440-Powered 1970 Plymouth Satellite Convertible

Description

The Plymouth Satellite was positioned as near the top of the B-body platform trim, second to the Road Runner high-performance variant, making it a perfect candidate for larger engine swaps and styling tributes. Restyled for 1968, the second-generation B-Body lineup continued through the 1970 model year.

Refinished under previous ownership in its blue with white vinyl convertible top, this 1970 Satellite is now badged as a Road Runner and features a replacement carbureted 440ci V8 engine in place of the stock 318ci V8. Options from the factory include an automatic transmission and bench seat interior trimmed in blue vinyl, and its color-matched steel wheels are wrapped in Firestone Indy 500 tires.

The front brakes have been converted from drums to discs, reportedly using parts from a 1974 Road Runner.

This 1970 Plymouth Satellite is now offered with an owner’s manual, multiple keys, removed spare parts, and a clean Indiana title in the seller’s name.

Highlights

• Powered by a replacement 440ci V8 engine

• Cosmetic refurbishment under previous ownership

• Finished in blue paint with Road Runner decals and emblems

• Power-operated white vinyl convertible soft top

• Blue vinyl interior upholstery, bench seating

Equipment

• Automatic transmission

• Power-assisted brakes

• Power steering

• Dual exhaust

• Chrome bumpers with integrated fog and reverse lights

• Quad headlights, louvered taillights

• Color-matched wheels with hub caps

• Bench seating

• AM/FM radio

• Wood-rimmed steering wheel

• The fender tag decodes as:

  • E44 – 318ci V8 2-barrel 230hp

  • D31 – TorqueFlite A904 three-speed automatic transmission

  • RH27 – Satellite 2-door convertible, high price class

  • G0G – 318ci V8, 1970, St. Louis, MIssouri, assembly plant

  • 149581 – Body sequence number

  • EB3 – Light Blue/Ice Blue Metallic paint

  • H2B5 – Blue vinyl bench seat interior

  • EB7 – Medium Blue/Jamaica Blue Metallic paint

  • 051148 – Factory order number

  • V3W – White convertible top

  • A01 – Light package

  • L31 – Fender mounted turn signals

  • M21 – Roof drip rail moldings

  • M31 – Belt moldings

  • M33 – Body side moldings

  • R22 – AM radio with 8-track

Modifications

• Auxiliary oil pressure gauge

• Road Runner-sourced

• A refurbishment under previous ownership is said to have included the following:

  • 440ci V8 engine installed

  • Front disc brake conversion

  • Refinished in blue paint

  • Road Runner decals and striping

  • White vinyl convertible top installed

  • Vacuum-operated Air Grabber hood installed

Known Imperfections

• Scratches and paint touch ups as seen in the photo gallery

• Corrosion visible on underbody components

• Paint bubbling present on left side rocker panel

• Vacuum-operated hood scoop is inoperative

• Carpet stains

Ownership History

This 1970 Plymouth Satellite was reportedly refurbished by the seller’s father-in-law and fitted with a 440ci V8 engine and Road Runner trim.

Included Items

• Owner’s manual

• Multiple keys

• Spare parts

• Spare wheel and jack

• Convertible top tonneau cover