Vehicle Description
1969 Plymouth Satellite Hardtop
The Plymouth Satellite was introduced as an up-market variant of
the Belvedere in 1965, a niche market, like the similar Sport Fury
and VIP in the Fury line. The 1969 Satellite and Sport Satellite
both offered five models: a four-door sedan, a two-door hardtop, a
convertible, and six- and nine-passenger wagons, though the
following year the Sport Satellite lost its convertibles. In all,
eight engines were available for the entire Belvedere lineup,
though not in all models. They ranged from the 225ci slant-six,
through V8s of 318ci, 340ci, 383ci, 440ci, and the 426 Street
Hemi.
Ever have one of those moments when you find a rare classic with a
price that seems too good to be true? The 'coolest of the cool'
that's survived almost 50 years of vehicle downsizing, fuel thirsty
gearheads and stoplight fisticuffs? Well, you don't have to worry
about getting pinched back to reality this time because this killer
1969 Plymouth Satellite has a newly appointed engine, (less then 4K
mikes), and it's comfortable on either the strip or the show field!
If you're looking for a bad to the bone investment that's fun to
look at, a blast to drive and ready to hit the show circuit as soon
as it rolls out of our showroom, congratulations, you've found your
next car!
Exterior
Thanks to lessons learned in both packaging and branding, Plymouth
outfitted their hottest 1969 mid-size with a number of fresh
styling cues that served to better differentiate the car from its
more pedestrian Belvedere siblings. At the front of this
Satellite's long Limelight Green Metallic and black accented body a
stainless steel Satellite grille hangs below the black painted and
custom fabricated 6-pack style scooped hood. On either front side
are dual circular head lighting. At the sides of that stainless,
dent-free rocker moldings combine with like-new wheel well trim to
anchor Satellite fender emblems between traditional chrome door
handles and what appear to be original side mirrors. And at the
back of the car's body, branded pot metal trunk trim aligns
perfectly between clear factory square shaped angled from back edge
to trunk lid edge tail lights, a second small "PLYMOUTH" script and
a second chrome bumper. Dual tail pipes peek out the back near the
center. A shout out to the B pillar which gives the black painted
roofline the illusion of moving forward while just literally
sitting there. A slightly jacked up stance is showing off some
15-inch polished Centerline wheels wrapped in front by 215/70R15
black walls, and in back are hefty 295/50R15 black wall rubber
wrappings . Smoke 'em if ya got 'em!
Interior
Open this Satellite's Limelight Green doors and you'll find one of
the coolest interiors ever bolted behind a big Mopar engine. This
cockpit brings a real sense of class to a car with a generally
solemn and subdued nature. In front of the driver, an original
instrument cluster sits inside a supple and pliable top black pad.
Next to that cluster, you'll find a correct Chrysler Solid State AM
radio. Fronting this cool dash is a sweet looking 3-spoke steering
wheel that spins in black leatherette covered rim and sports a
central fratzog centerpiece. At the sides of the seats, correct
door panels carry black trim, chrome door handles integrated in the
black vinyl armrests. Steel black pointed sills have faux stitched
horizontal ribs in black vinyl. A black vinyl split back bench in
low back form is sporting some tuck and roll inserts and smooth
black bolsters and looking fine. The rear bench is in the same
configuration and looking even finer with less wear. A sea of clean
black carpeting covers the floors. The vinyl headliner above is
factory showroom nice and tight and also in black.
Drivetrain
Under that menacing black scooped hood that exudes that don't "eff"
with me look, we see the reason why. It shows and growls in the
likeness of a 440ci V8 which is a rebuilt engine with receipts and
is a 1978 casting. It has aftermarket aluminum heads and Holley
Sniper EFI to feed its fossils. On the back is a rebuilt A727
Torqueflite 3-speed automatic transmission. An 8-3/4 inch rear axle
is on to turn the big back tires into smoke. Dual exhaust uses
Pypes mufflers to make the sound and provide the exhale. The engine
bay looks clean and green...literally!
Undercarriage
Some light spotty surface rust, mostly unremarkable shows up
underneath but it's mostly black painted framing and suspension we
look at. Speaking of which, is an independent front torsion bar
arrangement and for the back leaf springs. Drum brakes are on all 4
corners.
Drive-Ability
This muscle car fired up with a mighty roar and on the test track
teased me to get goosey with my boot, and I acquiesced. As a result
my neck snapped back and a smile came to my face. The car handled
well and had nifty bias free panic stopping, which played itself
out after my foray into the speed zone. The radio was not working,
and the reverse lights were dark when I shifted the car into backup
mode but all else functioned as it should.
Ya gotta love these 60's muscle cars. This example with neat-o
paint in Limelight Green Metallic and some black, a newer 440ci V8,
aluminum heads and EFI makes it accelerate like there is no
tomorrow. And it looks the part with those canted tail lights and
jacked up stance. Puhhhhhh to the Belvedere here is a Satellite
that will put your fun in orbit!
RH23F9A142712
R-Plymouth Satellite/Belvedere
H-High Price Class
23-2 Door Hardtop
F-318ci 2bbl V8
9-1969
A-Lynch Rd, MI Assy Plant
142712-Sequential Unit Number
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 850 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.
