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Pegaso Z-102 Spider Tibidabo

1952Coachwork by Touring

THE VEHICLE AT A GLANCE

Model dossier

Production period
1952
Body style
Spider
Chassis
150.0118
Engine
V8
Type
One-off
Production
1

THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE CAR

Coachbuilding, design & conversions

PRICE & SALES RECORD

Vehicle value

Original price
Not documented
Latest recorded sale
Not documented

01 / THE STORY

History & context

The Pegaso Z-102 Tibidabo (chassis nº 150.0118) holds a notable place in automotive history as the first Pegaso body designed by Federico Formenti and crafted by Carrozzeria Touring. Named after Tibidabo Mountain near Barcelona, this unique car made its debut at the Paris Motor Show in 1952. Its journey continued a year later when it traveled to the New York Fair, where it remained with Brewster Motors, the official Pegaso importer in the USA, and participated in several races. In 1957, ENASA, the parent company of Pegaso, repatriated the car to Spain, where it was sold in Madrid and subsequently vanished from public view until 1982. One of the distinguishing features of this early design is the “Pegaso lorry-look” grille, a design element shared only with its first Touring berlinetta sister. This feature was soon replaced by the iconic “cross” grille that became a signature of later Pegaso models. The Tibidabo also had a distinctive windshield design, with an upper contour that, according to Mr. Carlo Felice Bianchi Anderloni, humorously resembled the famous mustache of Salvador Dalí. This whimsical design choice was replaced the following month with a more conventional style. Despite its early disappearance, the Pegaso Z-102 Tibidabo resurfaced to reclaim its place in the spotlight. In 2023, it won its class at the prestigious Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, a testament to its enduring appeal and historical significance. The Tibidabo’s history reflects the adventurous spirit of mid-20th-century automotive design and the creative collaborations that brought it to life. Its brief but eventful presence in the racing world and its unique design elements have cemented its status as a noteworthy example of automotive artistry and innovation. The car not only highlights the ingenuity of Federico Formenti and Carrozzeria Touring but also serves as a reminder of Pegaso’s ambitious foray into the world of high-performance sports cars.

02 / TECHNICAL IDENTITY

Specifications & construction

Production & construction

Production
1
Production type
One-off

Engine & performance

Engine configuration
V8

Design & manufacture

Coachbuilder / Body Builder · Documented
Touring
Designer · Documented
Federico Formenti
Manufacturer · Documented
Pegaso

04 / INDIVIDUAL HISTORY

Chassis & provenance

Chassis 150.0118
Chassis number
150.0118
Year
1952

06 / EVENTS & AWARDS

Events & awards

Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance 150.0118 · legacy_preserved
Date
2023
Chassis
150.0118

Preserved CI 1.0 relation. Evidence field: list_of_awards_0_events. No award inferred.

08 / FROM THE ARCHIVE

Archive

No publishable archival references are currently catalogued for this vehicle.

10 / CONNECTED HISTORY

Timeline

Chronological history1 dated records

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