1973 Plymouth Satellite Sebring
400 c.i. , Automatic, A/C
nearly complete car 
low mileage 
will make a great Mopar muscle car project!
California car
surface rust on roof (where vinyl roof was )
obviously it will need body work and complete restoration
comes with all four of the original wheelcovers
The motor will turn over and the radio even works!

Please feel free to ask questions.

Sold as is, no returns

1972 Plymouth Satellite identical to Roadrunner without badging. 400 cu in motor was rebuilt 20,000 miles/ 10 years ago. Has 3 speed torqueflight automatic transmission and Flowmaster exhaust.  $12,000 was spent on stock bright yellow paint + interior + custom Cragar rims and BF Goodrich T/A Radial tires(have all receipts). I live in S. Calif and am the 2nd owner. I bought it in 2011 from a lady in Reno, Nevada. She gave me her original bill of sale and build sheet. The mileage is 116,250. You can be the 3rd owner and join the "muscle car club" for only $19,500

SUMMARY

During the dark days of '70s emissions systems there were stalwart car guys. During the lackluster '80s performance scene there were hardcore car guys. And even now with ever increasing efficiency becoming the norm there are still diehard car guys. No matter where the future leads there will ALWAYS be lifestyle enthusiasts who build a culture around the rush of pushing cars to their extremes and unless you're one of us it's something you'll never understand. So what happens when a 'lifer' executes a dream build in which the sky is literally the limit? You get a mind numbing head turner like this 1972 Plymouth Satellite! The product of a high dollar multi-year build this incredible MoPar pro-tourer wraps a 500-horse 3G Hemi and a completely custom suspension in a custom leather interior and custom-mixed paint. If you're a fellow enthusiast who's looking to satisfy an unrelenting need to go fast and make a big statement this magazine featured B-Body is just your style!

BODYWORK/TRIM

Completed in early 2012 this super clean curve carver is the direct result of what happens when a seasoned fabricator has an uncompromised vision major dedication and access to a 6-figure bank account. See the car's creator already owned a killer Charger that was buff enough to pull down sub 10-second passes on an NHRA-sanctioned drag strip so he wanted to build a second car that was a bit milder and quite different. Enter this neon Plymouth a project which quickly escalated from the restoration of a fun cruiser into the creation of an outrageous driver's car. For starters this newly dubbed (S)atellite (T)ouring e(X)treme's mostly rust-free body was stripped and mounted to a custom rotisserie that ensured its floors would turn out every bit as nice as its vertical panels. Once that body was completely prepped two inches of steel was welded to its rockers to simultaneously hide Ma MoPar's hasty pinch welds and provide a mean buckled down stance. When those rockers were fully integrated Matrix rose sealer was applied between hours of block sanding and eventually coated in a thick layer of Matrix epoxy primer. When that primer cured one-off Matrix Screamer Yellow paint which had been mixed six times over was stacked six coats deep under matte black war paint and modern ''HEMI 6.1L'' call-outs. And finally nine coats of Matrix clear were followed by days of wet sanding and hours of tedious buffing. The result is one awesome Plymouth that over the course of 2.5 years was mostly completed by one dedicated gearhead in his own personal shop.

There's just something about a broad shouldered Plymouth that appeals to pretty much everyone with a pulse. Maybe it's their wow factor. Maybe it's the sense of strength they convey. Or maybe it's simply the surface development of their massive panels. Whatever the case may be this custom Satellite carries all that classic Chrysler charm under a whole slew of details that highlight a clean and modern appearance. At the front of the car's mirror-like body a prominent '72 Road Runner grille hangs a colorful Road Runner mug between modern driving lights bright halogen headlamps a tucked '71 Road Runner bumper and a custom-fabricated chin spoiler. Above that grille a custom Plymouth STX emblem and blacked out lanyards lead the eye to dark-tint glass that's framed in black stainless trim and color-keyed drip rails. At the sides of that emblem shaved body panels prop small mechanical door poppers between matte black sport mirrors and a custom trunk spoiler. And at the back of those panels a tucked '71 Road Runner bumper hangs a trick tag bracket between fresh taillights a custom rear valence and custom stainless exhaust tips.

ENGINE

Hoist this Plymouth's fiberglass hood and you'll find 6.1 liters of naturally aspirated 3G Hemi bliss. Straight from the factory that popular SRT8 powerplant produces an impressive 425 horsepower and 420 lb./ft. of torque. And with the help of a custom tune by Hanahan South Carolina's Bouchillon Performance Engineering its performance transforms from wild to flat out wicked! Measuring in at roughly 372 cubic inches the big mill uses a revised block forged internals lighter pistons and a cast aluminum intake to crank out a whopping 500 horsepower and 460 lb./ft. of torque. And best of all that's 500 horsepower that'll fire up in any weather last thousands of maintenance-free miles and probably lay waste to any old school muscle car that's brave enough to stage a challenge! At the top of the modern monster a traditional Air Grabber hood funnels wind in to a custom-fabricated cold air intake. At the sides of the motor ceramic-coated TTI headers ensure the cylinders breathe as well as they eat. At the back of the motor a custom Bouchillon Performance Engineering throttle pressure lever ensures the Gen Y mill communicates well with the car's Boomer-era A727 transmission. And at the front of the motor a high performance Griffin radiator makes excellent use of two electric puller fans. Visually the car's engine compartment comes together just as well as its highly modified exterior. The big V8's exceptionally clean install forgoes the current 'plastic dome of doom' trend in favor of yellow ''HEMI 6.1L'' branded fuel rail shrouds that actually resemble tall valve covers. Spotless fenders have been layered in familiar Screamer Yellow paint and bolted to a custom-fabricated shock tower brace. And everything from the car's hidden Painless wiring and color-keyed Wilwood master cylinder to its custom-accented cowl and traditional orange block is well-planned and professionally executed.

DRIVETRAIN/SUSPENSION

Launch this Satellite in to a lift-induced orbit and you'll find a fully finished undercarriage that's a product of professional grade customization and a whole roster of top notch pro-touring hardware. Behind the neo Hemi a Hughes Performance A727 TorqueFlite produces great bite and hard launches. Out back there's a stout Moser Sure Grip that's equipped with moderate pavement pounding gears. That drivetrain rolls on a Reilly Motorsports triangulated 4-link that's equipped with QA-1 coil-over-shocks. Opposite that rear-half a Reilly Motorsports AlterKtion front-clip centers manual rack-and-pinion steering between quality QA-1 shocks. Momentum comes courtesy of a custom low-profile fuel tank that's been baffled and pressure tested to ensure the car's injected mill always has a steady supply of dino juice. Stops are supplied by beefy Wilwood calipers which squeeze 12-inch drilled and slotted rotors in front of 11-inch drilled and slotted rotors. Exhaust rolls from the aforementioned TTI headers in to custom 3-inch pipes that are complete with an X-shaped crossover mean Flowmaster 40s and a smooth coat of hi-temp paint. And at the corners of the chassis custom Boze Alloys spin two 225/45ZR18 Yokohamas and two 305/45R20 Yokohamas around satin-finished lips and Graphite Gray spokes.

INTERIOR

Open this B-Body's solid closing doors and take in a custom black interior that as an astute combination of serious hardware and modern aesthetics is the perfect place to spend jaunts like Hot Rod's famed Power Tour. The first thing you'll notice is a pair of GS-1 touring buckets complete with high quality RCI harnesses that are so supportive they'll have no problem living life 100 miles at a time. Between those seats a custom console anchors a B&M Pro Bandit shifter between two cup holders and a remote controlled Sony CD player. At the base of that console new Auto Custom Carpets flooring rides between a modified foot pedal assembly ''Plymouth'' branded mats and a thick layer of Dynamat insulation. At the sides of those rugs custom ''6.1L HEMI'' branded door panels flash color-keyed piping above suede kick cloth. At the front of those panels a clean Just Dashes dash features snazzy white-face gauges and modern pushbutton ignition. Above that dash a fresh headliner hangs a second custom console between a custom-fabricated mirror and a bright LED dome light. In front of the driver a three-spoke Momo steering wheel spins a thick black rim around a shaved steering column. And at the back of the cockpit a custom rear seat rides in front of a fully finished trunk that features a large MoPar insignia.

AWARDS

FEATURES

OUR SALE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION AND ACCESSORIES

Brutally fast and visually stunning this awesome Plymouth perfectly embodies the tried and true philosophy of pushing the envelope as far as the arc will go. With top notch craftsmanship and the ability to land impressive trophies it's ready to hit the road tomorrow morning and win the show tomorrow night!

VIN:  RP23-H61-240525

Built 3/25/66 Lynch Road Assembly, Detroit, MI

Shipped 4/17/66 to Secord Chrysler Plymouth, Meriden, CT

1 of 503 Hemi 4 speed Satellites

I found this Satellite in eastern Pennsylvania with 86,000 miles on the odometer, 6000 of which had been put on since 1970!  It still had the original alternator, water pump, starter, carbs, distributor, master cylinder, wheel cylinders, shifter, and of course engine, transmission, and differential.  All of these items are still correct and original to the car. 

The car was purchased new at Secord Chrysler Plymouth in Meriden, Connecticut, by Richard  Patterson.  Secord Chrysler Plymouth was famous for selling Hi Performance cars in the Northeast area in the 60’s and early 70’s.  Mr. Patterson was known as the local “hell raiser” back in his hometown of Trout Run, PA, and the law finally caught up to him and revoked his license in 1966.  He moved to Connecticut to live with his aunt where he would once again be allowed to get a driver’s license.  All the while he was dating his future wife, Kaye.  When Richard walked onto the lot at Secord Chrysler Plymouth, this Hemi Satellite was the only 4 speed on the lot; this had to be his car!  He secured the loan for it and drove it back and forth between Connecticut and Trout Run, PA, all the while still dating the future Mrs. Patterson, Kaye. 

They were married in 1967 and had their only son in 1968, who I had the pleasure of meeting at Chryslers at Carlisle this year (2016).  Rick helped fix some holes in my original story and added allot of incidental facts to what I had learned from the second owners. 

They drove the car allot and put many miles on it the first six or seven years.  Included are the notes that Richard kept showing tire changes and brake changes.  Some of the key dates and mileages are:

New Tires front and rear                        39,300 miles                       7/5/68

2 BFG on rear                                 42,972 miles                       7/25/68

Pirellis on front                             72,620 miles                       6/9/70

Pirellis off front                             80,247 miles                       9/20/70

Remington’s on front                  80,247 miles                       9/20/70

As you can see, they drove the car!  Nothing to this point had been replaced except the tires, brakes, oil, and filters.  In 1969 the car was paid off.  A copy of the title indicating when it was paid off is included.   

Mr. Patterson had many “sheds” in the area.  He never threw anything away and saved parts and old tires in many different garages and sheds.  One of the stories from Rick was that the exact original Blue Streak tires were disposed of just 10 years ago when he found them in one of the old sheds.  On his death bed, Mr. Patterson told Rick which shed the original air cleaner was in, so that he could make sure it was reunited with the “Hemi Car”.  Rick made sure to reunite the two of course! 

In the early 70’s, the car began to run rough and it was suspected that the rear carburetor was bad.  After several failed attempts to rebuild the carb, the carb was removed, left in the trunk, and the car parked.  The car was last inspected and registered in 1971, as evidenced by the inspection sticker that remained on the windshield until 2015, when I restored the car. 

Mr. Patterson eventually befriended Mrs. Deloris McAlister through the common interest of antiques and collectibles (non-automotive).  The two saw each other at local antique events and became acquaintances, speaking of the Hemi Car mostly in passing.  

In 1999, Mrs. McAlister and her husband were looking for a retirement plan and were leary of the stock market and the future that it held.  They read an article in the local paper about the 50 best automotive investments.  Mrs. McAllister was very proud to show me the article where the 66 Satellite Hemi was #33.  Mrs. McAlister and her husband bought the car from their aging friends for an undisclosed amount of money and they had at least part of their retirement plan!  They also bought a 79 Trans Am, another Mopar, and an MG!

Soon after purchasing the car, their son began a light restoration project on the car.  It included having the engine and transmission professionally rebuilt, and having the car painted.  When the engine was disassembled the real root of the issue was obvious; the cup plug had fallen out of the bottom of the intake manifold and crankcase gases were being sucked into the intake.  That was quickly fixed with some skillful TIG welding. 

The car was once again road ready in the early 2000’s.  Mrs. McAlister and her husband drove it on nice days but put very few miles on it.  Once again something began to make noise and caused the car to be parked.  The Dana 60 differential was making a very loud growling noise!  As a result, the car sat for 10+ years once again.

When I bought the car from Mrs. McAlister, she told me the history of the car, and gave me every bit of paperwork that she had for the car including the original window sticker, a copy of the past titles, and a copy of when the car was paid off in 1969 by Mr. and Mrs. Patterson. 

The original master cylinder was leaking, the differential sounded like a bag of broken glass, but the engine ran well and the transmission was perfect.  The restoration wasn’t flawless, but nothing was ruined or lost in the years of storage and minor use.  The window sticker from the last required Pennsylvania inspection was still on the windshield.  It was dated 1971. 

In a true testament to the car sitting for so long, the ring gear was solid rust on the half that was not submerged in the diff fluid.  The main case bearings had spun, requiring some tricky machine work on a boring mill, and some special shims to bring it back to its durable original condition.  It sports the stock 3.54:1 ratio. 

After stripping the undercoating from the original fuel tank, it was in perfect condition inside and out.  I replace the sending unit and all of the rubber connections in the fill and vent lines, and reused the original fuel tank.  It was incredibly clean inside with nothing but shiny zinc inside and out. 

I finished restoring the car in 2015 and have done it to the best of my knowledge exactly as it was delivered in 1966 to Mr. Patterson.  I chose to leave the undercoating on the floorpans since it was in perfect shape and allows me to enjoy the car and use it and drive it without having to clean the underneath.  The car is correct numbers matching down to every mechanical part. 

VON:  6132502201 (also stamped on rear side of core support in front of radiator)

Engine Block Stamp Pad:

            BH 426

            2 10 18          Built February 10th, 18 engine built that day

Stamped on oil pan machined face:    ??-7-66

Block Cast Numbers:  2468330-2        8 16 65 cast date

Head Casting Dates:                                 A 14 6 and A 19 6 cast dates

LH Exh Manifold:  2780501                   11 11 5 cast date

RH Exh Manifold:  2780508                   1 5 6 cast date

Transmission          A833                          2 6 65 cast date on main case   

Beautiful 1967 Plymouth Satellite

383 4 bbl. Torqueflight, Limited Slip differential. Nice cam, runs great. Dry rust free California car, restored. Beautiful and straight Red paint with black bucket seat interior with center console. Manual drum brakes and manual steering.

Discrete electric cut outs bypass the exhaust if you decide to do some re striping of the street

This cars gets lots of thumbs up and attention

1973 Plymouth Road Runner Tribute 
This Plymouth started Life as a Satellite Sebring Plus.
This is a Clean west coast (Oregon) Car with its factory 318 V8 904 automatic transmission.
This car is equip with Factory A/C that has all new components including Compressor, Condenser, evaporator and more it has also been converted to 134A and blows cold air. 
Intake and Carb changed to a Eddlebrock 4 brl set up including the kick-down linkage. 
A Flame thrower distributor with centerifical advance was added to replace worn original. 
Fuel sending unit replaced this past spring. 
Pitman arm replaced this last spring.
New carpets about 6 years ago still look great.
Duel exhaust with chrome tips (not Original Machine gun tips)
Air shocks in the rear give you plenty of adjustment for look and ride. 
All original parts I have come with the car including Intake, Carb, Distributor Etc plus 2 extra 10" wide Supreme Wheels for the rear.
The bottom of this car is in Great shape with some minor surface peppering, there are no rot holes or heavy scale rust on this car at all. It is a clean example of a an un-restored 43 year old car.
I know of one repaint Not very professional in its life after the left rear quarter was hit and repaired. No major damage. Superficial only Pictures show the patch seen from the inside of the trunk. You can see an album of over 125 photos of this car via my Facebook page link https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1534837491457.2070076.1250428018&type=1&l=b7b4815f9b  
This is a Driver and not a trailer queen it has some imperfections as would be expected for a car of its age but with that said I have won many trophies with this car at local cruise nights. It is a favorite in its class for many people as there just are not too many around anymore.
 
Almost everything on this car works as it should including the seatbelt buzzer with the exception of 3 things
1. The horn. It has the Beep Beep Horn but something in the steering wheel is amiss. 
2. The Door springs that hold the door open need replacing.
3. The rear Package tray needs replacing previous owner cut out for speakers.
Actual Mileage is unknown but believed to be in the 80 to 90K range.
Come see the car! Showings by appointment only and test drives are welcome for buyers with cash in hand. 
This car is Sold with a Bill of Sale and copy of the current registration as the State of CT does not issue a title on cars over 20 years of age. Sorry if you don't like this (neither do I) but its the state I live in that makes the rules.
PLEASE ASK QUESTIONS I CANT LIST EVERYTHING I KNOW ABOUT THE CAR HERE
I am willing to field phone calls for anyone who is serious about this car. Just ask.
Please look at all the photos including my Facebook Album Photos https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1534837491457.2070076.1250428018&type=1&l=b7b4815f9b before asking for aditional pictures but know I am willing to take more photos if requested.

Shipping is the buyers Responsibility I am Happy to work with you and your Shipping Company It can be Picked up at the shop I work at. Use zip code 06470 for your shipping quotes this is a tractor trailer friendly Pick up location.

Thank you for looking Ken.