Vehicle Description
The Pegaso Z-102, named after the mythical winged horse, was one of
the most striking sports cars ever produced in Spain. Built in the
former Hispano-Suiza factory in Barcelona, Pegaso cars were true to
their heritage, featuring advanced engineering, including a
high-performance twin-cam V8 engine with desmodromic valves. Pegaso
cars were created with the intention of challenging Ferrari on the
world stage, and for a time, they succeeded-at one point, the Z-102
held the title of the world's fastest production car with a top
speed of 150 mph. Alongside this impressive performance, Pegasos
were among the most expensive and exclusive cars of their time,
with only 84 examples ever built, many featuring bespoke coachwork
from Europe's leading carrozzerias. Among the most bold examples of
Pegaso coachwork are those designed by the renowned Parisian
coachbuilder, Saoutchik. The car offered here, one of just seven
Saoutchik Berlinetta Series II cars built on the Z-102 chassis,
features dramatic and unique styling. Each of these
Saoutchik-bodied cars was individualized with subtle variations in
design, but they all shared a signature low roofline and
voluptuously curved fenders. The front arches sweep over the
Marchal headlights, enhancing the car's sleek, powerful profile,
while the rear arches flare out to emphasize the aggressive stance.
Chassis number 0102-150-0161 stands as an example of this
exceptional craftsmanship. Delivered with right-hand drive-though
curiously, the "150" in the chassis number indicates a left-hand
drive configuration-the car was equipped with the desirable
twin-ignition cylinder head. According to the authoritative
reference Ricart-Pegaso: La Pasi�n del Autom�vil by Carlos Mosquera
and Enrique Coma-Cros, its first owner was Domecq de la Riva,
believed to be the prominent Spanish aristocrat Don Pedro Domecq de
la Riva. Following its time in Spain, the Pegaso was exported to
the United States before finding its way to Frans Pelzer of
Maastricht, Netherlands, in 1983. Pelzer, a noted Pegaso
enthusiast, recounted the car's solid original condition in an
interview with Pegaso historian Mario Laguna (La Aventura Pegaso,
pp. 50-51), stating that approximately 95 percent of the car's
original parts were used during its restoration. The only
significant replacement was the gearbox, which was swapped with a
correct unit from another Pegaso. With restoration nearly complete,
the car was sold to the late Lorenzo Zambrano, a renowned collector
of coachbuilt sports cars, in 2005. It was completed stateside and
went on to secure second in Class at the Pebble Beach Concours
d'Elegance. The car was also displayed at the Retromobile show in
Paris in 2015 during a special Pegaso commemoration, where members
of the Saoutchik family, present at the event, named it their
favorite example of the marque's work. Later, it changed hands
again, winning the Amelia Award in the special Pegaso class at the
2016 Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance. The current owner has cared
for the car since 2021, ensuring it remains in outstanding
condition, with beautiful leather upholstery and gleaming paint and
chrome. It returned to Pebble Beach in 2023, where it was shown
after undergoing extensive mechanical and cosmetic service by Fast
Cars Ltd. in Redondo Beach, California. This work, completed
between December 2022 and February 2024, included a valve
adjustment, engine reseal, and service to the transmission,
differential, braking system, and suspension, with over $150,000 in
documented invoices on file. This Pegaso Z-102 Saoutchik Berlinetta
represents the pinnacle of engineering, design, and craftsmanship.
A rare and significant example of one of the world's most exclusive
sports cars, it is a crown jewel in any collection, ready for
further concours appearances and spirited drives. Offers welcome
and trades considered. For additional details please view this
listing directly on our website
https://hymanltd.com/vehicles/7780-1954-pegaso-z-102-berlinetta/
