Facel-Vega is the last French Luxury car manufacturer in History, challenger of no less than Maserati, Ferrari and Aston Martin.
Successor of the mythical Bentley Continental R as the fastest luxury Coupé in the world, the Facel Vega HKII was the epitome of wealth, elegance and power...
Maybe the most exclusive and costly Gran Tourismo of the sixties, with over 250 km/h and a timeless, breathtaking beauty, the Facel-Vega HK II was the fine automobile of the happy few : Stirling Moss, Maurice Trintignant, Shah of Iran, King of Morocco, Prince Saoud of Arabia, Prince Charles of Belgium, Joan Collins, Tony Curtis, Anthony Quinn, Ringo Starr, Ava Gardner... all chose the Facel Vega HK II because it was simply the fastest and most exclusive Coupé of its time.
Comparable to the contemporary Ferrari 500 Superfast, Aston Martin DB5, or Maserati 5000 GT for fascinating beauty, speed and prestige, the HK2 is excessively rare on the market, and almost impossible to find in Right-Hand drive.
This RHD Facel Vega HK II is one of only 26 ever built. This example is probably the most perfect, after its restoration by prestigious Carrosserie Lecoq (Paris).
The engine is the powerful 6,3 litre Chrysler mated with the lighter Aluminum 3-gear automatic gearbox. This example is fitted with the indispensable power steering option.
In spite of the complete restoration, mileage shown on the odometer has been kept at 91.000 miles, a probably correct figure, which is part of the History of the car. Of course, when you admire this automobile, when you open the door, sit inside and start the engine, it looks and sounds new.
The wheels are locked onto race-style central hubs with butterfly nuts.
Some useful details have been taken care of : for example, an additional electric fuel pump triggered by a hidden switch allows to fill the carburettor before launching the starter - as in a racing car ; this saves battery power since it is used only when the engine is ready to start.
Otherwise, the car is absolutely authentic and brings you back to the glorious sixties when people of taste and wealth could take possession of this ultimate luxury Coupé, the best that money could buy.
This fine automobile has had a very interesting history, most of which was spent in England, with the same registration number ("5 GVX", see period picture below). It was first registered on January 1st 1960, and has kept the same registration number until it left England. The first owner was Mr Jack Bowthorpe, founder of an electronics Company, Bowthorpe Holdings (now Spirent).
This Facel Vega HKII has probably been in the hands of racing driver Ron Fry, famous for his endurance successes with Ferrari LM and Ford GT40.
At a certain point in time, this HK II also belonged to a most controversial personnality, a Mr. Anton Von Kassel, who had a complicated an much publicised affair with Alexandra (Sasha) Bruce, daughter of a former UK American Ambassador.
The car then remained in England until the mid-eighties when it was bought by a French Industrial businessman. It is only in the last couple of years that an ambitious and comprehensive restoration program was entrusted to Carrosserie Lecoq, arguably the best specialist for Classic Cars "concours" restoration. Every time Lecoq completely restores a fine automobile to its original glory, a prestigious brass plate - with individual number - is fitted in the engine bay, as a signature of a famous Artist.
Its history is well-known and documented, and it has been carefully maintained and preserved during over half a century.
Available immediately in Paris ; we also deliver your Classic Automobile to your door, wherever in the world. We accept part payment with another Classic.
In case you have a Classic automobile - no matter its condition- that you consider selling, please do get in contact with us.
Successor of the mythical Bentley Continental R as the fastest luxury Coupé in the world, the Facel Vega HKII was the epitome of wealth, elegance and power...
Maybe the most exclusive and costly Gran Tourismo of the sixties, with over 250 km/h and a timeless, breathtaking beauty, the Facel-Vega HK II was the fine automobile of the happy few : Stirling Moss, Maurice Trintignant, Shah of Iran, King of Morocco, Prince Saoud of Arabia, Prince Charles of Belgium, Joan Collins, Tony Curtis, Anthony Quinn, Ringo Starr, Ava Gardner... all chose the Facel Vega HK II because it was simply the fastest and most exclusive Coupé of its time.
Comparable to the contemporary Ferrari 500 Superfast, Aston Martin DB5, or Maserati 5000 GT for fascinating beauty, speed and prestige, the HK2 is excessively rare on the market, and almost impossible to find in Right-Hand drive.
This RHD Facel Vega HK II is one of only 26 ever built. This example is probably the most perfect, after its restoration by prestigious Carrosserie Lecoq (Paris).
The engine is the powerful 6,3 litre Chrysler mated with the lighter Aluminum 3-gear automatic gearbox. This example is fitted with the indispensable power steering option.
In spite of the complete restoration, mileage shown on the odometer has been kept at 91.000 miles, a probably correct figure, which is part of the History of the car. Of course, when you admire this automobile, when you open the door, sit inside and start the engine, it looks and sounds new.
The wheels are locked onto race-style central hubs with butterfly nuts.
Some useful details have been taken care of : for example, an additional electric fuel pump triggered by a hidden switch allows to fill the carburettor before launching the starter - as in a racing car ; this saves battery power since it is used only when the engine is ready to start.
Otherwise, the car is absolutely authentic and brings you back to the glorious sixties when people of taste and wealth could take possession of this ultimate luxury Coupé, the best that money could buy.
This fine automobile has had a very interesting history, most of which was spent in England, with the same registration number ("5 GVX", see period picture below). It was first registered on January 1st 1960, and has kept the same registration number until it left England. The first owner was Mr Jack Bowthorpe, founder of an electronics Company, Bowthorpe Holdings (now Spirent).
This Facel Vega HKII has probably been in the hands of racing driver Ron Fry, famous for his endurance successes with Ferrari LM and Ford GT40.
At a certain point in time, this HK II also belonged to a most controversial personnality, a Mr. Anton Von Kassel, who had a complicated an much publicised affair with Alexandra (Sasha) Bruce, daughter of a former UK American Ambassador.
The car then remained in England until the mid-eighties when it was bought by a French Industrial businessman. It is only in the last couple of years that an ambitious and comprehensive restoration program was entrusted to Carrosserie Lecoq, arguably the best specialist for Classic Cars "concours" restoration. Every time Lecoq completely restores a fine automobile to its original glory, a prestigious brass plate - with individual number - is fitted in the engine bay, as a signature of a famous Artist.
Its history is well-known and documented, and it has been carefully maintained and preserved during over half a century.
Available immediately in Paris ; we also deliver your Classic Automobile to your door, wherever in the world. We accept part payment with another Classic.
In case you have a Classic automobile - no matter its condition- that you consider selling, please do get in contact with us.