This Plymouth Satellite got away, but there are more like it here.
This 1972 Plymouth Satellite Custom sedan was initially delivered to Kapus-Erickson Plymouth of Superior, Wisconsin, in November 1971. The car is powered by a 318ci V8 paired with a three-speed automatic transmission and is finished in gold over beige vinyl and cloth upholstery. Equipment includes 15″ steel wheels, hubcaps, power steering, bench seats, an AM radio, and dual exhaust. The car was acquired by the seller in early 2022, and subsequent work reportedly included installing the exhaust system as well as replacing the shocks, brake master cylinder, rear wheel cylinders, starter, fuel pump, battery, fuel filter, and washer-fluid reservoir. This four-door Satellite is now offered at no reserve with spare parts, a spare set of wheels and tires, manufacturer’s literature, and a clean North Carolina title in the seller’s name.
The car left the factory in Gold Leaf Metallic (GY8) and was reportedly refinished under previous ownership. Exterior details include a 1971 Satellite grille, chrome bumpers, a driver-side mirror, and bright trim and side moldings. Close-up photos of chips and blemishes in the paint and a chip in the windshield are presented in the gallery below. The removed 1972 grille is included in the sale.
Black-finished 15″ steel wheels wear bright hubcaps and are mounted with 235/70 Milestar Streetsteel tires. Braking is handled by four-wheel drums. Service under current ownership reportedly included installing front and rear KYB shocks and replacing the tires, brake master cylinder, and rear wheel cylinders.
The cabin features front and rear bench seats upholstered in beige vinyl with cloth inserts complemented by color-coordinated door panels and a Coverlay brown dashboard pad installed under current ownership. The brown carpeting was also reportedly replaced under current ownership, and additional equipment includes a heater, a Chrysler Solid State AM radio, a “Spot Check” service-record cardholder, and a clear plastic rear-seat cover. The seller notes that the front headrests are discolored, the door panels are worn, holes are visible in the headliner and front seatback, paint is flaking from the door bottoms and door jambs, and corrosion is visible on the front doorsill plates and at the right side of the trunk. Used replacement front sill plates are included in the sale.
The three-spoke steering wheel frames a 120-mph horizontal speedometer plus gauges for coolant temperature, fuel level, and alternator status. The five-digit odometer shows 59k miles, approximately 1k of which were added under current ownership.
The 318ci V8 was factory rated at 150 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque and features a two-barrel carburetor. Service under current ownership reportedly included changing the oil and replacing the starter, fuel pump, battery, fuel filter, and washer-fluid reservoir. The seller notes a power-steering leak. An uninstalled rebuilt carburetor and PerTronix electronic ignition will accompany the vehicle.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a three-speed TorqueFlite automatic transmission. A dual exhaust system with Walker SoundFX mufflers was fitted under current ownership.
The fender tag indicates that the vehicle is a 1972 Satellite Custom sedan (RH41) equipped with a 318ci V8 featuring a two-barrel carburetor (E44) along with a three-speed automatic transmission (D34). The tag also reveals that the car was built on October 4 (A04) and was originally finished in Gold Leaf Metallic (GY8) over Light Gold vinyl upholstery (Y3).
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| Winning Bid | USD $12,750 by pdoray14 |
| Auction Ended | July 23, 2023 at 12:08PM PT |
| Bids | 30 |
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Seller: cholo13
Location: Casar, North Carolina 28020Listing Details
- Chassis: RH41G2G126889
- 59k Miles Shown
- 318ci V8
- Three-Speed Automatic Transmission
- Gold Paint
- Beige Vinyl & Cloth Upholstery
- Drum Brakes
- 15" Steel Wheels w/Hubcaps
- Dual Exhaust System
- AM Radio
- Removed Parts
- Manufacturer's Literature
Private Party or Dealer: Private Party
Lot #114345
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