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Chassis Num: KP3001046

The 1950's and 1960's was a glorious time for the automotive industry, and continued the long and proud tradition of dramatic designs with creative technological advancements. Hot Rodders had their theory on the automobile which was 'there was no substitute for cubic displacement.' Where the American market often excelled was their potent powerplants stuffed in a body in true Hot Rodder fashion. On the other side of the pond, aesthetics often outflanked high revving performance. Many tried, some rather successfully, to marry these two into the ultimate package. Carroll Shelby was one of the first and most successful with the Cobras. Another was the Apollo sports car featuring a body designed by Ron Plescia and Franco Scaglione and built by Carrozzeria Intermeccanica. It was launched by Newt Davis and Milt Brown in fastback GT configuration. The body was lightweight yet sturdy aluminum built atop a ladder-type tubular steel frame. The use of aluminum was also in the engine, which was a Buick V8 powerplant; other Buick parts were utilized such as a Buick suspension. Unfortunately, the Apollo was never a success. Only 88 examples were ever created with 76 being coupes, 11 convertibles, and a single 2+2 coupe prototype.

The Apollo cars had nearly everything they needed to be successful; attractive styling and potent power. What they lacked was the necessary marketing, dealer network, and financial backing. Another shortcoming was the expense of the cars and the poor reputation of the Buick V8 engine.

Production continued until 1964, after that, they supplied the bodies to a Texas based firm for their Vetta Ventura. They were, in many respects, an Apollo car with a 'Vetta' nameplate. Many refer to them as the 'Texas Apollo.' The cars were produced by Vanguard Motors in Dallas, Texas and featured unique frames, suspension and drivelines and bodies similar to the Apollo. Production lasted two years with only 19 examples ever created. These cars were hand created which means no two were exactly alike.

This example is a 1967 Vetta Ventura Coupe with chassis number KP3001046. This vehicle is perhaps the most unique Vetta ever created, as it was the prototype coupe and features many body modifications not seen on any other production models. It has flared wheel wells which gives it an aggressive and wide stance and better performance on the road. It is painted in Fly Yellow with a black interior with yellow piping. There are bucket seats and proper luggage straps for stowing luggage and gear.

This vehicle was brought to the 2007 Monterey Sports & Classic Car Auction presented by RM Auctions, where it was estimated to sell for $40,000 - $50,000. It was offered without reserve with the winning bid reaching $28,600 including buyer's premium. The lot was sold.

1967 Vetta Ventura
Year	1967
Make	Vetta
Model	Ventura
Body Style	Coupe
Engine Location	Front
Drive Type	Rear Wheel
Body / Chassis	Aluminium
Price	$6,900.00
Weight	2470 lbs \| 1120.4 kg
Combined MPG	0.00

Chassis / Engine Numbers Shown
Chassis Number	KP3001046

Engine
Engine Builder	Chevrolet
Engine Configuration	V
Cylinders	8
	Hydraulic valve lifters
Aspiration/Induction	Normal
Displacement	396.00 CU IN. \| 6490.4 cc. \| 6.5 L.
Valves	16 valves. 2 valves per cylinder.
Valvetrain	OHV
Horsepower	300.00 HP (220.8 KW)
HP to Weight Ratio	8.2 LB / HP (Vehicles with similar ratio)
HP / Liter	46.2 BHP / Liter
Main Bearings	5
Fuel Type	Gasoline - Petrol
Fuel Feed	Carburetor
	Vehicles with similar horsepower and weight

Standard Transmission
Transmission	Automatic
	Turbo-Hydra-Matic

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