Wallapop has become a mine for fans of the classics, since we find almost anything. On this occasion, We were surprised by this Pegaso Comet for sale, a unit that does not seem in bad condition and whose price is knockdown. Being honest, the industrial classics They always tend to have a complicated exit, given their difficulties in use, which means that their quotes are not very high.
The Pegasus Comet 1090 began production in 1961, once ENASA He was aware that less complex products were needed than the Z-206, for example. The range had to be rationalized, for which an agreement was reached with the British Leyland, with which they had already begun to collaborate on the motorization of buses. Thus, The Leyland Comet began to be manufactured under license, hence the name with which our protagonist was called.
Regarding its mechanics, the Pegaso 1090 was powered by a 6-cylinder diesel engine with 6,55 liters of displacement and a power of 125 HP at 2.400 revolutions. The gearbox had five speeds, one overdrive and more reverse. The useful load of the 1090 was 8 tons and, in addition to being used for common transportation, it was also used as a fire truck, tanker, bottle carrier or forestry vehicle. Its price was 470.000 pesetas and, for the presentation, An impressive caravan of 175 copies was prepared.
THE PEGASUS COMET FOR SALE
The Wallapop announcement barely offers details of this unit, only its location in a town in the Solsonés region of Ilerda. Barcelona license plate light B-435122, which also allows us to know that it was purchased in the year 1965 , that is, in the first years of the model. It has a logging body with a crane, although it is impossible to know if it was the original or was mounted later. In any case, it seems clear that she has been with him for a long time.
Regarding the state of the Pegaso Comet for sale, the truth is that it does not seem bad at all. It has some minor rust, but the bodywork is very complete, because at first glance no element is missed. Also the interior offers a good look, in line with what is expected from a 59-year-old industrial vehicle. It is complete and clean, which is no small feat.
What he doesn't tell ad on Wallapop is if he Accident starts, although everything would indicate that it does, well It feels like it has been in use until relatively recently.. If it is really in working order, the 2.000 euros asked for this Pegaso Comet are a real bargain. There is no doubt that it is a real opportunity for fans of industrial classics.