Vehicle Description
1966 Plymouth Satellite Convertible
In 1964 Plymouth's designers were being pushed by sales and
marketing to make the cars look as wide as possible. So, it wasn't
too much longer in 1965 that Plymouth unveiled a very large
Plymouth Fury as Chrysler's full-size option. This meant the
Belvedere branding would become the "mid-sized" option. In 1966 the
styling for the Belvedere line was still wide, sleek, and clean.
Plymouth's goal was accomplished and if you were in the market for
a mid-sized vehicle in 1966 it didn't get much better than the
Plymouth Belvedere Satellite.
Gracing our hallowed halls here at Classic Auto Mall in our West
wing is a very special Plymouth Satellite Convertible right out of
1966. With its original 318ci V8 replaced with a powerful 1966
440ci V8 Commando this is loaded with options galore. Putting out
375hp (as the consigner states) the motor is absolutely correct. A
well-attended to restoration, and garage kept all its life and
showing it. Convertible top is still excellent as is the interior.
Truly like a new 1966 Mopar.
Exterior
At the front of the body you will find quad headlights within the
grille that is made up of horizontal slats. Below the grille a
massive front bumper wraps around the front nose. At the start of
the hood, just above the grille, PLYMOUTH emblems sit below a hood
ornament that stands with the numbers 440 giving away what lies in
wait under the hood. At the fenders you'll find the Satellite V
Eight badging below chrome trim that runs the length of the body.
The chrome door handles, chrome side mirrors, and the top and
bottom chrome trim look fantastic and show no signs of wear. The
rear of the car is just as sleek as the rest as there are no
cutouts for the horizontal taillights, only the license plate. The
Satellite emblem above the rear bumper also features a red white
and blue emblem along with it. Finishing off the incredible look of
this Satellite is the massive rear bumper and the dual exhausts
that exit underneath it. All bathed in Turbine Bronze with a Bronze
base coat, she's excellent, even the convertible top in black with
a plastic clear rear window. 15-inch Magnum 500 wheels are all
around.
Interior
Pop open the doors and you'll find a well presenting black vinyl
interior. The interior is extremely spacious and features two front
bucket seats that show no wear and have some Sheridan style
embossing on either side of the inserts. In back is a bench with
the same styling. In front of the driver's seat is the original
dash that houses the 120 MPH speedometer. In the center is an
aluminum ribbed paneled console which also serves as a glovebox,
and shifter mounting. Above the seats is a black headliner for the
convertible that is in fantastic shape. Throughout the interior,
more chrome Satellite badging can be found with the red, white, and
blue emblem along with it. Brand new carpet stretches across the
floor and is covered by Satellite embroidered floor mats.
Drivetrain
This gleamer is also a screamer in 440ci Commando V8 form and
looking showroom. A single 4-barrel carburetor is atop and an A727
Torqueflite 3-speed automatic transmission is on back. Our rear
axle is 8-3/4 inches with a 3.23 conventional gear setup.
Undercarriage
A frame off restoration means everything gets looked at, and
obviously there has been plenty of time spent underneath as well as
above. No rust, just solid sturdy black framing, floorpans and
rockers. A heavy coating of rustproofing covers all and protects
just as well. Power disc brakes are now on front, and power drums
for the rear. Upfront a torsion bar suspension is very clean and
installed nice and tight, and on the back are leaf springs. Stock
dual exhaust snakes its way rearward through all this clean black
metal.
Drive-Ability
We took great care as this is really a nicely buttoned up
restoration, so our test drive was mild, but hints of performance
could be felt when we got more gutsy. The 440ci Commando is strong,
braking is excellent, and cursing effortless. All interior
functions were working as they should and smiles on both our test
driving faces were ear to ear.
As consigner states, and I have to agree, probably one of THE nicer
1966 examples you will find countrywide. No stones were left
unturned for the full restoration, and all is just showroom
condition. A real find and look no further for a better example.
Very original looking and the 440ci Commando does not kick it out
of bed for eating crackers!
VIN DECODE
RP27E67304891
R-Satellite
P-Premium Price Class
27-2 Door Convertible
E-318ci V8 2bbl
6-1966
7-St. Louis, MO Assy Plant
304891-Sequential Unit Number
FENDER TAG
a6-Console
b4-Bucket Seats
p6-LH Remote Mirror
u1-Sold Car
AB41-318ci V8 2bbl
C5-Torqueflite Automatic
R1-AM Radio
Y1-Black Convertible Top
SO NUMBER 62302065
BDY RP27-Satellite Convertible
TRM P4X-Black
PAINT WW1 B-White, Black Convertible Top
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 600 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914.
Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the
vehicle in person.