Vehicle Description
Chrysler intermediates are versatile, good looking, and great for
road trips. There's ample room for you and three friends on a long
haul or six in a pinch. This 1966 Plymouth Satellite is a great
Mopar example with slick cosmetics, factory A/C, a time-capsule
interior and a 361 V8 inch mill under the hood.
The deep, dark green paint is a faithful respray that was correctly
applied several years ago, and it looks great on this Satellite.
It's a clean body with even gaps and crisp lines, and the factory
cantilevered roof line simply looks fantastic from any angle. The
GTO got scoops and stripes, but the Satellite keeps it more subtle
with a flat hood and not a lot of flash to attract unwanted
attention. Paint quality is higher driver-quality, a little better
than your average cruise night special, and since you don't see
these very often, even the subtle color is sure to get a lot of
attention. Both bumpers are very nice, the grille is sharp and the
tail panel is finished exactly as it should be. A very nice vinyl
top adds a touch of sophistication to this Mopar and the beautiful
shiny trim that stretches along the tops of the fenders makes this
car look long and low. Last but not least, the restorer NAILED the
stance, because this car sits perfectly!
Inside, you're greeted with black bucket seats and a time-capsule
interior that's the direct result of a vehicle with only 89,884
believed to be actual miles on the clock. Black vinyl buckets are
the preferred interior in any muscle car, and the "Western Scroll"
treatment given for the '66 Satellite provide a very dressed-up
look. The original gauge bezels are in excellent condition, and are
joined in the dash by a factory AM radio that remarkably still
works. In the center of the dash and underneath you'll find a set
of vents for the factory A/C system that's a fantastic option to a
car built for road trips, and it's still pumping cold R12 air into
the cabin. Plush black carpeting is on the floor along with
embroidered floor mats that look great. There's a beautiful ornate
factory center console between the buckets and with door panels
that carry the same "Western Scroll" pattern as the seats, clean
sill plates, bright armrest bases and more, it looks very polished
indeed. In the spacious trunk you'll find a set of correct mats and
room for a three-week road trip. Get packing!
All signs point to this being the original motor still in the car.
The Commando 361 V8 under the hood is factory-rated at 265
horsepower and runs great. Other than the usual signs of
maintenance, the engine has a virtually untouched look featuring a
black snorkeled air cleaner, original valve covers, and original
components everywhere you look. Factory HP exhaust manifolds pass
on exhaust gasses, an original A/C compressor keeps you cool while
a big radiator keeps engine temps under control. Power twists back
through a stout Torqueflite 727 3-speed automatic transmission to
the 8.75-inch axle out back, a combination that's been proven over
the decades, and power steering moves the vehicle with relative
ease. The exhaust may very well be original, which might be the
car's biggest testament to originality, and the floors are solid
and honest, albeit not dressed for show. Low-key blackwall radials
wrap around Keystone slot mags and look amazing with the rest of
the car's exterior.
This is the muscle car you want if you're into short weekend drives
or longer highway cruises. It's very well-preserved, powerful, good
looking, and ready to go. Call today!
