To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION WITHOUT RESERVE at RM Sothebys' Arizona
event, 17 - 18 January 2019.
Estimate:
$125,000 - $150,000
- One of 62 FV2B examples built
- Presents beautifully in silver over oxblood red leather
- Superb craftsmanship and styling from exclusive French
atelier
- Features the original Chrysler Hemi Fireflite engine
- Recently completed the Colorado Grand
The first Facel Vega cruised onto the world stage in 1954 and
immediately won acclaim as the ultimate luxury tourer, accompanied
by the ultimate price tag. Building upon the success of the FV1 and
FV2 models, the exclusive French automaker launched the FV2B in
1956, switching out the 4.5-liter motor for the more muscular
5.4-liter Chrysler Fireflite �Hemi' V-8. It produced 285 hp and a
top speed of 125 mph - an extraordinary performance for a stately
grand tourer weighing almost 3,700 lbs. The stalwart steel body is
affixed to a sturdy steel tubular chassis with servo-assisted
hydraulic drum brakes and a two-speed PowerFlite automatic
transmission, which provided excellent control even at high
cruising speeds. Increased power was wrapped in ravishing luxury.
Fine leather and exquisite wood embellish the interior and the
brightwork at the rear of the car is stainless steel, not
chrome-plate. The second year of production saw the FV2B adopt
dual-stacked headlights and twin side grilles.
This magnificent automobile is one of only 62 FV2B coupes produced
in 1956 and 1957. Chassis H19 has just emerged from a meticulous
cosmetic restoration finished in silver with oxblood leather
throughout and retains all its factory accessories and opulent
hand-crafted appointments. The Hemi V-8 engine remains in excellent
order as is evidenced by the fact that this stunning Facel Vega
recently completed the Colorado Grand, a tour of 1,000 miles
through challenging landscapes.
The Facel Vega remains an iconic legacy of the golden days of
motoring. This glorious FV2B offers an opportunity to acquire a
shining example of the exclusive French marque, sure to thrill with
its performance and stunning good looks at any and every event it
attends.
To view this car and others currently consigned to this auction,
please visit the RM website at rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/az19.
