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1958 Facel Vega FV4 'Typhoon' Coupe
Bonhams • US • 5 Jun 2022
Market Position:
Rare Sale
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1958 Facel Vega FV4 'Typhoon' Coupe
US • 5 Jun 2022
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AI Listing Summary
This 1958 Facel Vega FV4 'Typhoon' Coupe, chassis number FV4-58-317, is an extremely rare example, one of only 36 built. It features the highest performance 396ci Chrysler V8 engine available and an ultra-desirable 4-speed Pont-à-Mousson manual gearbox, one of eight so equipped.
Condition
6
The car is presented as an honestly original machine, ripe for sympathetic refurbishment or total restoration. The paintwork has been knocked back on the nose and left front wheel well, exposing rust-free metal. There is tin worm near the left front headlight. The original interior has held up well, although it is fraying in places.
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Manual
LHD
United States
FV4-58-317
1958
Auction
Not Sold
1958 Facel Vega FV4 'Typhoon' Coupe
Bonhams • US • 5 Jun 2022
Market Position:
Rare Sale
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Description
396ci Chrysler OHV TY6-Series Hemi V8
Engine Dual 4-Barrel Carter Carburetors 375bhp at 5,200rpm 4-speed Pont-à-Mousson Manual Transmission Independent Front Suspension - Live Rear Axle 4-Wheel Hydraulic Disc Brakes *Extremely rare example of the Typhoon model, one of 36 built *Fitted with the highest performance engine available from the Chrysler 300C *Ultra-desirable Pont-à-Mousson manual gearbox—one of eight examples so equipped *A beautifully original machine ready for sympathetic recommissioning or complete restoration THE FACEL VEGA TYPHOON The Facel motor company was founded in France and named for the acronym of Forges et Ateliers de Constructions d'Eure-et-Loir .
Originally a supplier of limited production automobile bodies for prestigious brands such as Panhard and Delahaye, Facel soon found that the post-war market for bespoke coachwork was dwindling, and hence, developed its own complete motorcar—the Facel Vega.
Launched in 1954 and named for the brightest star in the co...
Price Analysis vs Other Typhoons
£65,054
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£86,636
Median Price (Since 2020)
£101,283
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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