Iakov Saoutchik was a French coachbuilder that began his car building journey in 1906. He would go on to become one of most most well-known coachbuilders in France in the 1920s and 1930s.
Saoutchik ceased operations in 1955 due to the decline in sales and interest after World War 2. But they would go down as one of the most luxurious car makers of their time.
A new company was formed in 2016 based on the Saoutchik name in the Netherlands. They partnered with Ugur Sahin Design to create what will be their first modern car design.
The Saoutchik 300 GTC was announced on LinkedIn and pays homage to the Mercedes-Benz 300SL “Gullwing” which made a name in the 1950s.
Reviews from car enthusiasts are not good with many saying the car does not deserve the Saoutchik name.
The inspired car features a sloped look with a front end that houses some huge round headlights which seem to give a cheap look to some car enthusiasts. The car may appeal to some, but it seems to miss the mark on combining the vintage look that Saoutchik was known for, with the modern designs of today.
In the release notes, the brand noted that the creation represents the timeless elegance and craftsmanship they are known for, but also incorporates the technology and design current consumers want.
There is not a lot of details about the specifics of the car yet. We do know Saoutchik 300 GTC will feature full carbon fiber body parts from POGEA Racing for a high-performance car.
There will only be 15 of these cars produced. But, Saoutchik has clearly stated they will focus on small quantity bespoke cars that will appeal to collectors.
I think we can safely assume that means really expensive – and that most of us will never have one.
