£139.4k
1959 Facel Vega Excellence
Artcurial • France • 6 Feb 2015
Market Position:
Highest 20% of Past Sales
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£139,404
1959 Facel Vega Excellence
France • 6 Feb 2015
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1959 Facel Vega Excellence is a rare, first-series model, one of only 21 originally equipped with a manual gearbox. Recently treated to a high-level restoration, it boasts a rebuilt engine, new red leather interior, and a stainless steel exhaust, with supporting documentation and photos. Originally sold in Monte Carlo, it presents a rare opportunity to acquire a meticulously restored example of this exclusive luxury saloon.
Condition
9
This 1959 Facel Vega Excellence is described as being in exceptional condition, having undergone a very high-level restoration. The listing emphasizes the thoroughness of the restoration, including mechanical work, new upholstery, and attention to detail. The presence of documentation and photos supports the claim of extensive work, suggesting the car is in top condition.
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Manual
4534 UC 75
1959
Auction
EX1-B052
LHD
France
£139.4k
1959 Facel Vega Excellence
Artcurial • France • 6 Feb 2015
Market Position:
Highest 20% of Past Sales
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Description
1959 Facel Vega Excellence Carte grise française Châssis n° EX1-B052 Moteur n° TY7-19846 - Voiture de grande classe, très rare - Quatre propriétaires depuis l'origine - Sortant d'une restauration de très haut niveau - Un des 21 exemplaires livré en boite mécanique d'origine Dans l'histoire de l'automobile, la Facel Véga Excellence occupe une place à part, pour au moins trois raisons.
Par sa marque, d'abord, étoile filante au firmament de l'automobile française.
Son créateur, Jean Daninos, a réussi à lancer en 1954 une marque française d'automobiles de luxe, à une époque où le pays a perdu toutes ses grandes marques.
La deuxième raison, c'est sa carrosserie: une berline basse, racée, aussi luxueuse qu'une Bentley et aussi rapide qu'une Jaguar, grâce à une motorisation américaine puissante et fiable.
La troisième raison, c'est sa rareté: entre 1958 et 1964, 145 exemplaires d'Excellence série 1 et huit de série 2 ont été produits.
Présentée en 1956 mais disponible à partir de 1958, l...
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Artcurial
7 Rond-Point des Champs-Élysées Marcel-Dassault, 75008 Paris, France
Operating from Paris, France, Artcurial is a physical auction house handling classic, collector, and historic competition cars. They conduct live auctions at major European events, providing consignment and valuation services.
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