• One of only 182 made • Pont-à-Mousson manual gearbox • Present ownership since 2011 • Requires re-commissioning • Twin four-barrel carburettors from new • 'Bleu Facel Irisé' colour scheme from new • Original mileage of just over 45.000 kms from new "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 drive...