As a car enthusiast, geek, nerd, obsessive, whatever you wish to call me, it has always been and will always be a pleasure to stumble upon a never-before heard of car model. Today, we present to you another intriguing model most of us have never heard of, the 1954 Pegaso Saoutchik Coupe.
The 1954 Pegaso Saoutchik Coupe is probably one of the rarest cars to ever exist and will be one of the stars of the Goodwood Revival's Hagerty Stand for 2022.
With Seat probably being the only Spanish car brand existing to this day, who could fault one for not knowing Spain used to build such exotica The car was built in the old Hispano-Suiza factory and features an all-alloy 90-degree V8 with four overhead camshafts.
The V8 revs to 9,000rpm, and a variety of carburetion setups was offered from new, including a single Weber for touring, twin carburetters for amateur competition, or a race specification with four carburetters.
This particular example pictured, Z-102B, is one of 18 cars bodied by Saoutchik between 1952 and 1954, a coachbuilder which had a long tradition of creating some of the most spectacular-looking automobiles.
Built in 1954, V8, 9,000rpm, red two-door coupe with Latin roots. Thinking of a Ferrari? We wouldn't blame you if you did Founded by Jacques Saoutchik, a cabinet-maker turned coachbuilder, the company made its mark in the 1930s with a succession of designs for the likes of Hispano-Suiza, Mercedes-Benz and Bucciali.
Mark Roper, International Managing Director of Hagerty, remarked that it was a privilege to be custodians of the 'rare and beautiful' Saoutchik Coupe.
He also expressed excitement at being able to offer a relaxed environment for guests to admire and savour the details of the Spanish piece of art.
The 1954 Pegaso Saoutchik Coupe is probably one of the rarest cars to ever exist and will be one of the stars of the Goodwood Revival's Hagerty Stand for 2022.
With Seat probably being the only Spanish car brand existing to this day, who could fault one for not knowing Spain used to build such exotica
The V8 revs to 9,000rpm, and a variety of carburetion setups was offered from new, including a single Weber for touring, twin carburetters for amateur competition, or a race specification with four carburetters.
This particular example pictured, Z-102B, is one of 18 cars bodied by Saoutchik between 1952 and 1954, a coachbuilder which had a long tradition of creating some of the most spectacular-looking automobiles.
Mark Roper, International Managing Director of Hagerty, remarked that it was a privilege to be custodians of the 'rare and beautiful' Saoutchik Coupe.
He also expressed excitement at being able to offer a relaxed environment for guests to admire and savour the details of the Spanish piece of art.
