Miguel Sánchez
History is not only told with testimonies, documents and objects. The story is also told with places that were the scene of the events. In addition, in one way or another, being there allows you to recreate what happened with more force. Not in vain, tour the same sites where the story was forged What we are looking for is to put the precise framework for the work. In this way, in the wide and extensive history of Hispano-Suiza the Peralada Castle It stands out as a more than interesting place.
Acquired in 1923 by the son of the founding partner Damián Mateu, not a few of the basic characters in the history of the brand passed through this building. Also, Even after almost a hundred years have passed, the property is still in the hands of the family.. Since the 100.000s, it has been an important focus of cultural activity, housing the Glass Museum as well as an impressive library with more than XNUMX volumes.
Thus, the Peralada Castle has just inaugurated a new exhibition space where the history of Hispano-Suiza can be understood. With recreations of the offices of Mark Birkigt and Damián Mateu, in this space we will be able to admire different pieces, objects and panels with which to recreate the first years of this top company in the history of motoring. In addition, coinciding with the inauguration of the permanent exhibition, the International Federation of Antique Vehicles has recognized Damián Mateu as one of the “14 heroes of world motor history".
A stupendous acknowledgment of the past, connecting with the resurgence of a brand that is currently resurfacing commanded by Miguel Suqué Mateu, great-grandson of the founder. In this way, a cycle is closed where you can enjoy such well-known models as the K6 -the unit on display was Damián Mateu's usual vehicle- or the Carmen. The electric supercar thanks to which, in 2019, a new era began in the history of Hispano-Suiza.
