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1963 Facel Vega Facel II

Coupe
$117,600
Sale Price
$140,000 - $180,000
Est. Range
No
Reserve
30 September 2022
Sold Date
110
Lot Number
#4
Visually maintained, largely original
Bonhams
Auction House
Chassis no. H2KA186; Engine no. TY8712203. Metallic blue over beige leather. 383/335hp Chrysler V8, single 4-barrel carburetor, automatic, chrome wire wheels, Michelin X tires, Marchal headlights, power windows, power steering, air conditioning, woodrim steering wheel.

Evaluation: Poor old repaint with abundant flaws and damage. Surface creased old upholstery. Dry, stiff and cracked body and window seals. Dirty wheels. Tired and in desperate need of some attention after nearly a decade on static display.

Bottom Line: Facel IIs are expected to be dual quad 355hp cars but this one has only a single 4-barrel and its condition begs for attention which will soon morph into a full restoration in the way these things happen. The price it brought, however, takes that into account with all (or at least most) of the uncertainties hedged and the result here makes sense for both parties.

by Rick Carey
7 October 2022
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