PGO History

PGO Automobiles started its journey a little over twenty years ago with, in the driver's seat, two Car enthusiasts whose initials gave the name to the brand: Prévôt Gilles and Olivier. At the time, the activity was turned towards the production of car replicas. Until the 90s, production is on a small scale.

In 1998, the creative drive of the PGO Automobiles team made it possible to present the prototype of a completely new and exciting car at the Paris Motor Show in 2000: The Speedster II. The aim was to offer customers a car with a neo-retro design, but possessing modern features in terms of design, engine and architecture. Thanks to the presentation of this roadster, PGO became a full fledged car manufacturer.

In 2001, the establishment of PGO Automobiles on a production site of almost 18,000m², near the Pôle Mécanique d'Alès in the Gard department (South of France) was the starting point for the technical development of the Speedster II and for the boom that PGO Automobiles has known in just a few years.

In order to consolidate its development, the company calls upon public investment. In February 2002, the company became listed in the Open Market at the Paris Stock Exchange. Thus the Engineering and Design departments and the Production workshop worked hand in hand to bring the Speedster II to life. The latter obtained its European homologation in July 2003.

Already a headliner at the World Motor Show in 2004, thanks to the Speedster II, the company built up an image of seriousness and acquired a recognised know-how. Saluted by the press at the time for its technical qualities as much as for its aesthetics, the Speedster II was selected the same year to illustrate the official poster of the 15th Coupé & Cabriolet Show.

The arrival, in June 2005, of new investors cleared the horizon of the Cévennes-based company. This is not only a metaphor given that its shareholding comes mainly from the Middle East and that its customers are more and more often based beyond the borders, North or South, East or West.

With the aspiration to widen its range of products, it was at the end of 2005 that the first deliveries of the "Cévennes" took place. Based on an engineering identical to the Speedster II, it comes with a more sporty and modern body, even more exclusive and endearing.

In 2006, PGO participated to its 4th World Motor Show and presented its automotive jewel: the Beauty, born from a brilliant collaboration with Swarovski.

For 2007, the technical developments scheduled and the national and international expansion of the sales network are a testimony to an ever strong vitality. PGO goes and meets its customers throughout the world. Indeed, its vehicles correspond to an international client base eager for distinctive and truly extraordinary products. The company confirms its position as a specialist in the creation of original roadsters for all those who have a certain view on driving, between discrete luxury and authentic emotion.