Apollo GT
The Apollo GT is an Italian-American sports car, initially marketed from 1962 to 1964 by International Motor Cars in Oakland, California.
| Apollo | |
|---|---|
1965 Apollo 5000 GT Coupe | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | International Motor Cars |
| Also called | Vetta Ventura |
| Production | 1962 - 1964 88 produced |
| Model years | 1962 - 1965 |
| Assembly | Oakland, California, United States |
| Designer | Ron Plescia, Franco Scaglione |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Sports car |
| Body style | 2-door fastback coupe 2-door convertible |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual 2-speed automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,464 mm (97.0 in) |
| Length | 4,445 mm (175.0 in) |
| Width | 1,676 mm (66.0 in) |
| Height | 1,270 mm (50.0 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,030 kg (2,271 lb) |
Engineered by Milt Brown and designed by Ron Plescia, it featured handmade Italian bodywork and chassis by Intermeccanica, with a choice between two-seater convertible or fastback styles. Power came from a 215 cu in (3.5 L) or 300 cu in (4.9 L) Buick engine mated to a 4-speed manual.
The initial company completed assembly of 42 cars before suspending production while seeking new financing. IMC allowed the sale of Intermeccanica body/chassis units to Vanguard Motors in Dallas, Texas, to produce cars under the Vetta Ventura name. These were made until 1966 as a stop-gap measure to keep body producer Intermeccanica in business until new backers were found. Other production arrangements followed, assembling cars not completed by International.
A total of 88 cars have been produced to date by all entities.