£223.7k
Delivered new to the King of Cambodia, Norodom Sihanouk 1964 Facel Vega Facel II Coupé
Bonhams • France • 2 Feb 2023
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Highest 20% of Past Sales
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£223,685
Delivered new to the King of Cambodia, Norodom Sihanouk 1964 Facel Vega Facel II Coupé
France • 2 Feb 2023
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1964 Facel Vega Facel II Coupe is one of only 182 made. It was delivered new to the King of Cambodia, Norodom Sihanouk, and used in his movie "Apsara." The car was professionally restored in the late 1990s and is well-known to the Amicale Facel Vega club.
Condition
8
The car has been professionally restored in the late 1990s by Lecoq, a well-known restorer. It is beautifully finished in gunmetal grey with a red leather interior. It is well-known to the Amicale Facel Vega club. These factors point to a rating of excellent.
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Automatic
924 KSE 75
1964
Auction
HK2B 179
LHD
France
£223.7k
Delivered new to the King of Cambodia, Norodom Sihanouk 1964 Facel Vega Facel II Coupé
Bonhams • France • 2 Feb 2023
Market Position:
Highest 20% of Past Sales
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Description
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One of only 182 made •
One of the last Facel IIs built • Automatic transmission • Professionally restored in the late 1990s • Known to the Amicale Facel Vega "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 (such as the Sha of Persia, who was the owner of the subsequent chassis number to the car on offer), 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 owne...
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£78,020
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£143,750
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£287,170
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