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1961 FACEL VEGA HK500 - Lot 232
France • 10 Nov 2024
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This 1961 Facel Vega HK500 is a highly desirable FV1 model with a 4-speed manual gearbox and upgraded disc brakes. Having been owned by several collectors and recently overhauled, it presents a great opportunity for enthusiasts of fine mechanical engineering.
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The car has been well-maintained by collectors and has undergone a major overhaul. The listing mentions that the mechanics are operating normally and the car is the most desirable version of the model. This suggests the car is in excellent condition.
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1961 FACEL VEGA HK500 Chassis: BL 3 Body n° 0652 Engine n° ML383 31556 - 4-speed manual gearbox - Disc brakes - French registration After working for André Citroën from 1928 to 1935, Jean Daninos founded Forges et Ateliers de Construction d'Eure-et-Loir (FACEL) in 1939.
At the time, Facel's production was geared towards the aeronautical industry.
After the war, an automotive workshop is set up at the Courbevoie plant.
Facel studies the Dyna with Panhard, then collaborates with Simca, Ford France and anecdotally with Bentley.
Jean Daninos, keen to revive prestige car production in France, decides to build a car under his own name.
In terms of engines, he opted for the V8s that Chrysler agreed to supply, as he was unable to find a high-performance French engine.
It was in 1958 that the brand really showed what it was capable of, with the HK500.
The name emphasizes a power-to-weight ratio of 5 kg per hp, and its 360 hp V8 made it the "world's fastest four-seater cou...
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£38,347
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£79,374
Median Price (Since 2020)
£172,841
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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