Equipment
215/200hp Buick engine, added Offenhauser intake and Edelbrock carburetor, automatic, Borrani wheels, added radio.
Condition
#3 Good
Runs and drives well. Flaws not noticeable to passersby. Most common condition.
Subject to a thick repaint in the past which is now cracking around the A pillars. The finish work was only performed on easily seen areas as the lowest part of the rocker panels are heavily orange peeled. Old paint chips have been painted over around the door edges. The bumpers are in excellent condition while the remainder of the bright work is tarnished and the door handles are pitted. The engine compartment is orderly with minor grime and the underbody has been undercoated. The seats are worn, and the gauge bezels are severely tarnished and according to the hand written notes inside, not all the gauges work. One of 44 Apollo coupes, and apparently one of three with an automatic transmission. A rare, gorgeous and interesting car let down by haphazard presentation and, for some, the automatic.
Market commentary
The slushbox makes it more rare, but there's a reason: it's not now nor ever has been fun to drive. It is fun to look at, though, and that alone is sufficient reason to accept the bidders' willingness to push it to this result.