Sold | 1962 Facel Vega II Coupé Registration no. 3 GXK Chassis no. HK2 B 148 Engine no. TY8-613270

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1962 Facel Vega II Coupé Registration no. 3 GXK Chassis no. HK2 B 148 Engine no. TY8-613270

United Kingdom • 27 Jun 2014

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1962 Facel Vega II Coupé, chassis number HK2 B 148, was formerly displayed at the 1963 Earls Court Motor Show. It was purchased in 1971 by a British television producer and has been garaged for over 20 years, requiring restoration due to an engine issue and general disuse.

Condition

3

The car is offered for restoration and sold strictly as viewed, indicating it requires significant work. It has been garaged for over 20 years and has a known engine issue. While it comes with original documentation, its current state suggests substantial reconditioning is needed to bring it back to its original condition.

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Transmission:

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Chassis No:

HK2 B 148

Odometer:

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Reg Number:

3 GXK

RHD/LHD:

LHD

'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 necessarily very expensive – the Facel II was priced in Rolls-Royce territory – and 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 fu...