What is this car?

[Dave Henderson]

These pictures date to the late '50's, taken at a sports car event.

[gwells]

Dave,

 

I'm pretty certain this is a Pegaso, but can't locate a recent pic of this exact car.

 

As far as I know, every Pegaso was custom-bodied. The rear of this car, with the continental kit, is pretty awful (IMO) and it is not unlikely that this part of the car might have been modified at a later date

[hanski]

It' s a Fiat 8V but who made those horrible fins I have no idea. 

[gwells]

I defer to Hanski's superior ID. The 'eyebrows' over the front wheels and the hood enblems confirm it for me.

 

Still can't locate an exact match for the car though.

[Dave Henderson]

Thanks, guys. The Fiat-like V emblem, combined with a grille treatment suggesting Pegaso, could perhaps just be summed up to "FIASCO"...!

[nzcarnerd]

The body is a Ghia Supersonic. They were used on a few other chassis as well.

https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghia_Supersonic

 

[HermanOTO]

It is a Ghia Supersonic of Mr. Lou Fageol. He and his wife owned two of these cars. The cars were modified with tailfins,  tire kits, and heavy bumpers.

[HermanOTO]

... these are  #106.000040 and #106.000049. Both are restored to former glory -without those modifications- in recent Years.