US man asks 'what's that orange car in the garage?' as he confidently bets no one will be able to work out what it is
Published on Apr 17, 2026 at 5:42 PM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Apr 20, 2026 at 8:36 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Emma Matthews
This guy in the US knew exactly what he was doing when he discovered a forgotten sports car from the 2000s in a garage and decided to bet no one would be able to identify it.
A lot of people could, of course, but that’s probably the reason why the reel got over 1,000 comments.
Digressions aside, this is indeed a special car.
Unveiled just before the social media era, this was a technical masterpiece, and as some may not know, it also had a ‘sequel.’
If you remember this car, you probably had a great childhood
Grey Fondo – he goes by Grespolaroids on Instagram – shared a cheeky reel in which he asked his viewers to name the ‘orange car in the garage,’ betting that most people wouldn’t be able to tell.
People could tell, of course.
Partly because that’s what Google Lens is for, but mostly because there are people who can name any and every car just by catching a glimpse of the taillight for a split second.
The beauty in question is a Gumpert Apollo, an icon from the early 2000s.
Unveiled in 2005, the Apollo is powered by an Audi 4.2-liter V8 producing between 641 and 789hp depending on the model, which was pretty good for a car that only weighed 1,100kg.
It was briefly the fastest car around the Top Gear track, before being surpassed by the Koenigsegg CCX and Bugatti Veyron Super Sport.
You know you’re doing things right if it takes a Bugatti to do better.
The Apollo even had a sequel, but under a different guise and name
In the mid-2010s, the company rebranded and took the name of a model – Apollo – and turned it into the name of the company.
The Gumpert Apollo was followed by the Apollo Intensa Emozione.
The name was slightly different, but more importantly, the philosophy behind the project was different.
The Gumpert Apollo borrowed some components from Audi, including the engine.
By contrast, the Apollo Intensa Emozione is mostly Italian, and the German ‘bits’ were built by HWA, a company that works with Mercedes for AMG models.
The body was made in Italy, and the engine is a Ferrari-derived V12.
The price is different, too.
The old Gumpert Apollo had a price tag of around $340,000, while the Apollo Intensa Emozione is priced at $2.7 million.
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
