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Pegaso Z-102 Cabriolet Saoutchik – 1953
Spanish registration title
Incredible Pegaso technology, combined with the design of he iconic Saoutchik
Ex 1953 Paris Motor Show
Presented at Pebble Beach in 1994
One of the few Pegasos still in original condition today, the only surviving first-series Saoutchik Cabriolet
Fully documented history, in the same family since 1976…
Wifredo Ricart, an automotive engineer born in Barcelona in 1897, left a lasting mark on the 20th-century automotive industry. After making a name for himself at Hispano-Suiza, he independently built his first race car, which was highly advanced for its time (a 1,500cc 4-cylinder twin-cam engine producing 50 hp at 5,000 rpm), followed by a sports car, the Ricart 226 (featuring a 1,500cc 6-cylinder twin-cam engine!). When the Spanish Civil War broke out in 1936, he fled to Italy, where he took charge of Alfa Romeo’s special projects and later its racing division, working alongside a certain Enzo Ferrari. The two strong-willed personalities clashed, and while Ferrari left Alfa Romeo in the late 1930s, Ricart continued his work for the Arese-based brand until the end of World War II. He was responsible for several incredibly powerful engines, including a 1,500cc flat-12 supercharged engine producing an impressive 335 hp and a 3.0L V16 supercharged engine delivering 490 hp!
Upon his return to Spain, Ricart took the helm of the newly formed ENASA (Empresa Nacional de Autocamiones SA) to rebuild the foundations of the Spanish automotive industry, primarily producing trucks and other industrial vehicles under the Pegaso brand, which the country desperately needed.
However, Ricart never lost sight of automobiles, racing, and his rivalry with Ferrari. He quickly—and easily—convinced General Franco to invest in creating an extraordinary car that would put Spain on the global automotive stage. True to his nature, Ricart spared no expense on technical solutions, pouring limitless resources into what remains today the most incredible Spanish automobile ever built. The masterpiece? A lightweight all-alloy V8 engine with four overhead camshafts, producing up to 250 hp, paired with a 5-speed gearbox…
The legendary Iberian GT was produced in just 86 units across all versions, with bodies designed in-house at the ENASA factory, as well as by Italian coachbuilder Touring, Spanish designer Serra, and the renowned French coachbuilder Saoutchik. The car featured in these pages is one of only 18 Pegasos bodied by Saoutchik and one of just four convertibles: a prototype, two first-series convertibles, and one second-series convertible.
After the prototype, two Z-102s were prepared for the 1953 Paris Motor Show—one, chassis #132, displayed on the Pegaso stand, and the other, chassis #134, on the Saoutchik stand.
This second car, originally finished in metallic blue with a matching blue interior, was powered by a 2.8L single-carburetor engine and was later sold to a wealthy Madrid-based client, registered as M-109.179—a registration it still carries today. It then had two more Spanish owners before being acquired in 1976 by an early and passionate Barcelona-based collector, Mr. W. A.-J. Repainted white but retaining its original interior, it became one of the gems of his collection, making appearances at prestigious events.
The Pegaso Z-102 Cabriolet Saoutchik Series 2, chassis #136, sold for nearly $1,000,000 at Pebble Beach in 2014. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to acquire one of the most prestigious and exclusive sports cars, powered by an exceptionally beautiful engine and featuring a design enhanced by one of the greatest coachbuilders of the 20th century.
Spanish registration title
Incredible Pegaso technology, combined with the design of he iconic Saoutchik
Ex 1953 Paris Motor Show
Presented at Pebble Beach in 1994
One of the few Pegasos still in original condition today, the only surviving first-series Saoutchik Cabriolet
Fully documented history, in the same family since 1976…
Wifredo Ricart, an automotive engineer born in Barcelona in 1897, left a lasting mark on the 20th-century automotive industry. After making a name for himself at Hispano-Suiza, he independently built his first race car, which was highly advanced for its time (a 1,500cc 4-cylinder twin-cam engine producing 50 hp at 5,000 rpm), followed by a sports car, the Ricart 226 (featuring a 1,500cc 6-cylinder twin-cam engine!). When the Spanish Civil War broke out in 1936, he fled to Italy, where he took charge of Alfa Romeo’s special projects and later its racing division, working alongside a certain Enzo Ferrari. The two strong-willed personalities clashed, and while Ferrari left Alfa Romeo in the late 1930s, Ricart continued his work for the Arese-based brand until the end of World War II. He was responsible for several incredibly powerful engines, including a 1,500cc flat-12 supercharged engine producing an impressive 335 hp and a 3.0L V16 supercharged engine delivering 490 hp!
Upon his return to Spain, Ricart took the helm of the newly formed ENASA (Empresa Nacional de Autocamiones SA) to rebuild the foundations of the Spanish automotive industry, primarily producing trucks and other industrial vehicles under the Pegaso brand, which the country desperately needed.
However, Ricart never lost sight of automobiles, racing, and his rivalry with Ferrari. He quickly—and easily—convinced General Franco to invest in creating an extraordinary car that would put Spain on the global automotive stage. True to his nature, Ricart spared no expense on technical solutions, pouring limitless resources into what remains today the most incredible Spanish automobile ever built. The masterpiece? A lightweight all-alloy V8 engine with four overhead camshafts, producing up to 250 hp, paired with a 5-speed gearbox…
The legendary Iberian GT was produced in just 86 units across all versions, with bodies designed in-house at the ENASA factory, as well as by Italian coachbuilder Touring, Spanish designer Serra, and the renowned French coachbuilder Saoutchik. The car featured in these pages is one of only 18 Pegasos bodied by Saoutchik and one of just four convertibles: a prototype, two first-series convertibles, and one second-series convertible.
After the prototype, two Z-102s were prepared for the 1953 Paris Motor Show—one, chassis #132, displayed on the Pegaso stand, and the other, chassis #134, on the Saoutchik stand.
This second car, originally finished in metallic blue with a matching blue interior, was powered by a 2.8L single-carburetor engine and was later sold to a wealthy Madrid-based client, registered as M-109.179—a registration it still carries today. It then had two more Spanish owners before being acquired in 1976 by an early and passionate Barcelona-based collector, Mr. W. A.-J. Repainted white but retaining its original interior, it became one of the gems of his collection, making appearances at prestigious events.
The Pegaso Z-102 Cabriolet Saoutchik Series 2, chassis #136, sold for nearly $1,000,000 at Pebble Beach in 2014. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to acquire one of the most prestigious and exclusive sports cars, powered by an exceptionally beautiful engine and featuring a design enhanced by one of the greatest coachbuilders of the 20th century.