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Facel Vega FV4 ‘Hemi Typhoon’, 1958 | € 115.000,--
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Facel Vega FV4 ‘Hemi Typhoon’, year 1958. Chassis (VIN) number NY 277. This is a matching-numbers car. Finished in the colour ‘Bleu Nuit métallisé’ (night blue metallic), combined with a dark red (rouge foncé) full leather interior, red headlining and red carpeting. This magnificent Facel Vega FV4 is one of only 32 examples built of the second-series Facel Vega FV. In the late 1950s and 1960s, Facel Vega catered to the few who wanted the very finest. With its flamboyant styling and exceptionally powerful engines, the marque positioned itself as an alternative to Bentley, Rolls-Royce and Ferrari, attracting celebrities, artists, racing drivers, royalty and industrialists alike. Artist Pablo Picasso, film star Ava Gardner, singer Frank Sinatra, musician Ringo Starr, racing driver Stirling Moss, fashion icon Christian Dior and Princess Grace Kelly of Monaco were among its famous owners. With evocative styling featuring many American influences, power windows, an automatic gearbox, optional air conditioning and sumptuous full leather interiors, Facel Vega occupied the very top end of the luxury GT market, where virtually no limits existed. This fabulous example was extensively restored and mechanically overhauled by renowned Facel Vega specialist Ian Webb in Cornwall, UK. Additional work and servicing were later carried out by the marque specialist Amicale Facel Holland. The automobile is in a very good to excellent condition, and it drives impressively. The 6.4-litre Chrysler ‘Typhoon’ Hemi V8 engine delivers 375 horsepower and enormous torque, while the exhaust note is magnificent. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a Chrysler PowerFlite automatic gearbox, operated by an elegant push-button selector mounted on the dashboard. Being behind the wheel of this car, or sitting comfortably in the passenger seat, is almost a surreal experience. The cabin atmosphere is so rich and colourful, and the dashboard so beautiful, that most people will be left in awe. The restoration was beautifully executed and, even years later, the car shows only minimal signs of use. The leather has acquired a wonderful patina and promises superb travelling comfort. The dashboard retains its original instruments, while the distinctive painted metal fascia with its wood-effect painted finish looks fabulous. The Facel Vega combines the virtues of elegant French styling with powerful American muscle. Facel Vega is a unique marque, and this FV4 represents that heritage with grandeur. This FV4 is far more than a showpiece; it is a true grand touring driver's car that can be enjoyed to the fullest.
This Facel Vega is for sale at Amicale Facel Holland.
Price: € 115.000, -.
AFH 2610
The Facel Vega FV4 is the successor of the Facel Vega FV 3B. The Facel Vega FV4 is a very luxurious 'grand routier' with excellent road holding capabilities and an overwhelming engine capacity. The Facel Vega is a 'majestic' sports car, the interior and the exterior show very characteristic details and ravishing French design. The automobile is very comfortable, even at very high speeds. The car features the finest leather seats, a beautiful dashboard, power windows and all the luxury one can ever wish in a classic car. All bright work at the exterior is not chromed; all these parts are fabricated of stainless steel. The steel body is built upon a very strong steel tubular chassis. The FV 4 came in two series 35/32 cars the first series fitted with a 5.8 litre engine, series 2 with a 6.4 litre unit. The suspension is independent at front and a live axle is used at the rear.
Technical data
V8 engine
cylinder capacity: 5801 cc. / series II 6430 cc.
capacity: 340 SAE bhp. / 375 SAE bhp.
carburettors: Carter 'four barrel'
gearbox: 3-speed automatic or 4-speed manual
weight: 1750 kg.
Facel Vega history
The French company Facel (Forges et Ateliers de Construction due’s et Loir) was first established in 1938 as a manufacturer of stainless steel products for the aircraft industry. After the second world war Facel began constructing automobile bodies for Simca, Ford France and Panhard.
In those days, the company was under the leadership of Jean Daninos.
Jean Daninos had always dreamt of manufacturing his own design of super car; the "Grand Routier" or in other words, a luxurious, comfortable and practical 4-person sports car. 1954 saw this dream become a reality with the introduction of the first ever Facel automobile onto the market, the Facel Vega FV1, equipped with a powerful and trustworthy American V8 Chrysler motor.
The addition of the Chrysler motor meant that Facel was one of the first manufacturers to combine European styled body work with a big reliable American V8...
The Facel Vega's were expensive and highly exclusive but they sold well, particularly amongst film stars and the rich and famous. With the passage of time the newer models became increasingly more expensive as extra improvements and features were introduced. At the end of the 1950’s, Facel had a motor designed specifically for use in a smaller model, the Facellia.
Unfortunately, these motors had so many teething problems that the huge amount of warranty claims they caused led the company into serious financial difficulties. The last ever models of the Facel line were fitted with Volvo P1800 (Facel III) and Austin Healey 150 pk six cylinder motors ( Facel 6). In 1964 this proud automobile finally went out of production.
Facel Vegas are cherished by enthusiasts all over the world to this very day. This extremely unique class of vehicle can easily be placed alongside classic makes such as Rolls-Royce, Bentley en Lagonda. Even though Facel did not manufacture it’s own motors, it is safe to say that the vehicle commonly known as the "Grand Routiers" of automobiles is of absolute top class and continues to leave a deep and lasting impression.
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Seller: Amicale Facel Holland
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