Vehicle Description
1958 Facel Vega FVS Series 4
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Designer: Jean Daninos
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Estimate: $150,000 - $250,000
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Body Number: NY258
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Engine: 354 cid "Hemi" V8
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2 X 4-barrel Carter Carburetors/340 bhp
2-Speed Power-Flite Automatic Transmission
Power Assisted Front Disc Brakes with Hydraulic Rear Drum
Brakes
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Odometer: 8,550 miles
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Matching Numbers
American Horsepower, European Styling
Restored to Perfection
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The Model -Hard to believe that the beautiful Facel Vega
automobiles evolved from a company that specialized in in building
office equipment. By the late 1950's, these limited production
vehicles which had depended upon power plants supplied by Chrysler
from the start, had grown quite fan base among those who knew
quality automobiles. In 1958 the FVS which was powered by powerful
"Hemi" V8 supplied by Chrysler. Shifting the new Fanco-American
design was a choice of four-speed manual transmission of the
push-button operated Power-Flite automatic. This car was a mixture
of old-world body construction combined with a modern drive-train,
and it was well received. Just 85 units were produced in 1958 for
its premiere model year, and finding an original example in decent
condition is a rare treat indeed.
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The Car - This outstanding example of the Facel Vega had been
treated to a full and complete restoration. Finished in a pleasing
Argent Silver, it accents the deep "frenched" stacking headlights,
with gleaming chrome bumpers, trim and flashy wire wheels. Under
the hood is show-car ready with the might MoPar V8 beautifully
finished including the "Batwing" air-cleaner. The interior has been
finished in luxurious leather that will comfort the driver and
three of his most intimate friends. The superb wooden veneers
set-off the full assortment of gauges including the 160 MPH
speedometer. The trunk area has also been finished and presents
plenty of luggage room with the spare tire concealed in a special
compartment. Performance is reported to deliver neck-snapping
acceleration with smooth push-button shifting. As more collectors
start to realize how special these cars in design and execution,
their values continue to go up making this FVS a rising star you
need to try and catch. �
