by Mike Gulett –
The Apollo GT was produced and sold by International Motor Cars in Oakland, California. Altogether 76 coupes, 11 Spyders and the prototype 2+2 were produced for a total of 88 Apollos built between 1961 and 1965.
Of the 11 Spyders made 4 were at Concorso Italiano in Monterey, California in August 2013. They were all dark blue as you can see in these photos.
The front of the Spyder looks the same as the Coupe
The rear of the Spyder is quite different than the Coupe
When some car models are converted from a coupe to a convertible version the manufacture merely cuts off the top and maybe adds some lateral stability to make up for no roof.
The Apollo GT Spyder looks like a different car from the rear than the Coupe version. See the comparisons below, it appears that every panel on the rear is different.
Apollo GT Coupe
The entire rear of the car is completely redesigned; the bumpers look the same, the tail lights look different to me but maybe not and the trunk lid is totally different.
The Spyder looks more Italian to me than the Coupe.
Apollo GT Coupe
The Spyder has the same beautiful interior as the Coupe and the same great Buick engine.
Let us know what you think in the Comments.
Photos by Mike Gulett.
Here’s another one. I think that these 11 cars are the ultimate one-off. Great report, Thanx