French title
Chassis no. HK2 - A159

- Full high-quality restoration
- Only 184 built
- The ultimate Facel Vega
- No reserve

As the identification certificate from the Amicale Facel Vega confirms, chassis no. A159 was supplied new on 7 June 1962 to the Auto-Becker dealership in Germany. Its TY8 engine was mated to an automatic gearbox; the body was in iridescent Facel blue with an interior in blue leather (3015). It was equipped with tinted glass, Borrani wire wheels, a Nardi steering wheel and Radiomobile radio. It was also noted that it had forged steel wheel hubs, a stronger English steering arm and a modified gearbox.
It was as a wreck, without any papers, that Alain Ragault bought the car at the start of the 2010s, before embarking on a courageous restoration, shown in an extensive set of photos. The body was completely rebuilt by Daniel German, while the upholstery was handled by Serge Sellerie; a plate in honour of these craftsmen has been mounted in the boot. Naturally, the engine, electrical system and running gear were also restored. This model, the cornerstone of his collection, was Ragault 's pride and joy; he spent more than seven years on its restoration but would never live to enjoy it. In 2022, in order to put the finishing touches to it, the car was entrusted to the excellent firm of Vega Passion and an invoice for more than 16,000 € lists the work undertaken. The Facel II, of which 184 were built, was the most accomplished Facel Vega model, the quickest too, not to mention its exceptionally elegant styling or its luxurious interior. Its new owner will be able to enjoy the many years of work needed to breathe new life into this masterpiece of the French car industry.

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