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1971 marked the beginning of the end for the Satellite lineup, as it witnessed the debut of a new generation, eventually leading to the series' demise in 1975. Plymouth discontinued the Satellite and replaced it with the Fury.
The mid-size model was available as a two-door coupe, four-door sedan, and four-door station wagon, including 11 models and the famous Road Runner and GTX.
The Satellite Sebring could be had as a two-door hardtop, becoming the most popular model in the entire lineup along with the base coupe. The two models attracted 46,807 buyers – the Satellite Sebring continued to sell well until the end of the generation, with 1972 witnessing yearly sales of 51,575 units.
One of the Sebrings that rolled off the assembly lines in 1971 is about to receive a second chance after the owner pulled it from the garage where it's been sitting for over 30 years.
This Satellite Sebring exhibits typical metal problems, including rust in the trunk and a few dents on the front fenders. The body comes with multiple dings, faded paint, and surface rust, and the seller explains on Craigslist that most are the result of the car sleeping in the garage without a cover to protect it.
The interior brings good and bad news, depending on your angle when inspecting it. The rear seat looks good, and a thorough wash could reveal a fairly impressive shape, as I can't see any concerning damage in the back. The front comes with a wrecked driver seat and a large rip in the headliner. The grille is also cracked, so whoever buys the car will have plenty of work and parts to replace to get the car in good shape.
The biggest surprise is hiding under the hood, as the V8 that came with the car still puts the wheels in motion. The 383 unit with a 4-barrel carburetor starts and runs, but the owner warns that the brakes don't work properly, so they only tested the engine at slow speeds.
The 383 was offered as the base engine in the Road Runner and developed 335 horsepower. The base unit on the Satellite was the 225 six-cylinder unit with 145 horsepower, while the standard V8 was the 318 with 230 horsepower.
The owner hopes to get $6,500 for this Satellite Sebring; the working engine is undoubtedly the main selling point. The vehicle requires a ton of work, especially for the body, which still flexes the original paint but also exhibits severe damage. The interior still comes in good shape, but I don't believe the driver's seat can be restored.
If you want to see the vehicle in person, it's located in Garberville, close to San Francisco.
The Satellite Sebring could be had as a two-door hardtop, becoming the most popular model in the entire lineup along with the base coupe. The two models attracted 46,807 buyers – the Satellite Sebring continued to sell well until the end of the generation, with 1972 witnessing yearly sales of 51,575 units.
One of the Sebrings that rolled off the assembly lines in 1971 is about to receive a second chance after the owner pulled it from the garage where it's been sitting for over 30 years.
This Satellite Sebring exhibits typical metal problems, including rust in the trunk and a few dents on the front fenders. The body comes with multiple dings, faded paint, and surface rust, and the seller explains on Craigslist that most are the result of the car sleeping in the garage without a cover to protect it.
The interior brings good and bad news, depending on your angle when inspecting it. The rear seat looks good, and a thorough wash could reveal a fairly impressive shape, as I can't see any concerning damage in the back. The front comes with a wrecked driver seat and a large rip in the headliner. The grille is also cracked, so whoever buys the car will have plenty of work and parts to replace to get the car in good shape.
The biggest surprise is hiding under the hood, as the V8 that came with the car still puts the wheels in motion. The 383 unit with a 4-barrel carburetor starts and runs, but the owner warns that the brakes don't work properly, so they only tested the engine at slow speeds.
The 383 was offered as the base engine in the Road Runner and developed 335 horsepower. The base unit on the Satellite was the 225 six-cylinder unit with 145 horsepower, while the standard V8 was the 318 with 230 horsepower.
The owner hopes to get $6,500 for this Satellite Sebring; the working engine is undoubtedly the main selling point. The vehicle requires a ton of work, especially for the body, which still flexes the original paint but also exhibits severe damage. The interior still comes in good shape, but I don't believe the driver's seat can be restored.
If you want to see the vehicle in person, it's located in Garberville, close to San Francisco.
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