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. Image Unavailable, Please Login
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.
Photos comparing the Apollo GT prototype to the production design. The Apollo GT Was A Star In Monterey - A Look At The Prototype Apollo GT Prototype Image Unavailable, Please Login
It is not debatable by anyone who has studied the history, read this article by the the president of the Apollo Owners Registry. The Apollo GT - Italian Craftsmanship With American Power & Engineering