£150.8k (Est: £141.8k - £166.8k)
1963 Facel Vega Facel II Coupé
Bonhams • Belgium • 12 Oct 2025
Market Position:
Mid-Market
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£150,765 (Est: £141,806 - £166,830)
1963 Facel Vega Facel II Coupé
Belgium • 12 Oct 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1963 Facel Vega Facel II Coupé, chassis number HK2 A178, is the 79th Facel II produced and was originally intended for the American market. Restored in the early 2000s and recently refurbished, it features a 6.3-liter Chrysler V8 engine, automatic transmission, and is finished in Medium Blue with a dark red leather interior; it also comes with a US Title and EU taxes paid document.
Condition
8
The car was restored in the early 2000s and has been recently refurbished with approximately €30,000 spent. The body was reported to be sound, accident- and rust-free after being stripped to bare metal and repainted to a very high standard. The listing mentions that the car runs and drives beautifully, suggesting it is very well-maintained with minimal cosmetic imperfections.
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Automatic
LHD
Belgium
HK2 A178
1963
Auction
£150.8k (Est: £141.8k - £166.8k)
1963 Facel Vega Facel II Coupé
Bonhams • Belgium • 12 Oct 2025
Market Position:
Mid-Market
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Description
• The 79th Facel II produced • Automatic transmission • Restored in the early 2000s • Present ownership since 2023 • Extensively refurbished (€30,000 spent) "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, 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, Ava Gardner, and Tony Franciosa - whose car is offered here - being counted among the latter.
Confirming that there was high-performance substance behind Facel's unquestionable style, they were owned and driven by great motor racing figures s...
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£78,020
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£143,750
Median Price (Since 2020)
£287,170
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