Superbird Project: 1970 Plymouth Satellite

With so many Mopar wing cars tipping the scales at around the same cost as an average house these days, it’s no wonder that some fans who have always wanted a Plymouth Superbird or Dodge Daytona are taking the DIY route.  Kits are available to help turn a Plymouth B-Body into an instant Superbird replica, and it appears that someone thought this 1970 Satellite here on Craigslist was a good candidate to take on that journey.  There’s still a long way to go before this one’s ready to amaze anyone, but if you see potential here, it’s located in Lakewood, Washington, and is hoping to find a new owner who can finish what’s already been started.  Considering all that needs to be done or redone here, I’m not sure if the asking price of $15,000 is exactly a bargain, yet it’s not entirely outrageous either.  Curvette, thanks for finding this unusual project and sending us the tip!

We’ve featured a few Superbird clones and tributes on this site in the past, such as this 1970 Plymouth Satellite here on Barn Finds just last month.  However, that one was finished and ready for the next owner to enjoy, but it also cost a lot more than the one being featured today.  I’m not sure why the builder here didn’t choose a more solid car to begin with, but perhaps this was the one he already had on hand.  It’s great that the proper rear window plug is already in place, and the wing is already standing tall.  However, and somebody correct me if I’m wrong here, has that replacement quarter on the passenger side been installed right over the existing rusty panel?

It appears that the fender tag is still present under the hood, but the seller doesn’t share what engine originally powered this Satellite when it was new.  Not that it matters anymore, as there’s no power plant of any type in the bay now, nor a transmission in the tunnel.  If it’s a clone you’re after, you’ll need to source either a 440 Super Commando or Six Barrel to keep this one true to Superbird form, unless you happen to have a spare 426 Hemi at your disposal.  But if a tribute will do, something smaller and less potent should suffice.

Along with the mechanicals and exterior, the interior will also require plenty of attention, and it appears that several parts inside are missing.  The floor pans aren’t in the best shape either, and with no photos of the underside supplied, it’s unknown what condition the rails are in.  I applaud the enthusiasm of whoever wanted to create a Superbird here, and I hope someone will take over and make that dream come true, though it will likely be a major undertaking.  What are your thoughts here?