From 1965 to 1974, the Satellite was Plymouth’s premium mid-size automobile. It was based on the B-bodied platform that supported the Belvedere, Coronet, Charger, and other of Chrysler’s intermediate products. From 1971 to the end of the series in ’74, hardtops would carry different sheet metal from sedans and wagons. The seller’s Satellite is one of just 300 produced with the Sundance appearance option, with special upholstery and other features.
To help boost sales, Plymouth debuted the Sundance option on the Satellite hardtop in 1974. Whether by accident or design, just 300 of them were built. Besides plaid material on the seats, the Sundance had unique graphics flagged by a vinyl top covering that contrasted the rest of the car. We understand that half of them were painted gold (like the seller’s car) while the remaining half were finished in white. Sources indicate that all 300 were built with a 318 cubic inch V8.
Since this Sundance has a rebuilt 360 V8 with a Sshaker hood, an engine swap may have occurred at some point. Or perhaps it was a special order since the Shaker hood is present here, something you wouldn’t need with the 318. And the seller says the paint is original, so we assume that also applies to the hood. We’re also told the interior is original, too, which is hard to believe since the odometer broke somewhere around 100,000 miles.
Overall, this Mopar seems to be in very good condition. Since nearly 50,000 Satellite Sebring and Sebring Plus coupes were built in 1974, few of them are left on the road today. And those with the Sundance package are likely to be as rare as hen’s teeth. Located in Sanger, California, this interesting Mopar is available here on craigslist for $15,000. Another unusual tip brought to us by Tony Primo!
It’s different for sure.
Odds are the engine got tired and was swapped for more ponies.
One could check the motor stamps and decode the
Time the 360 was made but like the hens teeth 🦷 sarcasm this is likely modified .
The price is good and a nice car that stands out. Good luck with
sale.
The shaker is a custom addition by one of the owners,was never offered on that body style.To me it looks both cool and wrong at the same time so am torn as to whether i’d keep it on or go to the stock flat or twin scoop bulge Roadrunner hood from that year.
There doesn’t appear to be a base to mount the shaker and there are no clear pictures of it with the mood open. If it’s permanently screwed/mounted to the hood it’s a tacky add on.
Steve R
Pretty sure it’s just attached to the top of the hood. Not only as someone else mentioned there’s no shaker base plate but the scoop itself is nonfunctional as evidenced by the engine pic in the Craigslist ad, there is an underhood shot and there is no opening and the factory hood bracing is there.
Is a great looking car, 360 is a nice upgrade and would’ve been cool if the shaker was functional but that can be fixed. Very cool car.
Can’t be a true shaker scoop with that air cleaner. I’d lose it.
Needs a stock flat hood for sure.
My friend Ray in high school had one identical to this one. I always thought it was sooo cool! You never see these anywhere anymore!❤️💕🚘
I had no idea that my white ’74 Sundance was 1 of 300 or I never would have sold it when I went overseas 40 years ago. That interior may not be original, but it is an exact replica. the hood pins/fake shaker have to go, though
You would NEVER be able to duplicate that cloth! My money says it’s a well cared for original.
Odometer likely broke during a coat hanger roll back.
I’d like to have one of these
I want a 72 Roadrunner, the whole car is far better looking than a 74. I also want the air grabber with a 400 auto 3.91 gears.
I would make the shaker functional, install bucket seats, make a real hotrod out of it. The ’72’s are my favorite also, but the prices are just too high now.
You would NEVER be able to duplicate that cloth! My money says it’s a well cared for original.
I always liked the stepped headlamps on these and big Buicks. The previous cars were more masculine but these were distinctive. I had no idea how rare the Sundance model was. My only encounter was probably print advertising or maybe the Detroit Auto Show. Cool car but I also have misgivings about the hood.
Lost interest when i saw the bench seat and auto on the column.
Why??
Needs a power bulge hood
They were also available in white. Not as common as the copper color. I’ve had two of them. Both were the copper color. 1st was a rot box. (high school car) 2nd was much nicer. Wish I’d kept it. I really don’t like how the hood is butchered on this one. I’ve never been able to locate any factory literature for the Sundance.
Must be a spam ad. Multiple attempts to contact ‘George’ have gone unanswered and I am ready to fly out and drive it home