From its conception in 1955, the Ford Thunderbird was a personal luxury car that had a long run in dealer showrooms. It shed its 2-seat configuration in 1958 and would carry at least four passengers in the future (until… more»
Apollo
Mar 31, 2024 • For Sale • 2 Comments
Taking Offers: British Car Collection
When collections come up for sale, it can sometimes be a disappointing assortment of half-finished projects with no real value other than in the eyes of the owner. And when it comes time to trying to part ways with… more»
Jul 28, 2023 • Exclusives • 38 Comments
BF Exclusive: Rare 1963 Apollo 5000 GT
UPDATE – The seller has decided to lower their asking price! For a truly cosmopolitan approach to automobile manufacturing, look no further than the ultra-rare Apollo. The brainchild of Californian Milt Brown, the Apollo was conceived in 1961 when… more»
Mar 8, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Retro RV: 1972 Apollo Neptune Motorhome
The seller talks about this 1972 Apollo Neptune motorhome as having been sitting for a few years but it still fires right up. A lot of us have been sitting for two years now and some of us aren’t… more»
Oct 21, 2021 • For Sale • 22 Comments
4,014 Original Miles: 1964 Apollo 5000GT
This gorgeous 1964 Apollo 5000GT is a rarely seen sports car that is said to have just over 4,000 original miles. It is a limited production model that utilized the familiar formula of a stunning Italian sportscar-inspired body with… more»
Oct 6, 2021 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Nova Alternative: $3,500 1973 Buick Apollo V8
In the early 1970s, Buick needed a compact car to better compete, and buyers weren’t flocking to dealer showrooms for the imported Opels. Enter Buick’s version of the successful Chevy Nova, the Apollo. Other than some trim differences and… more»
Sep 5, 2021 • For Sale • 21 Comments
34k Mile Nova Alternative: 1974 Buick Apollo
In the early 1970s, Buick needed a compact car to compete across all lines (the imported Opels weren’t getting the job done). So, in 1973, they cloned the popular Chevy Nova and called it Apollo, named after the Greek… more»
Aug 26, 2020 • For Sale • 9 Comments
350 V-8 Project: 1973 Buick Apollo
Spawned by the sales success of the Chevrolet Nova in the late ‘60s/early ‘70s, Chevy’s siblings must have clamored for one of their own – and got them. First, Pontiac got the Ventura (later Phoenix), then Oldsmobile got the… more»
Jul 23, 2020 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Original Condition: 1973 Buick Apollo
If you like short-lived models, I’d guess you’re familiar with the Buick Apollo. If you’re not familiar and like the Chevrolet Nova but prefer something a bit more obscure, I’d like to introduce you to this 1973 Buick Apollo…. more»
Apr 12, 2020 • For Sale • 71 Comments
Ready For Lift-Off: 1973 Buick Apollo 455
Nova, Omega, Ventura and Apollo, talk about GM badge-engineering! And from a performance perspective, the Nova and the one year only Ventura based GTO have all of the cred. The others? Not so much so. Well, Nova and GTO,… more»
Aug 24, 2019 • For Sale • 15 Comments
33k Mile Survivor: 1973 Buick Apollo
Buick officially claimed that the Apollo derived its name from the Greek god, but given the success of the Apollo space program, the company could have done worse than to make the most out of America’s recent technological triumphs…. more»
Jun 25, 2019 • For Sale • 16 Comments
1-of-77: 1965 Apollo 5000 GT
It is said that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and to me, this Apollo 5000 GT is a thing of absolute beauty. The gorgeous sweeping lines, originally penned by Ron Plescia, and then refined and reworked… more»
Feb 8, 2019 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Golden Daily Driver: 1974 Buick Apollo
The internet has created quite a few famous vehicles. Remember when it started out with all kinds of myths and urban legends like the dead scuba diver in the tree after being scooped up out of a lake in… more»
Nov 24, 2016 • For Sale • 42 Comments
Three Axles and a 454: Mystery Motor Home
It’s approaching noon here on the East Coast. That should mean at least a few of our readers have imbibed in some early snacks and beverages, which always helps to jostle the memory bank. Well, put down your glass… more»
Nov 7, 2013 • Stories • 41 Comments
The Thorndyke Special
When reader John B. placed a bid for this rare 1965 Apollo GT on eBay, he had no idea just how special it really was. He discovered that this car had quite an interesting past. Read the whole story… more»
Apr 22, 2012 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Out Of This World: 1963 Apollo GT
Most people who didn’t live through the 1960s reading every car magazine they could find, likely have never heard of the Apollo GT. The Apollo was a hybrid created by Milt Brown, an engineer from California, with bodies built… more»
