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Discussion in 'Other Italian' started by velocetwo, Feb 25, 2015.

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  1. velocetwo

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    #1 velocetwo, Feb 25, 2015
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  2. Simon

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    Apollo GT. Fantastic.

    Is that the actual film car?
     
  3. velocetwo

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  4. Tony K

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    Isn't this an American car? ;)
     
  5. velocetwo

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    #5 velocetwo, Feb 26, 2015
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    The owners formed the corporation in Qakland CA but the chassis and bodies were made in Italy. The simplicity and quality of the build make these very light and fast sports cars. They are easy to work on and with the Buick engine very reliable.
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  6. Tony K

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    Manufacture of bodies = Italy
    Entrepreneur who started it all = America
    Corporation = America
    Final assembly including installation of drivetrain = America
    Manufacture of Engine = America
    Production of leftover unsold units = America
    Distribution = America

    Yes, it has a gorgeous Italian body, but the Apollo is as American as the Cadillac Allante.

    Don't get me wrong -- I think they're cool cars, always have -- but to call it an Italian car is to miscategorize it. This thread should really be in the American section. :)
     
  7. MRG22

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  8. MK1044

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