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Not Sold (Est: £120,141 - £154,467)
1960 Facel Vega HK500
France • 1 Feb 2023
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AI Listing Summary
This 1960 Facel Vega HK500, chassis BE8, is one of only 202 built that year, making it a rare find. Originally sold in France, it boasts the sought-after Pont-a-Mousson manual gearbox and has been returned to its factory-correct color combination after a period of being refinished in black.
Condition
7
The car has been re-finished but returned to its factory-correct color combination, suggesting some restoration work. It was part of a collection until 2020, indicating it has been maintained. The description notes it presents a rare opportunity to acquire an exclusive French automobile, which implies it is in good condition but not necessarily perfect.
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Manual
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RHD/LHD:
LHD
Founded in 1939, Facel (Forges et Ateliers des Constructions d’Eure-et-Loir) was the brainchild of Jean Daninos.
After taking the reins in 1945, the Parisian-born engineer designed the Vega, which was introduced in 1954 and featured Chrysler V-8 power.
Built by hand, the Vega was an expensive automobile, but proved popular among wealthy individuals who appreciated both luxury and exclusivity.
Such was the impact of the model that the company was renamed Facel Vega in 1959, coinciding with the launch of the HK500, notable for its early adoption of disc brakes.
Just 202 HK500s were built in 1960, making this example—chassis BE8—something of a rarity.
The car was sold new in France, and in 1966 was bought by its second owner and relocated to Haute-Garonne.
They kept the car until 1978, when it was discovered and purchased by entrepreneur Andre Trigano; it remained in his care until his collection was sold in 2020.
Though re-finished in black during his ownership, it has since been ...
Points of note
£38,347
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£79,374
Median Price (Since 2020)
£172,841
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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