£57,743
1958 Facel Vega FV3B Coupe
Bonhams • US • 27 Jan 2023
Market Position:
Lower Mid-Market
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£57,743
1958 Facel Vega FV3B Coupe
US • 27 Jan 2023
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1958 Facel Vega FV3B Coupe, chassis number 58265, is one of only 90 FV3Bs built. Originally delivered with a desirable manual transmission and Hemi V8, it now features a 1970 Chrysler 340ci V8 and an automatic transmission, requiring mechanical servicing due to limited use post-restoration.
Condition
6
The car is described as the subject of an older restoration and having traveled only 6 miles in the past 14 years, suggesting it may require mechanical servicing. The listing also mentions that while it was originally delivered with a manual transmission and Hemi V8, it is currently fitted with a 1970 Chrysler 340ci V8 and an automatic transmission. This indicates a modification from its original configuration and potential need for reconditioning to restore it to its original specifications.
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Manual
LHD
United States
58265
1958
Auction
£57,743
1958 Facel Vega FV3B Coupe
Bonhams • US • 27 Jan 2023
Market Position:
Lower Mid-Market
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Description
4,941cc Chrysler OHV 'Hemi' V8
Engine Single Carburetor 253bhp at 4,600rpm 4-Speed Pont-à-Mousson Manual Transmission Front Independent Suspension – Live Rear Axle 4-Wheel Hydraulic Drum Brakes *Delivered new with the highly desirable manual transmission *Presented in its original colors *One of only 90 FV3Bs built *Grand Touring at its finest THE MOTORCAR OFFERED 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, 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 ...
Price Analysis vs Other FV3 Bs
£40,860
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£57,743
Median Price (Since 2020)
£70,392
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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