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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Oct 2, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Superbird Tribute: 1970 Plymouth Satellite
The Superbird was Plymouth’s attempt to have an aerodynamic winged entry into NASCAR. It was only built for one year (in 1970 with just 1,935 copies produced for public consumption). The seller’s car is a 1970 Satellite with a… more»
Sep 5, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Road Runner Clone: 1973 Plymouth Satellite
At first glance, this 1973 Plymouth Satellite sure looks like it left the Windsor, Ontario plant as a genuine Road Runner. However, a previous owner changed out the hood, and emblems, then added the stripes, and once all was… more»
Sep 1, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Rare Sundance Edition: 1974 Plymouth Satellite
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… more»
Jun 7, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Hemi Project: 1967 Plymouth GTX Barn Find
The Plymouth GTX was considered a “gentleman’s” muscle car as it was much better equipped than the Road Runner of the day. It only had a five-year run as a standalone model before being rolled up under the “Bird.”… more»
May 22, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Original 383 Included: 1969 Plymouth Sport Satellite
Plymouth introduced a Sport model for their popular Satellite back in 1968, featuring a higher level of trim than the base car. From the outside, it was almost as cool as owning a Road Runner, although the latter came… more»
Mar 24, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Forest Find: 1968 Plymouth Sport Satellite Project
The owner of this 1968 Plymouth Sport Satellite here on Craigslist believes his car is as close to a rust-free example as you’re likely to find on an unrestored car, and although it’s going to take quite a bit… more»
Mar 24, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Real Barn Find: 1970 Plymouth Satellite
The Plymouth design team got it right when they introduced the GTX back in 1967, offering buyers not only an upscale trim level B-Body but also a 440 engine as the standard powerplant, so a more luxurious interior could… more»
Mar 21, 2024 • For Sale • 29 Comments
400-Equipped: 1971 Plymouth Satellite Sebring Road Runner Tribute
UPDATE 03/21/2024: You must sometimes wonder whether an owner is aiming too high when listing a classic for sale, and that might be the case with this 1971 Plymouth Satellite. Our own Russell Glantz spotted this tired old girl… more»
Mar 9, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Running Drop-Top Project: 1969 Plymouth Satellite
From 1965 to 1974, the Satellite was the top trim level for Plymouth’s version of the Chrysler intermediates. It was a step up from the Belvedere and Road Runner and on par with the GTX muscle car. This 1969… more»
Feb 28, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Road Runner Clone: 1971 Plymouth Satellite
This 1971 Plymouth Satellite may have begun life as an ordinary family car. The VIN decodes it as having had a 318 cubic inch V8 from the factory. But today, it wears older Road Runner identification and a 400… more»
Jan 16, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Fresh 340 Power: 1971 Plymouth Satellite
The Plymouth Satellite got a completely new look for the 1971 model and featured what became known as fuselage styling, a lot different from its predecessor yet modern and still plenty sporty. I’m sure by now many of these… more»
Jan 8, 2024 • For Sale • 39 Comments
27k Mile Garage Find: 1973 Plymouth Satellite Sebring Plus
Launched in 1965, Satellite was the top trim level of the mid-size Plymouth Belvedere. It became the moniker for the series in 1971 and held that role through 1974 after which the Fury name moved over to the B-bodies…. more»
Oct 22, 2023 • For Sale • 46 Comments
Packing a 440 V8! 1971 Plymouth Satellite Custom
The Satellite was introduced in 1965 as the top trim level of the mid-size Plymouth Belvedere. By 1971, it had replaced the latter altogether, including this Satellite Custom 6-passenger station wagon. We’re told the nice-looking transport is all-original and… more»
Sep 19, 2023 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Under the Tent: 1965 Plymouth Satellite Convertible
After a strategic miscue in 1962, Plymouth had downsized its full-size cars to intermediate proportions. By 1965, they had rebounded, and the Fury was a big car once again, leaving the Belvedere to compete with the Chevy Chevelle and… more»
Jun 22, 2023 • For Sale • 42 Comments
Droptop Tribute! 1970 Plymouth Superbird Convertible
My near obsession with wing cars began back in 1970 when I was only 5 or 6 years old and saw a Superbird parked in the lot at Harding Mall, a long-gone shopping center in Nashville close to where… more»
