1968 Plymouth Satellite Convertible
Year: 1968
Make: Plymouth
Model: Satellite Roadrunner
Exterior Color: Buffed Silver
Interior Color: Red
The SPECS
This 1968 Plymouth Satellite convertible underwent a recent comprehensive restoration and was refinished in Buffed Silver. Power comes from a 273ci V8 engine mated to an automatic transmission. Equipped with new brakes, upgraded suspension and power steering. It features a dark red interior, modern AM/FM radio with Bluetooth, a new black power convertible top and an aftermarket Road Runner trim package. It rides on Magnum 500 wheels with red line tires and includes the original spare.
Specs:
273 Cubic Inch Engine
Column Shift Automatic Transmission
Power Steering
Manual Drum Brakes
Weiand Aluminum Intake
Edelbrock Carb
Chrome Air Cleaner
Chrome Valve Covers
OE Style Exhaust Manifolds
Dual Exhaust W/ Chrome Tips
Aluminum Radiator W/ Shroud
Roadrunner Hood and Graphics
Windshield Washers
Factory Gauges
Power Top
Seat Belts
Night/Day Mirror
Retro Sound Stereo
Fender Mount Antennae
Dual Outside Mirrors
Simulated Wood Steering Wheel
15" Road Wheels
Reline Radial Tires
Factory Red Interior
Information on 1968 Plymouth Satellite:
The Plymouth Satellite is a mid-size automobile introduced in the 1965 model year as the top trim model in Plymouth's "B" platform Belvedere line. Available initially in two-door hardtop and convertible models, the Satellite remained the top-of-the-line model until the 1967 model year. A station wagon version was added and a higher "Sport" trim introduced.
The Fury name was moved to Plymouth's mid-size models for 1975, at which time the Satellite name was discontinued.
A restyled and higher trimmed Sport Satellite model with a standard 318 V8 was introduced in 1968, sitting above the regular Satellites. The Sport Satellite received the same blacked-out grille with horizontal blades as used on the Road Runner whereas the regular Satellite shared its grille with Belvederes. A 4-door sedan and station wagon were offered on the Satellite line for the first time. There were no Sport Satellite sedans in 1968, but a Satellite Sport Wagon was available. These had Sport Satellite trim and simulated woodgrain body side trim. A Sport Satellite four-door sedan was added to the lineup in 1969, and the wagons became a part of the regular Sport Satellite line.
The 1968 model year was also the introduction of the Plymouth Road Runner that shared the same body as the Satellite and Belvedere models.
The 1968 body continued through 1970.