[{"id": 14077625, "authorName": "traveler_1701", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/traveler_1701/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So cool. \ud83d\ude0e", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1712072020, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14077640, "authorName": "576168Birds", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/576168birds/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hope it gets the love it deserves!", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1712072152, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14077653, "authorName": "boaboyoz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boaboyoz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, what a fascinating Thunderbird \r\nSuper rare, and very cool - GLWTA!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1712072277, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14077732, "authorName": "FWMTJM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fwmtjm/", "bidAmount": 500, "content": "$500 bid placed by FWMTJM", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712072730, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14077784, "authorName": "CarDogThreePedals", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cardogthreepedals/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This Thunderbird must have been the inspiration for the Neiman Marcus special edition Christmas cars. Funny how they did just three-years later with his-and-hers Thunderbird\u2019s available through their 1970 catalog. Cool history here.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1712073111, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14077878, "authorName": "HKW1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hkw1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The 5 1967 Apollos were delivered painted in a unique \u201cApollo\u201d only dark blue that nicely contrasted the blue vinyl landau roof and the blue leather interior. I can\u2019t image why a prior owner would repaint the car in its current color. In my option this harmed the uniqueness of this very rare automobile. It\u2019s a shame.", "likes": 23, "timestamp": 1712073863, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14078024, "authorName": "Kie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sort of a \"Pimp My Ride\" creation with far better execution although missing the rapper narration.\r\n\r\nIt is rather odd someone decided to change the color. Weird!\r\n\r\nAccording to this article one of the original 5 produced was almost immediately destroyed. This is a really rare car.\r\n\r\nhttps://www.curbsideclassic.com/automotive-histories/automotive-history-1967-ford-thunderbird-apollo-one-small-step-for-a-car-one-giant-leap-for-thunderbirds/", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1712074893, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14078205, "authorName": "Skinnerdawg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skinnerdawg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A rotary dial car phone? How long is the cord?", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1712076139, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14078227, "authorName": "wheezel2go", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wheezel2go/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car has not led a sheltered life.\r\nThe indifferent re-spray and subsequent freestyle parking should reflect in the bidding.\r\nPlenty of work to be done to bring her back to Abercrombie & Fitch.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1712076340, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14078290, "authorName": "bradyzq", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bradyzq/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Too bad all the cool stuff doesn't work. Hopefully, it can be resurrected.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1712076699, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14078254, "authorName": "CarFoolLane", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carfoollane/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Before someone who flunked the Evelyn Wood Reading Dynamics course poses the question, no, the air conditioning does not work. Note the engine photos showing an empty mounting bracket above the power steering pump. That's where the compressor originally resided.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1712076799, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14078341, "authorName": "carfan1978", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carfan1978/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is one you don't see every day at car shows. Wonder why it was repainted a commute different than the normal social edition color. Especially since it is one of five if I read the narrative correct", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1712076944, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14078356, "authorName": "angushopper", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/angushopper/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If my daughter were looking at this, I'd have to patiently explain to her that for the majority of its history Abercrombie and Fitch was a high-end hunting/fishing/outdoor adventure retailer that outfitted some noteworthy individuals whose expeditions became legendary---not a teenagers' clothing store found in suburban shopping centers.", "likes": 28, "timestamp": 1712077190, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14078444, "authorName": "KennitJKennit", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kennitjkennit/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I feel like Col. Steve Austin is going to be making a call to Oscar Goldman on that phone.", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1712077323, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14079127, "authorName": "e9er", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e9er/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "All the new Porsches, Ferraris, Mercedes, etc... no matter how fast and rare just don't compare to automotive pieces of history like this. Cars like this, are why I start everyday with BaT.", "likes": 14, "timestamp": 1712079604, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14081804, "authorName": "gocorcoran", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gocorcoran/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Where are the NASA flight suits for the driver and passengers?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1712088305, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14082782, "authorName": "goldengup", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/goldengup/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Who designed that console!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1712092215, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14084524, "authorName": "JRMedved", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jrmedved/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "HOLY-CANNOLI! I didn't think one of these would ever come onto the marketplace. The Apollo's are rare as hen's teeth, and an original survivor could arguably fetch nearly 6-figures. But much of it's value as a collectible is deminished by its current state of neglect, and I'm not sure it would be economically feasible to restore it, even if you could find the 60-year old parts. Nonetheless, it's FASCINATING to see one of these come onto the market after so many decades without. \r\n\r\nGLWTA! (I'll be watching this one!)", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1712106558, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14084951, "authorName": "andyz325", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andyz325/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This Bird was specially designed for distracted driving. Shave while you rotary dial your radio telephone. Dictate a note to your secretary while watching TV. If this one doesn't smell like Cigarettes, I would be disappointed.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1712112386, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14084953, "authorName": "Gregpryckman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gregpryckman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@matthewgill614 hi, where was the reel to reel recorder hidden and does the power sunroof work? It looks as if either the telephone has been replaced or moved or there was something else screwed in to the console below the phone, any thoughts? This reminds me of the \u201867 Imperial limousine that I owned that had more buttons and switches than the black beauty. Cool car, I have a mint original 4 door 67\u2019 Landau.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1712112531, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14085085, "authorName": "ChevyFordGuy1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chevyfordguy1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'd love to see the Marti report for this beauty!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712114473, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14085210, "authorName": "matthewgill614 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/matthewgill614/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello,\r\n\r\nI understand that the tape recorder as well as the Norelco electric razor was stored in the Glove box. There is a \"plexiglass' shelf that slides out that is not present on my 67 4 door T-bird. For those that have asked about why the previous owner changed the \"custom color\" color to \"battle ship\" gray... Great question and one that I have asked myself...over and over. Under the hood, there is some peeling paint and the backside reveals the beautiful \"Apollo\" color if someone wanted it to have it color matched. A primary reason I am selling this car, is that it does deserve a total restoration and I am at the station in life where I have decided it will not be me. The car is in slightly better shape than when I bought it. To quote fellow vehicle collector, Dr. Jordan Beller, \"I am into preservation, not restoration\". I am sorry I do not have a Marti Report.\r\nAndy Hotton's, Dearborn Steel Tubing, was a long time partner for Ford's custom projects including the Ford Thunderbolt Race Cars as well as numerous other initiatives. According to the \"Thunderbird Registry\", this is Number 1 of the 5 built. One of the cars was destroyed in transit. Of the 4 remaining, I have been in historic contact with 1 owner, current contact with another and shortly after I bought this car, received pictures of the 4th remaining car which seemed to be VERY complete and original but appeared to have been stored outside for an extended period of time. Neither the ownership, nor the location of that car was shared with me. I hope this helps! Bill", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1712117611, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14085799, "authorName": "redchuckb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redchuckb/", "bidAmount": 1200, "content": "$1,200 bid placed by redchuckb", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712147725, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14085861, "authorName": "Allan_L.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/allan_l.-user/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very Interesting car! A new discovery for me (and I'm sure many others here). \r\n\r\nI must have missed the memo, when did we start calling Landau Bars \"S-Bars\"? \r\n\r\nYou'll have to excuse me now, I have some clouds to go yell at.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1712148412, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14085889, "authorName": "Bubbalancia", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bubbalancia/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What an interesting car. As a teenager in the early 1980\u2019s friends had one of these cars. I met the owners \u201cBob and Eileen Lance\u201d while doing a car deal. I sold them my fully restored 1966 Mustang convertible and in part exchange took their 1967 Mustang GT Fastback S code car. They also owned a 67 Thunderbird Apollo. They were car collectors and the Apollo was her car. I was 16 and living in Asheville, NC. Their cat was factory correct. The dark blue with plush dark blue leather interior. It had everything mentioned here including the rear TV, phone, fold away steering and trunk mounted antenna\u2019s. I remember all the gold plate emblems and door handles etc. it was quite the show piece. They also mentioned that their car had been on display at the world\u2019s fair in Montreal. It was called the Apollo to celebrate the Apollo landing on the moon. I remember it was a low production car but did not realize only 4 cars were left. We became car friends and had the pleasure of being a passenger several times. Good luck to the bidders!", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1712148757, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14085926, "authorName": "Bubbalancia", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bubbalancia/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I do think this car is a worthy of a full concours restoration. I am sure that I have photos of my friends car somewhere. I was 15-18 years when I knew this car, I am a young 57 now. I would need to dig for those photos now\u2026. A long time ago.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1712149174, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14086257, "authorName": "RLPeters", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rlpeters/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Need to ask, does the phone have the number for the White House motor pool on the dial?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1712152619, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14086683, "authorName": "HKW1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hkw1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Anyone considering trying to restore this car might want to consider that replacement parts for 1967 Thunderbirds are extremely difficult to find. Especially interior parts. The interior of the 1967 was one year only. There were major modifications to the interior in 1968. 1967 was the only year with standard front bucket seats and center console. Beginning in 1968 a bench seat was standard and if you specified the optional bucket seats the seat design and console design were completely different from the 1967 design. Door and window weatherstripping which this car needs is not available anywhere at any price. It is truly a shame that this car was not properly cared for from new. Only 4 survived and I can\u2019t imagine what one would be worth if it was in pristine condition. No offense to the seller but it\u2019s painful looking at pics of the condition of this very unique and ultra rare Thunderbird. Anyway GLWTA", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1712156697, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14086719, "authorName": "dloftis1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dloftis1/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by dloftis1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712156990, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14087016, "authorName": "Gregpryckman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gregpryckman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@matthewgill614 did we determine if the sunroof operates properly?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712159272, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14088695, "authorName": "Shopie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shopie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Calling. JAY LENO. PLEASE COME SAVE ME", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1712166375, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14089400, "authorName": "OpenIceHit", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/openicehit/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Gregpryckman - according to the write-up, \"Non-functioning equipment consists of a radio-telephone, a replacement television, air conditioning, cruise control, an ICELERT ice detection system, and sunroof as well as the power-operated passenger seat footrest, headrest, and reclining seatback.\"", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1712168614, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14089646, "authorName": "Gregpryckman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gregpryckman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@openiceHit thanks missed it twice. G", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1712169489, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14090051, "authorName": "Evansdad01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/evansdad01/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beware the frames on the 67 were prone to rusting out. I had mine welded and rewelded twice in different spots. Closer examination revealed it was rotting out everywhere. Being just a youngster back in the early 80' with no money to repair it further, I drove it to the local junkyard.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1712170921, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14091257, "authorName": "matthewgill614 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/matthewgill614/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello,\r\n\r\nI apollogize (see what I did there?) for not addressing the question about the Sunroof. To confirm - it does not work. Also I did not address the holes under the phone in the console. To Greg's point I am thinking either the phone was relocated or their was something else mounted there. It happened before my ownership, so I do not know.\r\n\r\nI agree wit Evansdad01. I also have a 67 4 door T-bird that has a bad frame. The frame on this Apollo appears solid. \r\n\r\nBubbalancia - It is so cool, you knew of these \"back in the day\". The Dark Blue Apollo is the only one that came with a 390 Engine and if you Google \"Thunderbird Apollo\", it typically comes up right away in search returns. That is the most shown and photographed Apollo of them all. All 5 Thunderbirds that became Apollo's, came off the assembly line as Dark Blue. A medium metallic blue \"Apollo\" paint was applied as part of the conversion. When the Dark Blue car was repainted, whomever the then owner was, chose to go to the factory color as opposed to trying and match the custom \"Apollo\" color. That is truly a beautiful car and I have spoken with that current owner the most.\r\n\r\nIf I am remembering correctly the Apollo's are \"Hard top\" rather than \"Landau top\" cars so perhaps the difference in reference between \"S-bars\" and \"Landau Bars\"?? \r\n\r\nAlso as a point of clarification. I am Bill Gill and my son is Matthew Gill. Being somewhat tech challenged, he has helped me with this posting!! Thanks!! Bill\r\n\r\nCombining the thoughts of Shopie and RLPeters - I think it would be best for the car if the phone had a direct dial to Jay Leno!!!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1712174499, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14094160, "authorName": "Jrutili", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jrutili/", "bidAmount": 5100, "content": "$5,100 bid placed by Jrutili", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712192827, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14095123, "authorName": "OlDirty", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldirty/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello Bill,\r\n\r\nquestion from a potential international buyer:\r\nHow fast would you need the car to be gone?\r\nSetting up the transport, container shipping and so on might need some time.\r\n\r\nInteresting to see, that the first owner drove ~33k mls in the first 3 years and then from 1970 to today, only another 41k mls were put on it.\r\n\r\nKind regards,\r\nJan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712222230, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14095970, "authorName": "Sandman4x4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sandman4x4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These were one of the very very few that look as good in coupe form as sedan. Both awesome personal luxury cars. I\u2019ve owned one and my Grandmother bough a new one every other year all through the 60\u2019s right up to 1974. These had a very pacular system that powered the windshield wipers, not on any other cars I\u2019ve ever seen other than 67-71 Thunderbirds. That is hydraulic powered wipers that ran off the power steering pump. The knob in the center of the temp gauge was the controller, that had many infinite speeds, from barely moving to wiping back and forth faster than you could follow, the only downside was no intermittent wiping action. Just very snail slow or warp speed fast.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1712239667, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14096437, "authorName": "66scott", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/66scott/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bubbalancia I saw that same Apollo car in Asheville as a teenager. Later in the 80's that couple put a classified ad in the paper for selling the car. My dad and I went to see the car since it sounded so unique. We didn't end up buying it (argh!) since we already had bought a '66 Mustang convertible (which I still have). That Apollo was in really good shape back then, so someone got a cool rare car!", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1712243479, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14101537, "authorName": "mmiratsky", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mmiratsky/", "bidAmount": 5200, "content": "$5,200 bid placed by mmiratsky", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712264400, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14101737, "authorName": "matthewgill614 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/matthewgill614/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@oldirty Thank you for your interest! I have plenty of room to store the car indoors, so there is no urgency for me to have the car moved.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1712264990, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14101761, "authorName": "matthewgill614 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/matthewgill614/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@66scott and @Sandman4x4 I LOVE the stories! Bill", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712265055, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14104017, "authorName": "Milwaukee05", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/milwaukee05/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Besides the pictures and under mount surface rust is the frame solid ?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712281361, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14106521, "authorName": "someguyyou", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/someguyyou/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I love the wet oil pan and trans pan , at least the pictures are tru to what condition the car is in", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712333653, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14112883, "authorName": "matthewgill614 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/matthewgill614/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Milwaukee05 - Thank you for your interest. Yes the frame is solid.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712365028, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14114858, "authorName": "apollotbrd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/apollotbrd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This Apollo was for sale in Pennsylvania some time in 1993. I was very interested in the car because I own one of the other three Apollo's. After driving there from Connecticut, I spent an enjoyable afternoon with the owner exchanging stories and information. I chose not to buy it because of the repaint and overall condition at that time. Plus, he wasn't exactly giving it away. I believe I spoke to Bill about the car a while ago. Be happy to help the new owner if I can. Jim Hart", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1712415850, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14117290, "authorName": "matthewgill614 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/matthewgill614/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@apollotbrd Hello Jim - Thank you for sharing. We did speak shortly after I purchased my car. I had heard a rumor that you sold yours but am glad to hear you still have it! Bill", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1712429841, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14120541, "authorName": "neilpierson25", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/neilpierson25/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@sandman4x4 Lincolns of that era were built at the same Wixom plant and had the hydraulic wipers. It was raining when my power steering seal blew. Manual steering on a 5000 pound car and no wipers. Whee!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1712466312, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14120916, "authorName": "Bird66", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bird66/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just when you thought you were OUT, They BRING you back In\u2026\u2026I just sold 2 of my Birds and only 2 are left in the Nest now. Thanks for the past couple of days of laying in bed watch the ceiling fan spin.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1712492231, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14120925, "authorName": "Bird66", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bird66/", "bidAmount": 5300, "content": "$5,300 bid placed by Bird66", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712492512, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14121136, "authorName": "Bird66", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bird66/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "matthewgill614 By Chance would you still have the TV Antenna that was Mounted on the Trunk if front of the Phone Antenna. I do see the Phone Antenna is still with the car . Thank you", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712496121, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14121505, "authorName": "Pathfinder1806", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pathfinder1806/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a cool car, the interior looks like something you'd see in a James Bond movie. Thanks for bring it to BaT. GLWTA!!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1712500862, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14121762, "authorName": "Sandman4x4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sandman4x4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@neilpierson25 Yea I feel your pain! My steering pump went out on my 71 4 dr Bird, that I had a hell of a time finding a replacement! Was forced to buy used. Got it installed and all filled up and my wipers never worked after that? Steering was fine but not wipers.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1712503138, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14122782, "authorName": "matthewgill614 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/matthewgill614/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Bird66 I know ceiling fan staring well !!! I am sorry I do not have the TV antenna. Historically I have had 2 66 T-Birds and a 65. So yesterday I talked on the phone to Bart who is with The International Thunderbird Club and he confirmed that the 4th Apollo has been \"discovered\" and if I understood correctly the owners are members in the club and are from the New England area. What appealed to me about the Apollo is the the rarity. Now and moving forward only 4 people in the world can own one! Best Wishes!!", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1712510472, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14125368, "authorName": "kpetersontpt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kpetersontpt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How does that radio phone work? What did it connect to? Inquiring minds want to know!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1712529469, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14125611, "authorName": "GaypasPassion", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gaypaspassion/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To the well-funded, eventual, new owner of this rare bird: Do the world a favor and make a documentary film of your purchase and restoration. Get Abercrombie to pitch in. If the end product (both car and film) are top tier, you will have: 1) saved a highly-unusual American classic, 2) built a brand around your efforts, 3) gained the admiration and gratitude of millions of fans, and 4) probably made a nice profit!", "likes": 13, "timestamp": 1712532330, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14126700, "authorName": "neilpierson25", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/neilpierson25/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@sandman4x4 Must have been fun to go into a shop and say, \"My wipers aren't working. Can you check the power steering pump?\"", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712550032, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14126716, "authorName": "matthewgill614 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/matthewgill614/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@kpetersontpy - As I understand it, the owner needed to have an arrangement with a third party company that would allow 2 way radio communication in the area. (How Sears used to communicate from base to it's service vans) Then at the other end of the 2 way radio the \"dispatcher\" would \"patch\" the call through to a landline operator, who would connect the call to the intended party. \r\n\r\n@GaypasPassion GREAT ideas!!!\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThanks!!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1712550807, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14127004, "authorName": "CarDogThreePedals", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cardogthreepedals/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "With the exception of a pop-up-bar, this Thunderbird has Matt Helm written all over it. \r\nJim Backus did it first: Just hit the button marked booze! It\u2019s the only way to spy!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1712574166, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14129058, "authorName": "matthewgill614 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/matthewgill614/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@CarDogThreePedals I appreciate the Matt Helm reference!! A pop-up bar is a great idea!! Probably not politically correct today, but it was billed as \"The car for the man who has everything\"", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1712595348, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14133468, "authorName": "pamccolgan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pamccolgan/", "bidAmount": 6000, "content": "$6,000 bid placed by pamccolgan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712610045, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14133904, "authorName": "Longmire45", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/longmire45/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How fitting I stumble on this immediately after a Total Solar Eclipse in Indiana today! Never heard of one of these, let alone seen one until this here! GLWTA here to all as this winds to an end! Certainly worthy of saving!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1712612824, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14135146, "authorName": "matthewgill614 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/matthewgill614/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Here are a few photos of when I took delivery back in 2006", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1712625471, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14135255, "authorName": "matthewgill614 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/matthewgill614/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I also wanted to mention that as a bonus, a parts car can be included with the sale of the Apollo if the highest bidder is interested. Taking or leaving the parts car will be the high bidder's choice, and that if taken, they will have to arrange shipping for it!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1712626698, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14136141, "authorName": "treetrimmer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/treetrimmer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very cool car. The one detail that seems strange to me is that it appears to have a '68 steering wheel(?) I thought that all 1967 Fords had the same *one year only* wheel and same for '68 cars, which had this wheel. GLWA.+++", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1712647829, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14136417, "authorName": "fondrens", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fondrens/", "bidAmount": 6100, "content": "$6,100 bid placed by fondrens", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712663832, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14136649, "authorName": "billyblyth", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/billyblyth/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car needs a benefactor with deep pockets! As a child of the late '50s and '60s space race mania, this is just an iconic example of how top of mind our space program was! Built just two years before moon landing, the clock was ticking on President Kennedy's pledge to get to the moon. This is a homage to the ultimate Thunderbird of its day. the Apollo 11 Moon rocket! Needs to be saved! IMHO!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1712668101, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14136674, "authorName": "mmiratsky", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mmiratsky/", "bidAmount": 6500, "content": "$6,500 bid placed by mmiratsky", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712668396, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14137424, "authorName": "67tbirdlover", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/67tbirdlover/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Someone mentioned that this has 68 steering wheel. This IS the correct steering wheel for 1967 Tbird IF you have the optional cruise control which this car has. Just an FYI", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1712677156, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14137567, "authorName": "pamccolgan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pamccolgan/", "bidAmount": 6700, "content": "$6,700 bid placed by pamccolgan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712678040, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14137871, "authorName": "Enjoy_T_Ride", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/enjoy_t_ride/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not sure if I have missed some comments but wondering about two things. There was a question about the frame condition and I dont see an answer. Second the car is actually in good drivable condition ?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712680254, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14137970, "authorName": "oldfordguy9", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldfordguy9/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had a 67 Tbird with cruise and that same steering wheel back in the 70's.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1712681021, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14138016, "authorName": "HKW1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hkw1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow the parts car is a Diamond Blue fordor Landau with the optional SL interior with very rare original black leather interior. Although not as rare as the Apollo this fordor looks like it might be an excellent candidate for restoration", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1712681347, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14138040, "authorName": "stove", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stove/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019m the guy to restore this. FYI to the buyer. Not to be all Jerky Boys about it, but I\u2019m the best for this job. Google Valhalla Volvo in CA, to be in touch, and I\u2019ll explain. Best of luck!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1712681462, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14138041, "authorName": "matthewgill614 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/matthewgill614/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Enjoy T Ride The frame on the Apollo is solid. The frame on the Four door is not. \r\n\r\nThe Apollo is in good driveable condition however the front directionals do not work.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1712681467, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14138366, "authorName": "thalter", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thalter/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Note to whomever buys this: The Apollo has a lot of non-standard and one-off parts. \r\n\r\nFor starters, the 67 T-Bird did not have cornering lights available - the units on the Apollo are from a 1967 Mercury, so who knows how they are wired up (which might be why the front turn signals don't work)\r\n\r\nAlso, production T-Birds wouldn't get a power sunroof option until 1969. The sunroof on the Apollo is essentially a prototype ASC unit, and differs from production sunroofs in some key areas (the switch being on the center console instead of the headliner being but one difference).\r\n\r\nI hope this rare bird gets the sympathetic restoration it deserves.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1712682741, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14138842, "authorName": "dloftis1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dloftis1/", "bidAmount": 6800, "content": "$6,800 bid placed by dloftis1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712684339, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14138870, "authorName": "pamccolgan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pamccolgan/", "bidAmount": 7000, "content": "$7,000 bid placed by pamccolgan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712684443, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14138880, "authorName": "fondrens", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fondrens/", "bidAmount": 7500, "content": "$7,500 bid placed by fondrens", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712684473, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14138944, "authorName": "pamccolgan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pamccolgan/", "bidAmount": 7600, "content": "$7,600 bid placed by pamccolgan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712684646, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14139002, "authorName": "dloftis1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dloftis1/", "bidAmount": 7700, "content": "$7,700 bid placed by dloftis1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712684839, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14139006, "authorName": "pamccolgan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pamccolgan/", "bidAmount": 7800, "content": "$7,800 bid placed by pamccolgan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712684853, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14139020, "authorName": "Enjoy_T_Ride", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/enjoy_t_ride/", "bidAmount": 8000, "content": "$8,000 bid placed by Enjoy_T_Ride", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712684903, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14139028, "authorName": "pamccolgan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pamccolgan/", "bidAmount": 8100, "content": "$8,100 bid placed by pamccolgan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712684928, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14139044, "authorName": "Enjoy_T_Ride", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/enjoy_t_ride/", "bidAmount": 8500, "content": "$8,500 bid placed by Enjoy_T_Ride", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712684970, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14139048, "authorName": "pamccolgan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pamccolgan/", "bidAmount": 8600, "content": "$8,600 bid placed by pamccolgan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712684981, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14139066, "authorName": "Enjoy_T_Ride", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/enjoy_t_ride/", "bidAmount": 8700, "content": "$8,700 bid placed by Enjoy_T_Ride", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712685069, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14139068, "authorName": "pamccolgan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pamccolgan/", "bidAmount": 8800, "content": "$8,800 bid placed by pamccolgan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712685080, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14139084, "authorName": "Enjoy_T_Ride", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/enjoy_t_ride/", "bidAmount": 8900, "content": "$8,900 bid placed by Enjoy_T_Ride", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712685131, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14139087, "authorName": "pamccolgan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pamccolgan/", "bidAmount": 9000, "content": "$9,000 bid placed by pamccolgan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712685145, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14139106, "authorName": "chieftbird", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chieftbird/", "bidAmount": 9100, "content": "$9,100 bid placed by chieftbird", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712685197, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14139110, "authorName": "pamccolgan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pamccolgan/", "bidAmount": 9200, "content": "$9,200 bid placed by pamccolgan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712685207, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14139122, "authorName": "chieftbird", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chieftbird/", "bidAmount": 9400, "content": "$9,400 bid placed by chieftbird", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712685225, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14139123, "authorName": "Longmire45", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/longmire45/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Come ON Pam! BEST of luck!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712685228, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14139127, "authorName": "pamccolgan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pamccolgan/", "bidAmount": 9500, "content": "$9,500 bid placed by pamccolgan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712685247, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14139149, "authorName": "chieftbird", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chieftbird/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good luck pamccolgan.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1712685317, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14139161, "authorName": "Enjoy_T_Ride", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/enjoy_t_ride/", "bidAmount": 9800, "content": "$9,800 bid placed by Enjoy_T_Ride", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712685335, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14139164, "authorName": "pamccolgan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pamccolgan/", "bidAmount": 9900, "content": "$9,900 bid placed by pamccolgan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712685348, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14139189, "authorName": "thalter", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thalter/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Only one of four! Really, when is the next time one of these is going to come up for sale?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1712685423, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14139196, "authorName": "Enjoy_T_Ride", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/enjoy_t_ride/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by Enjoy_T_Ride", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712685449, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14139208, "authorName": "pamccolgan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pamccolgan/", "bidAmount": 10250, "content": "$10,250 bid placed by pamccolgan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712685511, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14139237, "authorName": "Enjoy_T_Ride", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/enjoy_t_ride/", "bidAmount": 10500, "content": "$10,500 bid placed by Enjoy_T_Ride", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712685623, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14139258, "authorName": "pamccolgan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pamccolgan/", "bidAmount": 10750, "content": "$10,750 bid placed by pamccolgan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712685692, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14139282, "authorName": "Enjoy_T_Ride", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/enjoy_t_ride/", "bidAmount": 11000, "content": "$11,000 bid placed by Enjoy_T_Ride", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712685793, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14139297, "authorName": "pamccolgan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pamccolgan/", "bidAmount": 11250, "content": "$11,250 bid placed by pamccolgan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712685850, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14139328, "authorName": "Anonymous", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Reserve not met on 4/9/24 at $11,250", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712685970, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 14139329, "authorName": "RevSome", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/revsome/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Houston, we have a problem. \ud83d\ude80", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1712685973, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14139343, "authorName": "maceffects", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maceffects/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bummer, shocked it didn\u2019t go.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1712686033, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14139352, "authorName": "Longmire45", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/longmire45/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "SORRY @pamccolgan I thought CONGRATS would be in order!? \"Failure to Launch\" but HOPE you & Sellers can make a Deal!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1712686059, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14139383, "authorName": "matthewgill614 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/matthewgill614/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you ALL!!!", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1712686138, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14139727, "authorName": "dloftis1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dloftis1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think bring a trailer should disclose up front a reserve is in place. IMO. If there, not easily seen.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712687456, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14139824, "authorName": "akrzczuk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/akrzczuk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "#dloftis1, ALL BAT AUCTIONS HAVE A RESERVE UNLESS THE TOP OF THE PAGE STATES, \"NO RESERVE.\" Period. What's not easy about that?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1712687818, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14144062, "authorName": "maceffects", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maceffects/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Come from other auction sites it is confusing as other sites such as eBay will say if there is a reserve. It confuses new folks, as it did for me originally too.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712710840, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14144219, "authorName": "Bird66", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bird66/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I Absolutely Disagree with way BAT lists a Vehicle. I am NOT a fan Of EBay Motors but at least Every time a bid is made it will say \u201cReserve not Met\u201d. And yes I have Bought off of BAT Before and Bidded Many times. BAT MAKES it Very Difficult for a Bidder to know if the Minimum has been Reached. That MUST have Been a Terrible Feeling for the LAST Bidder to be informed that they did NOT WIN the Auction. IMHO BAT is just another Site that COULD CARE LESS ABOUT the Potential Buyer.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712712694, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14144591, "authorName": "Scott68GTO", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scott68gto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019d love to own her\r\nDidn\u2019t have internet access today", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712717637, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14144985, "authorName": "67tbirdlover", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/67tbirdlover/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I would pay money to watch Doug Demuro review all the \"quirks and features\" of this 1967 Thunderbird Apollo! LOLOLOL There def are many. I love this car it reminds me so much of 60s Batman TV show. This could be Penguins car being he came out in cold so ICE detector would be perfect for him! LOL", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1712729064, "type": "comment"}]