Vehicle Description
One of only 503 produced with 4-speed transmission, this 1966
Plymouth Satellite 426 Hemi is the big bad wolf in a night gown
from Little Red Riding Hood! Compared to other muscle cars of the
era, this Satellite could be Grandma's car, but romp the pedal and
the beast emerges through tires squealing and smoking.
A sticker on the door jamb proclaims: "Notice. This car is equipped
with a 426 cu. in. engine (and other special equipment.) This car
is intended for use in supervised acceleration trials and is not
intended for highway or general passenger car use. Accordingly,
this vehicle is sold "as is", and the 12 month or 12,000 mile
vehicle warranty coverage and 5 year or 50,000 mile power train
warranty coverage does not apply to this vehicle." Wouldn't that
make a great muscle car t-shirt?
The Satellite was the up-market variant in Plymouth's mid-size
lineup for 1965. Only available as a two-door hardtop or
convertible, the Satellite was redesigned for 1966 with a sharper
exterior profile. The vinyl bucket seats and inner door panels
featured a 'Western Scroll' design that mimicked the look of tooled
leather. Although it shows a few imperfections from age, this
Satellite features its original interior, and the attention
grabbing scroll work.
The "Street Hemi" engine was an optional engine for the first time
in 1966. Cost was an extra $1,000 in a Satellite, raising the price
close to $4,000 even without other options. Those few bills really
paid off in power, however, as the engine produces at least the
rated 425 hp and 490 ft-lb of torque. This could have been one of
the first cars that needed another budget line for replacement
tires!
Ordered with the 426 Hemi engine, this beautiful red Satellite
boasts other performance-enhancing extras, including heavy-duty
suspension and four-wheel, police-grade, 11-inch drum brakes. Car
and Driver called the 1966 Hemi Satellite "the best combination of
brute performance and tractable street manners we've ever
driven...." To enhance the driving experience, this car is even
equipped with air conditioning!
You saw how quickly our black '66 Coronet 426 Hemi recently sold,
right? Think this will be any different? Call Art & Speed at (901)
850-0507 to catch this one before it gets away!
MECHANICAL
Factory Original 426ci Hemi Big Block
Dual Carter Four Barrel Carburetors - Newly Refreshed
Factory Manifolds
Original Air Intake Shroud
CHASSIS
Factory Original 4-Speed Manual Transmission
14" Factory Plymouth Sport Wheel Covers
New Hankook Optimo H724 White Lined Tires P215/75R14
Factory Drum Brakes
EXTERIOR
Older finish in correct factory Red color presents well
Original Chrome Bumpers in good condition
Original Grille is in Great Shape
Factory Stance
Very Straight Body
All lights work as they should
Badging is in excellent condition
INTERIOR
Original Red Vinyl Interior, good condition with small rips and
tears in various places from age
Carpet Shows some wear
Heater Works very well
Windows Roll up and Down as they should
Aftermarket A/C system
