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 … [Read more...]
The Quick, The Crashed, The Lost And The Found Bizzarrini GT 5300
November 19, 2024 By 13 Comments
by Mike Gulett - Recently I watched the Clint Eastwood movie The Eiger Sanction and noticed, again, the lime gold Bizzarrini GT 5300 in the background, placed there by the owner, stunt driver Carey Loftin. A friend of mine (a long … [Read more...]
Book Review: Apollo GT, The American Ferrari
June 10, 2024 By 8 Comments
Title: Apollo GT, The American Ferrari Author: Robb Northrop Price: $99.95 (includes shipping in the USA and $139.95 includes international shipping) - order at this link Length: 138 pages Binding: hardbound Publisher: AutoCopy Publishing ISBN: … [Read more...]
A Rare Apollo GT for Auction in Monterey
August 8, 2023 By 4 Comments
This is not just any Apollo GT but a 'Thorndyke Special' from the Disney movie The Love Bug. by Mike Gulett - The owner of this Apollo GT, John Barron, sent me an email recently letting me know his Apollo would be at the Bonhams Auction at The … [Read more...]
Our Family 1964 Apollo GT 5000
July 21, 2023 By 5 Comments
by Josh Bagley - The Bagley Apollo GT 5000 has captured my love and attention since I was a small boy visiting my grandparents in El Cerrito, CA. I have followed Apollo’s and read everything I could get my hands on since then. Mike … [Read more...]
How Many Multi-Generation Apollo GT Owners Are There?
March 23, 2023 By 4 Comments
by Mike Gulett - The Apollo GT was an American made sports car produced from 1962 to 1964 in Oakland, California. The Apollo project was the dream of Milt Brown and Newt Davis, who wanted to build an American car to compete with Aston Martin and … [Read more...]
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