£78,020
1963 Facel Vega Facel II Coupe
Bonhams • US • 29 Sept 2023
Market Position:
Lowest 10% of Past Sales
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£78,020
1963 Facel Vega Facel II Coupe
US • 29 Sept 2023
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a 1963 Facel Vega Facel II Coupe, one of fewer than 185 produced. It was originally delivered to the US and is in its original color scheme. The car has a 383ci Chrysler 'Wedge' V8 engine and a 3-Speed Torqueflite Automatic Transmission.
Condition
5
The car has been on static display for a dozen years and recommissioning is recommended before active use. The listing reports that some refurbishment had been done prior to 2010, but there are no records for this work. Also, details of its early American history are sparse.
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Automatic
LHD
United States
HK2 B141
1963
Auction
£78,020
1963 Facel Vega Facel II Coupe
Bonhams • US • 29 Sept 2023
Market Position:
Lowest 10% of Past Sales
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Description
383ci Chrysler 'Wedge' OHV V8
Engine Single Carter AFB Carburetor 355bhp at 4,800rpm 3-Speed Torqueflite Automatic Transmission Front Independent Suspension – Live Rear Axle 4-Wheel Dunlop Disc Brakes *One of fewer than 185 Facel II's produced *In its original color scheme *Original delivered to the US *The 142nd Facel II built THE FACEL VEGA II "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.
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£78,020
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£143,750
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£287,170
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