£57,500
1962 Facel Vega Facel II Coupé Project
Bonhams • UK • 10 Dec 2015
Market Position:
Lowest 10% of Past Sales
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£57,500
1962 Facel Vega Facel II Coupé Project
UK • 10 Dec 2015
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1962 Facel Vega Facel II is a rare, right-hand drive model, one of only 182 built. Sold as a restoration project after decades in storage, it presents a unique opportunity to revive a classic Grande Routière. The car comes with valuable spare parts but requires extensive work to return it to its former glory.
Condition
3
This Facel Vega Facel II is listed as a 'project' offered for restoration, indicating it is not in running condition and requires significant work. The description mentions it has been stored untouched in a garage since 1976, suggesting considerable cosmetic and mechanical reconditioning is needed. The listing explicitly states it is sold strictly as viewed, implying the buyer assumes all responsibility for its current state.
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19,896 miles
491 HYX
1962
Auction
HK2 A114
RHD
United Kingdom
£57,500
1962 Facel Vega Facel II Coupé Project
Bonhams • UK • 10 Dec 2015
Market Position:
Lowest 10% of Past Sales
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Description
*One of only 182 built *Rare right-hand drive version *Importer's press car *Offered for restoration 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.
Launched in 1961, the Facel II was destined to be the last of the V8-engined models, production ceasing in 1964 after an unsuccessful venture into engine manufacture effectively bankru...
Price Analysis vs Other Facel IIs
£78,020
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£143,750
Median Price (Since 2020)
£287,170
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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