FACEL-VEGA - Lot 1

Lot n° 1
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Estimation :
110000 - 130000 EUR
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Result : 219 648EUR
FACEL-VEGA - Lot 1
FACEL-VEGA FACEL-VEGA Type: HKII Production number 177 - model produced at 184 copies Serial No.: B 176 Date of first release: February 9, 1965 Fiscal power: 39 HP Current registration: 6975 SX 06 ENGINE: from CHRYSLER - 8 V-cylinders of 413 ci (6,800 cm3) - bore/stroke: 106.17 x 95.25 mm (model dimensions) - one central camshaft. Power supply: two carburettors Carter inverted four bodies. Gearbox: PAM 4-speed manual and reverse. Brakes: Hydraulic disc brakes on all four wheels, with vacuum servo brake. Left-hand drive - Gemmer steering. Wheels: spoked, chromed, tightened by central nut (Borrani rims originally). Tires: Michelin XWX 215 SR 15. BODYWORK: coach - 2 doors - 4 seats. Colour: Iridescent Facel Blue. Interior: beige leather seats and trim - beige carpeting. BACKGROUND: at the 1961 Paris Show, the Facel II succeeded the HK 500. Its bodywork is superb and balanced. Its V8 engine delivers performance to match the aesthetics. With this timelessly beautiful model, Facel-Véga has valiantly managed to defend the colours of France in the luxury market. This car was originally planned to be delivered to Sweden (black with beige interior). It is strongly presumed to have been exhibited on the stand at the Paris exhibition in 1964. It was still in the stock of new vehicles when FACEL SA ceased trading. It was delivered new to the USINOR Company. Its history is unknown until the late 1970s. It was acquired by the current owner in the 1980s, and was carefully repainted by the AUBERT body shop in Cannes. The mileage indicated by the odometer is currently : 82,051 Kms (five-digit counter). ENGINE: rotating (started). Condition of the engine compartment and underframes: original and in good condition. APPARATUS AND ELECTRICAL FACE: original state of use and original, to be restored. BODY: healthy, to be restored. IN