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1961 Facel Vega HK500 (HK1) For Sale by Auction

For sale in our forthcoming auction on 4 november 2018, in Paris.

French title
Chassis n° BL 3
Bodywork n°0652
Engine n°ML383 31556


- Good state of conservation
- Interesting version with disc brakes
- One of 227 examples produced


At the end of the 1950s, Jean Daninos succeeded in his challenge: to give France the prestige brand it had been lacking since the world war. The Facel Vega HK 500, presented in 1958, is the result of a lineage born in 1954, and thanks to its homogeneity, the brand met with success. Its name underlines a weight/ power ratio of 5 kg per hp and its powerful mechanics allow it to easily exceed 200 km/ h.

The example on offer is an interesting HK1 version, with its disc brakes on all four wheels, approved in 1960. Purchased in 2012 from Artcurial while it had been in West of France since 1986, this HK500 is equipped with the desirable four-speed manual gearbox. Its bodywork, ivory-coloured with tinted glass, has been repainted in the past and is in good condition, but shows the marks of time. The black leather upholstery is original, as is the dashboard with a Radiomatic radio. Only the carpets, matching the upholstery, have been redone. In 2013, the shock absorbers were replaced, as were the tyres, and since then the work has focused on routine maintenance. The mechanics are running satisfactorily. This model, in a good state of conservation, has been little driven in recent years and will need a complete overhaul before to make the most of its great road qualities. Rare, refined and technically advanced for its time, the HK 500 is an exceptional grand touring car.

Please note due to a typing mistake, the chassis number on the title is BL13 instead of BL3.

Auction estimate: € 90, 000 – 130, 000

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