1963 Facel Vega Facel II Coupé
- Engine
- 383 ci (6.3L) Chrysler OHV V8, single four-barrel carburetor, 355 bhp at 4,800 rpm
- Colour
- Mercedes White ('Blanc Mercédes')
Chassis HK2 B141 is the 142nd of approximately 182 Facel II coupés produced, originally delivered new to the American market through Hoffman Motors and finished in Blanc Mercédes with red leather. After its early US history, it passed through French ownership during the 1990s, including a period in the possession of Alain de Boissieu, son-in-law of General Charles de Gaulle. Prior to its current ownership it received mechanical refurbishment by the late marque specialist Pierre de Seibenthal. It has been held in static collection since 2010 and recommissioning is advised before road use.
Ownership
- 2022-06-05Auction saleSold US$160,000
- → 2000Acquisition unknownAlain de Boissieupartial documentation
Son-in-law of General Charles de Gaulle; car was back in France and stored in his garage by the 1990s. Early American ownership history is largely undocumented.
- 2000 → 2010Private saleAlain Copinepartial documentation
French owner who held the car for roughly ten years; brake, electrical, steering, and air conditioning work reportedly carried out during this period, along with drivetrain and suspension work attributed to marque specialist Pierre de Seibenthal.
- 2010 →Private saleCurrent vendorpartial documentation
Car has been kept as a static display piece and has not been driven during this ownership; recommissioning is advised before road use. No supporting service documentation accompanies the vehicle.
- Date unknownFactory deliveryHoffman Motorspartial documentation
US market importer that placed the original factory order; car was delivered new to the American market through this dealership.
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- —MechanicalPierre de Seibenthal
Braking system, electrical wiring, power steering, and air conditioning were all refurbished. Engine, gearbox, and suspension were rebuilt or overhauled by the late marque specialist Pierre de Seibenthal.
Work reported to have taken place prior to the current owner's acquisition in 2010; no supporting documentation accompanies the car.
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