Est: £50,000 - £60,000
1960 Facel Vega HK500
Iconic Auctioneers • UK • 14 Nov 2026
Market Position:
Lowest 20% of Past Sales
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Est: £50,000 - £60,000
1960 Facel Vega HK500
UK • 14 Nov 2026 • Lot 201
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
A rare 1960 Facel Vega HK500 RHD manual with matching numbers and a 6.3-litre V8 engine, boasting a documented history including celebrity ownership. Presented in Peony Red with grey interior, it shows 64,000 miles and has a current MOT with no advisories, though the interior displays patina and some items are inoperative.
Condition
7
Well-documented history, good mechanicals, original interior patina, some non-op items
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64,000 miles
HKBD2
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
KSJ 428
1960
Auction
Est: £50,000 - £60,000
1960 Facel Vega HK500
Iconic Auctioneers • UK • 14 Nov 2026
Market Position:
Lowest 20% of Past Sales
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Description
Founded by Jean Daninos in 1939, Forges et Ateliers de Construction d'Eure-et-Loir (FACEL) originally specialised in the production of aircraft materials before the outbreak of war in 1939.
After World War II, Facel distributed car bodies to Panhard, Simca and Ford France.
It would not be until 1954 that Facel began to manufacture its own vehicle, the Facel Vega FV, which was unveiled at the Paris Salon in 1954.
Crippling legislation immediately after the war made it virtually impossible for luxurious cars to be manufactured in France, but despite this, Jean Daninos was passionate about reigniting the romance of lavishly glamorous French motoring. With no post-war European power unit available that would suitably complement the magnificent luxurious interior and exterior of his new creation, Daninos turned to the 276 cubic inches (4.5-litre) De Soto Firedome V-8.
This was a dependable engine, with a 7.5:1 compression ratio and pushrod-operated overhead valves, pushing out 170 horse...
Price Analysis vs Other HK500s
£38,347
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£79,374
Median Price (Since 2020)
£172,841
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on 3rd Sept 2027
Latest MOT mileage:
64,006 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 4th Sept 2026, 64,006 miles
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