfect. I can spot a seam separation on the top of the driver seat, and it appears that the armrests and handles could be missing off both doors. Locating replacements for these should not be difficult or expensive, and fitting them would make a difference to the overall presentation. Apart from that single seam separation, the upholstered surfaces are free from physical damage. There is the usual stretching on both front seats, but when you consider we are discussing a car with more than five decades under its belt, this is hardly surprising. The carpet looks excellent, as do the dash and pad. There have been no aftermarket additions, with the original AM radio remaining intact. There’s little doubt that a retrim would make a striking difference to the presentation. Still, I would consider it more than acceptable if the buyer chooses to retain this Satellite as a proud survivor.

It may not be perfect, but this 1967 Satellite Convertible could still turn heads with little effort. Its lack of rust is a huge bonus in a vehicle of this type and age, and that magnificent V8 under the hood should offer a rapid wind-in-the-hair motoring experience. If you find the entire package tempting, I can understand that. There is no feeling quite like slipping behind the wheel of a classic convertible on a sunny day, and that thought makes this fantastic Plymouth worthy of a closer look.