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Rare manual transmission example, complete with factory luggage and tools , 1956 Facel Vega FV2B Coupé
Bonhams • US • 3 Jun 2012
Market Position:
Rare Sale
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Rare manual transmission example, complete with factory luggage and tools , 1956 Facel Vega FV2B Coupé
US • 3 Jun 2012
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1956 Facel Vega FV2B Coupe is a rare manual transmission example, complete with factory luggage and tools. It was originally designated to be sold new in Paris to American Banker, Ted Bassett.
Condition
8
The car is described as being in very fine condition. It has been restored by a known Facel collector. The car is complete with rarely found four piece set of factory luggage and still retains its original tool kit.
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Manual
LHD
United States
FV2B-56 106
1956
Auction
Not Sold
Rare manual transmission example, complete with factory luggage and tools , 1956 Facel Vega FV2B Coupé
Bonhams • US • 3 Jun 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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