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Nicest One Left? 1970 Plymouth Satellite

In 1965, the Chrysler B-body platform officially became a mid-size car after the full-size Dodges and Plymouths had erroneously been downsized in 1962. Also in ’65, the Satellite joined the roster as an upscale version of the Belvedere. The… more»

Superbird Clone: 1972 Plymouth Satellite

Just when things seemed unstoppable for Mopar wins during the Golden Age of NASCAR, the rules suddenly changed, and those wacky wing cars were no longer allowed to participate on the racetracks.  However, before the fun was spoiled, a… more»

Survivor with a Spare Block: 1966 Plymouth Satellite 383

This 1966 Plymouth Satellite is a rust-free, unrestored survivor that’s spent its life in California, Indiana, and most recently Wisconsin. Now offered by a private seller here on eBay, it’s a true-blue example of mid-’60s Mopar muscle, complete with… more»

Factory 383/4-Speed: 1967 Plymouth Satellite

It’s always fun when you come across a vintage vehicle that was custom-ordered by the first owner, as it’s an indication that they cared enough to have the car built to exact specifications to suit their needs perfectly.  That… more»

Parked In 1989: 1971 Plymouth Satellite Sebring

If I go first, there are several things I’m guessing my wife would probably dispose of right away, with my Nixie clock, drawers of tools, and shelf of old vinyl record albums immediately coming to mind.  However, there’s been… more»

Look! 3-On-The-Tree! 1973 Plymouth Satellite

When this car was new, there were probably few on the dealer’s lot like it. A 1973 Plymouth Satellite 2-door hardtop with gold paint and a white vinyl top – but with a Slant-Six engine and a “3-on-the-tree” manual… more»

18k-Mile Survivor: 1969 Plymouth Satellite

There’s sort of a fine line between offering too little or too much information when selling a car.  Sometimes, when the seller writes a short book, it becomes hard to follow and often redundant.  On the other hand, when… more»

Sleeper Muscle Wagon: 1970 Plymouth Satellite

Before the U.S. highway became littered with SUVs (Sport Utility Vehicle), station wagons carried families and their stuff from Points A, B, and C. Chrysler had plenty of choices in 1970 when the seller’s wagon was produced, a Plymouth… more»

No Reserve Roller: 1970 Plymouth Satellite

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… more»

Rebuilt 360: 1967 Plymouth Satellite

Some enthusiasts will cling onto a classic to the bitter end, preferring to see their pride and joy gathering dust in a garage than going to a new home where it will be driven and appreciated. That makes this… more»

Road Runner Tribute: 1972 Plymouth Satellite

The biggest hurdle facing enthusiasts searching for a classic to park in their garage is that the desirable ones typically cost a lot of money. That is where well-executed tributes can ride in and save the day. They typically… more»

Road Runner Tribute: 1974 Plymouth Satellite

The Plymouth Road Runner entered the muscle car scene in 1968 and had a successful run for several years. But market conditions changed and – by 1974 – demand for the car had declined significantly. The seller (or someone… more»

Off the Road 40 Years: 1970 Plymouth Satellite

The Satellite was Plymouth’s upscale mid-size car from 1965 to 1974. An extension of the B-bodied Belvedere, it spawned the GTX muscle car in 1967-71. This ’70 2-door hardtop may be a fairly routine edition, off the road since… more»

1 of 1 Road Runner Clone: 1970 Plymouth Satellite

The Plymouth Road Runner was in its third year in 1970. Though still popular, sales were off in anticipation of a redesign in 1971. Companion to the Road Runner was the Satellite, more of a family car with a… more»

4-Speed Project: 1966 Plymouth Satellite

The Satellite entered the Plymouth lineup as a 1965 model and was the top-of-the-line offering for the Belvedere series, coming with sporty bucket seats plus a console in between as standard equipment.  The Satellite quickly got a redesign the… more»

Garage Find Project: 1970 Plymouth Satellite

The Satellite debuted in 1965 as an upscale version of the Plymouth B-bodied mid-size Belvedere. It would remain in production through 1974, spawning the GTX muscle car from 1967 to 1971. This 1970 example is a project that may… more»

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