1954 Pegaso Z-102 Berlinetta Series II coachwork by Saoutchik on My Car Story with Lou Costabile

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On “My Car Story” we're in Scottsdale AZ at The Arizona Concours d’Elegance on 1-22-23.
We’re looking at a 1954 Pegaso Z-102 Berlinetta Series II coachwork by Saoutchik in White Paint. The car comes with a V8 engine with Dual Over Head Cam (DOHC) with a 5 Speed manual transmission.
The car's Owner is Chip Fudge. Chip’s had this car since 2015. Chip shares his Dad used to work for Mobil Oil and there logo was a “flying Horse” which is the same logo on this Spanish built car. This car was the fastest car in 1953 until the Mercedes 300SL came out.
To see details on the The Arizona Concours d’Elegance show, go to www.ArizonaConcours.com
ENJOY!

[@loucostabile]

Hi, If you like this video, please click on SUPER THANKS ❤ with the $ in the middle which is the SUPER THANKS button under the video. Thank you! Lou

[@TheGunfighter45acp]

This car is gorgeous! I've never seen or heard of one of these before, so shame on me. Thanks for finding and sharing Mr. Fudge and his Pegaso with us, Lou.

[@loucostabile]

Hi TheGunfighter45acp, High praise. I've never heard of this one either. When I saw it, and the Caretaker was willing to share, I was VERY HAPPY :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you. You're welcome, Lou

[@mr.blackhawk142]

@@loucostabile So far, this is the ONLY vehicle on My Car Story, that I've never seen before, or ever heard of either! Of course I prefer the Classics from this side of the Puddle, to the foreign jobs!

[@sfenodonte]

A myth of the car, made in a very poor Spain for challenge, by an ex Alfa Romeo engineer, opponent of a certain ................... Enzo Ferrari ....

[@neverspreadjamonabadjer8459]

Just beautiful. What an elegant piece of automotive design.

[@loucostabile]

Hi neverspreadjamonabadjer, Happy to read you appreciate the looks of this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@richardmorris7063]

Over 70 yrs ago some craftsman was working aluminum over an English wheel..I was a metal fabricator for yrs aluminum is very hard to work with. Thanks Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Richard, Thank you for sharing. You're welcome, Lou

[@vulcangunner58]

Great car Lou, and hats off to Chip for his statement of curator not owner....I, as a C&R arms collector realize while I "own" all of my pieces, that I'm a caretaker of history, first and foremost.

[@loucostabile]

Hi thelaststraw, Happy to read you enjoy this "Great car" with it's Curator :-) Lou

[@PatrickSeanEarl]

That's a new one to me . That being said "Beautiful" Thanks Lou.

[@loucostabile]

Hi PatrickSeanEarl, New one to me too. Happy to read you enjoy this "Beautiful" car :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@Clarkecars]

WOW! Is right. In all my years in the hobby I have only seen one Pegaso and I didn't hear it run. The car sounds like it's in the paddock area before a race. A stunning example. Saoutchik , the coach designer, is known for his dramatic art deco Delahaye automobile coachwork.. Thank you for bringing us this very special car.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Clarkecars, Happy to read "WOW! Is right" :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you. You're welcome, Lou

[@jerrycallender9927]

EPIC! Never saw a transmission with 'right to left' shift pattern.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jerry, Happy to read "EPIC!" :-) Lou

[@pablocespedes9585]

I remember this Spanish car from an old Road & Track magazine! Pegaso, the mythical winged horse. Beautiful car!

[@loucostabile]

HI Pablo, Happy to read you enjoy this "Beautiful car!" :-) Glad to read this car brings back memories of the Road & Track magazine you remember. Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@bruceh92]

Thank you Lou, always a thrill to be exposed to something new and in this case drop dead gorgeous, on your channel 👍

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bruce H., Happy to read you enjoy this "drop dead gorgeous" car :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@albertseabra9226]

Fabulous looking car. Congratulations, Dear Mr. Fudge, your Father would be very proud! There is one in Portugal, at the Caramulo Museum. The Problem with Pegasos was the production high cost. A great deal more than a Jaguar, Ferrari or Maserati.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Albert, Happy to read you appreciate the looks of this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@larryborkstrom3580]

What a beautiful car I've never seen one before for 1953 they added a things way ahead of time thanks for showing this one

[@loucostabile]

Hi Larry, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@jeffreymartin6369]

Gorgeous rare car. I envy your traveling to all of these top drawer cConcors events. ❤

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jeffrey, Happy to read "Gorgeous rare car" :-) My pleasure sharing what I see with you, Lou

[@JaimeSalcedoA_72]

No conocía sobre esta marca española Pegaso. Éste modelo Z-102 Berlinetta Serie II de 1954 tiene una carrocería de líneas muy hermosas y fluidas. ¡Parece una obra de arte! Muy interesante el dato de que ostentaban el récord de velocidad, hasta la llegada del Mercedes Benz 300SL. ¡Siempre se aprende algo nuevo, gracias a ti, Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jaime, Happy to read there is always something to learn about :-) I didn't know about this car either. My pleasure sharing this "work of art" with you. You're welcome, Lou

[@urideamabal]

You're correct Lou, I've never seen one! ✔💯👍

[@loucostabile]

Hi Uri, Me neither. Happy to be able to share this one with you :-) Lou

[@MAGronemeyer]

That's a unique looking car! A one of a kind car at that! I never saw a Spanish car before. Plenty of Italian, French and British cars, but the very first Spanish car I've ever seen. Interesting ride Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Michael, Happy to share this car with you :-) Lou

[@kaki4846]

Seriously, you've never heard of Hispano-Suiza? They were the best cars in the world in the 1920s, better than Rolls Royce or Mercedes. The Pegaso was produced by Enasa, the state automotive company that inherited the Hispano-Suiza factories. Look this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZWcZ5Wfa9KDacU&start_radio=1

[@slackthompson6984]

there is a book called Modern Classics , published in the 1970s that has the story on these very few cars...

[@loucostabile]

Hi Slack, Thanks for sharing info on the Book, Lou

[@JONMEREDITH]

WOW! I have never seen a car like this before! Stunning! Any idea any of the specs on the engine, Lou? Thanks for another great video!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jon, Happy to read "WOW!" & "Stunning!" :-) Not sure of the details on the engine. My pleasure sharing this car with you. You're welcome, Lou

[@Jose-yi7ub]

They were produced with three different engines: 2.5, 2.8 and 3.2 litre, all V8s with power up to 200 HP. The engine was Pegaso design and fabrication. The designer of the car was a Spanish guy working at the time in Alfa Romeo, as a boss even in Formula 1 called Wilfredo Ricart. Only 84 Pegasos were produced. It is estimated that only around 60 exist today. About 10 years ago somebody paid 585.000 euro for one in an auction.

[@sinbad2969]

Big Lou great content as usual glad to see you back ion top doing your thing big lou

[@loucostabile]

Big Sinbad, Happy to read you enjoy this rare treat :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you, Lou

[@JeffKing310]

Just exquisite car Lou! Like the other commenters, I had never heard of this car before. It certainly is impressive. Thanks for giving us this glimpse of automotive royalty.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jeff, I've never heard of this car either. Was so pleased to be able to share this car with you. You're welcome, Lou

[@vladtheimpala5532]

That is a beautiful car. Everything is so well thought out and executed. Even a little funnel to catch the runoff so it doesn’t get on the generator. Chevy should have thought of something like that for the C4 Corvette with the OptiSpark. Very little to interrupt the lines. Looks like excellent fit and finish. Just gorgeous!You’re right. I had never heard of it before. Now I’m gonna have to google it and find out all the details like how many were made etc. I like the Pegasus too.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Vlad the Impala, Happy to read you enjoy the looks and details of this car :-) I had not heard of this car either. My pleasure sharing this one with you, Lou

[@mr.blackhawk142]

2 points for yer FUNNY username Vlad! Speaking of 'interrupting lines', that little red dot lol on each side is not really needed!

[@vladtheimpala5532]

@@mr.blackhawk142 They do interrupt the lines a bit and the car would look better without them but the argument for them is that because the taillights are frenched, they operate with the turn signals and make them easier to see from the side. It’s a safety measure. Of course you could also question how often other drivers need to see your turn signals from the side. If they’re directly behind you they can see your taillights and turn signals and if you’re changing lanes or turning, you need to make sure there’s no one beside you. The old lead sleds usually had frenched taillights and they didn’t have extra turn signals on the side.

[@derekantill3721]

The Pegaso Z-102 is a familiar but extremely rare car. I have only seen two of these cars. The Z-102 is the only car that Pegaso ever built. Following WW2 things were difficult in Europe and most people couldn’t even buy a very basic car and having built this just one model which didn’t sell because people simply didn’t have the money. Pegaso then decided to concentrate on commercial vehicles. The ENASA organization Empresa Nacional de Autocamiones SA built their first truck in 1949. They had factories in Madrid and Barcelona. I notice the car in the video has Madrid registration. Pegaso built many trucks and buses until the 1990’s when they became part of IVECO and the name Pegaso was discontinued.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Derek, Happy to read you appreciate the rarity of seeing this car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge, Lou

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Enjoyed!!

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read "Enjoyed!!" :-)

[@davidkastin4240]

Looks like something James Bond would drive 😏

[@loucostabile]

Nice :-)

[@keithneal3253]

Amazing car. One of your best finds Lou. I hadn’t heard of this car before, in fact the only Spanish made car that I could come up with was SEAT or Spanish Fiat. Thanks!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Keith, High praise :-) My pleasure sharing this "Amazing car" with you. You're welcome, Lou

[@motorTranz]

Viva la Pegaso! 😍😍😍😍😍 Absolutely stunning car! Thanks Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi motorTranz, High praise :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@antolinaceituno]

Era el mejor deportivo de la época. Marcó un hito tecnológico y de diseño en aquel año. Insuperable para los mitos italianos o ingleses, que siempre veían la matrícula trasera de estos bólidos. Lástima que no continuara su producción por más tiempo

[@loucostabile]

Hi José, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@sfenodonte]

Io sono italiano amo il mito FERRARI ma ...per il decennio 50° preferisco avere una PEGASO, un auto progettata da un ex dirigente ALFA ROMEO che nel dopo guerra doveva fare camion per una spagna in crisi di trasporti...lui fece una super car.....

[@loucostabile]

Hi sfenodonte, Happy to read this is the one you prefer. Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@soyounoat]

I have a dozen of these cars. Actually I have never seen one before. This is a rare honey. Great story Lou. Do you know where I can get one just like it?

[@loucostabile]

Hi soyounoat, I've never seen one either. My pleasure sharing this "rare honey" with you. I have no idea where you get another one. Lou

[@billmagorian490]

I was really curious about the engine size, horsepower, torque, and a description of the carburetors.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bill, Thanks for sharing what you're really curious about, Lou

[@randyrobey5643]

I spent much of my life working with European cars, but I was not familiar with this car. The Pegaso is a beautiful piece of engineering excellence. Thank you for the video about it.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Randy, Happy to share a car that is new to you. It's new to me too. High praise for this "is a beautiful piece of engineering excellence" :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@pepitogrillo4255]

Los norteamericanos ,si que sabéis ,por algo,la gran mayoría ,de los pegasines ,estan en estados unidos

[@loucostabile]

Hi Pepito, Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@ToyKingWonder]

I fell in love with this car as a 12 year old when my sister got me, for Christmas, the book "A History of Sports Cars" by G.N. Georgano. There is a black one in there. I share the enthusiasm for this rolling piece of greatness.

[@loucostabile]

Hi ToyKingWonder, Happy to read this car brings back memories of the book your Sister got you that featured a car like this one :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@darrtetzy]

It makes the Ferrari beside it look absolutely pedestrian.

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-)

[@davidbush5323]

The sides resemble an astin martin. Nice looking car

[@loucostabile]

Hi David, Happy to read you enjoy this "Nice looking car" :-) Lou

[@budgetaudiophilelife-long5461]

🙋‍♂️THANKS LOU , I AM SO HAPPY THAT YOU CONTINUE TO AMAZE US WITH NEW STORIES 🤗 . THANKS CHIP FOR RESTORING THIS AND SHARING IT WITH US 🤗 An AMAZING BEAUTY WITH BEAUTIFUL LINES AND THE COLOR YOU CHOSE ACCENTUATES IT 🤩🤩 In a STUNNING JAW DROPPING UNDERSTATED WAY 😳❤️💚💚💚

[@loucostabile]

Hi Budget Audiophile Life-long. High praise :-) My pleasure sharing the stories with you. Glad you're along for the ride, Lou

[@budgetaudiophilelife-long5461]

@@loucostabile WELL DESERVED ,MY FRIEND 🤗💚💚💚

[@konradbenz7110]

👍💕👍 I see similarities to karmann ghia 💥💥💥

[@loucostabile]

Hi Konrad, Thank you for sharing what you see, Lou

[@godsowndrunk1118]

Franco must have been keeping those all to himself, because this is the first time I've ever heard of this car.... I'm very surprised something so cool could come out of Spain. And an overhead cam V-8 5spd from the early mid 50's is almost mind blowing. That reverse shift pattern would sure take some getting used to. Thanks again Lou.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Gods own Drunk, Happy to read this is a car you're not aware of. Me neither, My pleasure sharing this car with you. You're welcome, Lou

[@suertedeti6404]

Well! Maybe You dont know Spain very well! We have an history making machines (Cars, bikes, boats and planes…)😅

[@johnnichols5284]

I don't know what happened to the book but when I was in my teens, late 60s early 70s we had a car book, Bugatti, Alfa, Talbot Lago, PEGASO. I couldn't believe the design of the cars, the one in the book was brown with I believe tan interior.

[@loucostabile]

Hi John, Happy to read this car brings back memories of the book you remember :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@СергійШамін]

Чудове і, мабудь, рідке авто! Дякую!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Сергій Шамін, Happy to read you enjoy this wonderful rare car :-) Lou

[@davidthompson62]

You got to be a Big Wig at Mobil Oil to own a car like that…I wonder how many were made. Every serious collector wants one of these. Very nice, thx Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi David, Not sure how many were made, and this is the only one I've ever seen or heard of. My pleasure sharing this car with you. You're welcome, Lou

[@drcandor]

Now that was a treat, thanks Lou and owner. . . :>/

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy this "treat" Dr. Candor :-)

[@jerrywarren2007]

Wonderful, wonderful. How can you go back to showing POS domestics after wafting in such car glory?

[@loucostabile]

High praise Jerry :-)

[@akulinamackenzie4492]

💕 real fine art 👏

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-)

[@damianasensimunoz6531]

Saludos desde España,conozco la marca,unos fuera de serie. Aprovecho para decirte que me encantan tus vídeos siempre con autos tan especiales. Saludos.

[@loucostabile]

Greetings Damián, Happy to read you love the videos of the special cars :-) My pleasure sharing with you. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@rickj6048]

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pegaso_Z-102 Awesome car. Wiki page has extra information on it.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Rick J, Thank you for sharing your research, Lou

[@chonpiras2815]

mr lou

[@loucostabile]

mr chon

[@charlescrawford7039]

Your video series introduces me to rare and unique cars. I’ve never heard of this manufacturer. This car is a rare beauty. The early 1950s was a rich period for sports car development both in Europe and the US.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Charles, Happy to read you enjoy this "rare beauty" :-) My pleasure sharing with you. Please watch the commercials as that is how I get paid so I can keep sharing with you. Glad you're along for the ride, Lou

[@snowyren5135]

Best car in the world

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-)

[@michaelpacini1332]

What an unbelievable car Lou . First time seeing one and never even heard of it . Beautiful lines . Just stunning . Thank you , Lou .

[@loucostabile]

Hi Michael, First time I've seen one too. My pleasure sharing this car with you. You're welcome, Lou

[@jefffleming4766]

Wow,, another never before car,, she is stunning !!!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jeff, High praise :-) Happy to share a car with you that you have not heard of. Lou

[@philipdrake6]

Great looking car Lou, an other great show.👍👍.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Philip, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou

[@pepitogrillo4255]

Por ,lo ,de pronto , los camiones Pegaso fueron los primeros en incorporar , culata de cuatro válvulas por cilindro , aparte de la tecnología de las cuatro ruedas directrices

[@loucostabile]

Hi Pepito, Thank you for sharing your knowledge, Lou

[@V8_screw_electric_cars]

32 valve V8 in 1950s amazing engine.

[@loucostabile]

Hi V8 (screw electric cars), Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@francoisbedard7394]

Wich engine ?? V8 ?? L6 ????

[@loucostabile]

Not sure.

[@enneco7784]

v8

[@mescko]

I would love to see a Pegaso in the flesh!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi mescko, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) Lou

[@josegg1780]

Pegaso❤🇪🇸

[@loucostabile]

Happy to receive a "heart" from you :-)

[@royer54]

What a car Lou, as rare as they come.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Roy, Happy to share this "rare treat" with you :-) Lou

[@pepitogrillo4255]

Spanish , power

[@loucostabile]

You're right.

[@juandelacruzmarquinezsanta7826]

Que belleza de auto.... 😊

[@loucostabile]

Hi Juan, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou

[@stevesosebee5860]

Cool car, thanks !!!

[@loucostabile]

You're welcome Steve :-)

[@richardmorris7063]

The engine compartment was pure jewellery, the inner fenders appear to be part of the coachwork!

[@loucostabile]

I agree :-)

[@glenkepic3208]

Never heard of these before but love it !

[@loucostabile]

Hi Glen, Happy to read you "love it !" :-) Lou

[@glenkepic3208]

@@loucostabile Thanks. Lou' Chevy had a Berlinetta in the '80s. I liked those, too. They were stopped a year or so later. I think i knew then and now.

[@michaelcoffey7362]

Very nice 🥰

[@loucostabile]

Hi Michael, Happy to read and see you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou

[@vladtheimpala5532]

Thanks!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Vlad the Impala, SUPER THANK YOU FOR THE SUPER THANKS! It's much appreciated, Lou