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Super Clean, Low Miles: 1968 Plymouth Satellite

The Plymouth Satellite arrived on the scene in 1965 as part of Plymouth’s “B” body line, slotted above the Belvedere. Designer John Samsen commented that the company’s sales department encouraged a wide look front and rear, so the car’s design evolved through 1967 from a single headlamp to quad lamps with a lengthy grille. The car was completely restyled in 1968 to the then-popular “Coke bottle” idiom. The new roofline copied the Charger. For the first time, a “Sport” version was offered, with a vinyl roof, better trim, and a distinctive grille. Here on eBay is a 1968 Plymouth Satellite Sport with low original miles and an asking price of $29,995. This car is located in Buffalo, Minnesota. Thanks to Wayne for this great tip! This car was purchased by the seller’s brother in about 1969 or 1970 and has remained in the family ever since. It has always been garaged. The owner says it was never driven in winter.

The Satellite Sport base motor was a couple of steps up from the regular Satellite’s six-cylinder: this is a 318 cu. in. V8 making about 230 hp, equipped with a relatively new manual-choke Holley two-barrel carburetor and aftermarket air filter housing. The transmission is a three-speed TorqueFlight automatic. The car has a claimed 46,630 original miles and is said to run and drive well, though it leaks a little oil when stored for long periods.

The interior is pristine. The seller reports that the vinyl roof, all rubber seals, and the paint are in excellent condition. The trunk paint is near-new under the carpeting. A modern AM/FM/CD player with a USB inlet port has been mounted under the dash, with the speakers hidden under the seats. The original radio is still present and works well.

The Satellite shares its body with the Roadrunner, though details like the hood and grille were different as the years progressed. The seller has changed out the 1968 Satellite grille for a 1969 Roadrunner version; the original grille is included with the sale. The wheels were swapped out for American Racing mags about ten years ago. New tires and rear leaf springs were installed at about the same time. The Roadrunner theme continues with small “Roadrunner” decals on the car’s flanks, which the owner says can be removed. This car’s condition and aggressive stance are very appealing – but what do you think of the price?

Comments

  1. Avatar Big_Fun Member

    This just might be the one to get…after an inspection, of course. No one will care if you hop up or change the engine. Hot rodders have said to start with a set of 340 heads (obviously with a 4bbl intake and carb of preference). That’s a teriffic way to pep up the 318. No yellow plug wires, please…
    The B5 Bright Blue, with the white top and blue interior is eye popping. Maybe a set of 15″ polished or chrome wheels for even more pop! Ah, it’s just disposable income…
    Why do I like this one so much? A friend in a neighboring town had a ’69 Coronet 440, in B5 blue and white top – only the white interior – his dad bought it new. Same powertrain as this, and Fenton slot mags. A great look. Never got in trouble with that engine. Many thought the trim level 440 meant there was a 440 under the hood. He was challenged a few times. Never did any racing. His dad a a saying about tires, “You burn, you buy!”

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    • Avatar Phil D

      One small error, Big_Fun: Your buddy’s Coronet was EB5 blue, but this one is not. All of Chrysler’s exterior and interior blues were new for 1969. Were it possible to park this car next to your friend’s Dodge you’d see the difference.

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      • Avatar John D.

        This 68 is probably QQ1 Electric Blue which has a bit of silver in it compared to the 69 B5. It was the color of my 68 GTX.

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      • Avatar Big_Fun Member

        Thanks for the information! I did research, and I see the differences. It would be neat to see the two colors side by side, like you said.

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  2. Avatar Rixx56 Member

    My opinion: nearly all classics are overpriced,
    but that is my issue! However; I love B-bodies.
    This example shows incredibly well and that
    makes it very tempting.

    Like 11
  3. Avatar Rw

    Talk about cool,mud flaps here in KY they have been called Bullitt county Go Fasters

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  4. Avatar Big Bear 🇺🇸

    Very nice clean satellite. But that Holley 2bbl is a 500cfm manual choke. Not great for the 318. Would be better off with Edelbrock intake 4 bbl with a matching carb 450 or 500.. I tried that setup on my father’s 68 Dodge with a 318 back in 1974.. Use to much gas the manual used to close well driving. Not cool. Otherwise it a nice ride.. 🇺🇸🐻

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  5. Avatar DeBorah & George Mattar

    In 1979, I bought a B5 Blue 1968 Satellite two door hardtop with a white vinyl roof from the original owner for $600. Fixed some minor lower quarter rot, new distributor and some other minor repairs. Drove it 3 years and sold it for $950 to my brother. Some idiot plowed into it and totaled it. Man, prices have gone up.

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  6. Avatar Allen L

    White hat?
    Right color, low options.

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    • Avatar bone

      Those specials were for the Dodge cars

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  7. Avatar Steve

    There’s a soft in my heart for the Satellites as it’s the model of car I learned to drive in. My parents car also had a 318, but there were black bucket seats. Wish I had had the money to buy it from them when they traded it in.

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  8. Avatar Rick M Member

    I had the identical car back in the mid 80s!
    Same colors, interior, engine, automatic, etc.
    I paid $750. for it and drove it for about seven years. Absolutely loved it! Fun driver!!
    Whoever gets this will enjoy owning it!

    Like 6
  9. Avatar jOHNNY

    Nice looking car,but the rust magnet vinlyn top would have to go. I don,t consider 46,000 low miles. How about 25,000 or below. The car needs a really good looking over before I would pay the asking price. That,s alot of money.

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    • Avatar bone

      48,000 miles isnt low for a nearly 55 year old car ? The car is all original , and I doubt anyone would drive it in bad weather anymore, so there should be no worries about vinyl top leaks . Why ruin a survivor ?

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  10. Avatar PRA4SNW

    Yep, we are there now.
    30K ask for a 318 Satellite.

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  11. Avatar Arvid Mathison

    Had one new in ‘68 after back from military. Thought mine was lighter blue with white interior, it had a 383. LOVED it. Had accident and it ended up in three pieces. 🙄 Would love to have “it” back BUT can’t afford this “clone”. 😔 Beautiful to look at again though. 😊

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