£129k
One of 36 produced, 1957 Facel Vega FV4 Coupé
Bonhams • France • 2 Feb 2012
Market Position:
Rare Sale
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£129,044
One of 36 produced, 1957 Facel Vega FV4 Coupé
France • 2 Feb 2012
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1957 Facel Vega FV4 Coupe, chassis number VF457NY8, is one of only 36 produced and was completed on July 27, 1957. It underwent a four-year restoration by WGM Restorations of Chicago and has won "Best in Class" at three concours events.
Condition
9
The car was restored over four years by WGM Restorations of Chicago, Illinois. Facel experts Hans Rúhe and Mark Morgan were consulted to ensure that originality and correctness were strictly maintained. The car has won "Best in Class" at three concours events.
/ 10
Automatic
LHD
France
VF457NY8
1957
Auction
£129k
One of 36 produced, 1957 Facel Vega FV4 Coupé
Bonhams • France • 2 Feb 2012
Market Position:
Rare Sale
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Description
In its relatively short life, the French firm of Facel produced approximately 2,900 cars, all of which were stylish, luxurious and fast.
Hand built, they were, of course, necessarily very expensive – the Facel II was priced in Rolls-Royce territory – and were bought by the rich and famous seeking something exclusive and distinctive.
The roll call of owners includes royalty, politicians, diplomats and entertainers; Tony Curtis, Danny Kaye, Ringo Starr, Joan Fontaine and Ava Gardner being counted among the latter.
Confirming that there was high-performance substance behind Facel's unquestionable style, they were owned and driven by great motor racing figures such as Sir Stirling Moss, Maurice Trintignant and Rob Walker.
Founded by Jean Daninos in 1939, Forges et Ateliers de Construction d'Eure-et-Loir (FACEL) specialised in the construction of aircraft components and metal furniture.
After the war the company engaged in the supply of car bodies to Panhard, Simca and Ford France, bef...
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