£337.5k
1964 Facel Vega II Coupé
Bonhams • UK • 1 Dec 2013
Market Position:
Highest 10% of Past Sales
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£337,500
1964 Facel Vega II Coupé
UK • 1 Dec 2013
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1964 Facel Vega II Coupe, chassis number 'HK2 B160', is a rare, right-hand drive model with a Pont-à-Mousson manual gearbox and a 6.7-liter 'Typhoon' engine. Formerly owned by Ringo Starr, it was displayed at the 1964 Earls Court Motor Show and has been recently restored, making it a unique and highly desirable classic car.
Condition
8
The car underwent a restoration in 2012/2013 costing over £40,000 and has covered only some 1,000 miles since. It retains its original engine and beige leather interior and is finished in metallic red. The description states it is in generally excellent condition and drives perfectly.
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1,000 miles
HK2B 160
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
EPH 4B
1964
Auction
£337.5k
1964 Facel Vega II Coupé
Bonhams • UK • 1 Dec 2013
Market Position:
Highest 10% of Past Sales
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Description
'The HK500 was the most interesting car we ever made but the Facel II was the best.
It was totally elegant .' – Jean Daninos.
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, Joan Fontaine, Ava Gardner and Ringo Starr – first owner of the car offered here - 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) specialis...
Price Analysis vs Other Facel IIs
£78,020
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£143,750
Median Price (Since 2020)
£287,170
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 19th Jun 2014
Latest MOT mileage:
21,759 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 20th Jun 2013, 21,759 miles
Passed
On 26th Mar 2012, 21,759 miles
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