1957 Facel Vega FV4
- Engine
- Chrysler 300 FirePower Hemi V8, dual four-barrel carburetors, 325 hp
A very early example of the rare Facel Vega FV4, one of only 67 built between May 1957 and February 1958, and believed to be among just 36 equipped with the dual-quad 325 hp Chrysler 300 FirePower 'Typhoon' Hemi. Originally delivered to Texas and regularly used through 1968, the car was then disassembled in anticipation of restoration by an early enthusiast owner. It was subsequently acquired by noted collector Wayne Davis, who commissioned a show-quality restoration completed in 2012. The car presents with cordovan leather interior, Wilton carpets, wire wheels, and a full set of fitted luggage.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$263,200
- → 1968Factory deliveryOriginal Texas ownerpartial documentation
Car was delivered new to Texas and driven regularly until 1968.
- 1968 →Acquisition unknownEnthusiast restorerpartial documentation
Acquired the car and began disassembly for restoration, recognizing its rarity and long-term significance; work was not completed during their ownership.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownWayne Davispartial documentation
Noted collector who acquired the car in a disassembled state and commissioned a show-quality restoration, completed in 2012.
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- 1968Maintenance
Car was fully disassembled by an enthusiast owner in preparation for a restoration that was never completed during that ownership period.
The car remained in pieces until acquired by Wayne Davis.
- 2012Restoration
A comprehensive, show-quality restoration was carried out on behalf of collector Wayne Davis, bringing the car to a high cosmetic and mechanical standard with period-correct cordovan leather interior and Wilton carpets.
Restoration included fitting of proper wire wheels with Michelin radial tyres, power windows, and a Motorola AM/FM radio, along with a matched set of luggage.
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