If you like an understated but ultra-rare hemi equipped car then this amazing 1966 Plymouth Satellite is the car for you.
Leaving the factory with the mighty ‘Street Hemi’ 426 cubic inch V8 is paired with a 4-speed manual transmission.
This Street Hemi was a very slightly tamed version of Mopar’s 426 used two, 4-barrel carburetors and was factory (under)rated at 425 bhp.
Satellite sat at the top of the intermediate Belvedere line-up which was Plymouth’s mid-size range. These cars received a revamp that gave these B-body cars a very angular look that was cleaner than what Dodge was producing.
The front fender badges are the only real clue that something real special is lurking under the hood. While some like the sleeper look, at the time Car and Driver magazine criticized the Hemi equipped cars for not having more distinctive identification.
All Belvedere Satellites came with bucket seats up front with a center console and padded dash.
Prices for the Satellite 2-door hardtop during the 1966 model year started at $2,695. Plymouth managed to sell 35,399 of them but just 817 were Hemi equipped – making this a very rare car!
The 426 Hemi engine alone would have added a further $1,105 to the original purchase price!
This 1966 Plymouth Satellite with 426 Hemi is currently for sale on eBay. (follow the link for more photos)
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