Buick Apollo

"Not to be confused with Apollo (1962 automobile), a sports coupe powered by Buick engines."Infobox Automobile
name = Buick Apollo
production = 1973-1975
class = Compact
body_style = 2-door coupe
2-door hatchback
4-door sedan
platform = X-body
engine = 250 in³ Chevrolet I6
350 in³ Buick V8
2 barrel standard and 4 barrel as an option
transmission = 3-speed manual
3-speed THM350 automatic
wheelbase = 111 in
length = 200.2 in
width = 72.7 inThe Buick Apollo was a compact car based on the GM X platform and manufactured from 1973 to 1975. It was powered by a 250 in³ Chevrolet inline six or an optional 350 in³ Buick V8, available with either a 2- or 4-barrel carburetor. The Oldsmobile 260 was added as the base V8 option for 1975. It was available as a hatchback and notchback coupe and as a 4 door sedan. The two-door models were renamed Skylark for 1975, and the sedan followed the year after.

A GSX package was available on the coupe for 1974. It was available in red or white and featured a blacked-out grille, unique striping, and bucket seats, among other features. [cite web |url= http://www.buickapollo.net/ads/gsxad1.html |title=1974 GSX advertisement |publisher=Buick Motor Division]

Other options included side moldings with chrome colored highlights surrounding the molding to enhance a more luxurious effect, running parallel to the3 front fake rectangular portholes on both front sides of the car, from front to back. Other options included chrome around the side windows and optional large chrome plating around the whole bottom curvature of both front doors on the two door model. There was also an option of extra protection with large front bumpers added to the front of the car along with the protection of a heavy absorbent bumper already mandated for the front and back. Various hubcaps and white wall tires added to the luxury look of the car. Sport side mirrors for the front driver and passenger side also added a sporty look to the car.

A hidden antenna under the top hood of the car provided great reception capabilities for the radio and therefore having an outdoor antennae placed somewhere on the car had become unnecessary.

References

External links

* [http://www.buickapollo.net Buick Apollo fan site]