

1954 saw this dream become a reality with the introduction of the first ever Facel automobile onto the market, the Facel Vega FV1, equipped with a powerful and trustworthy American V8 Chrysler motor. Jean Daninos had always dreamt of manufacturing his own design of super car the "Grand Routier" or in other words, a luxurious, comfortable and practical 4-person sports car. In those days, the company was under the leadership of Jean Daninos. After the second world war Facel began constructing automobile bodies for Simca, Ford France and Panhard. The French company Facel (Forges et Ateliers de Construction due’s et Loir) was first established in 1938 as a manufacturer of stainless steel products for the aircraft industry. From 1960 onwards, the HK 500 was equipped with disc brakes all round. The undercarriage has independent wheel suspension with coil springs at the front and a live axle leaf spring suspension system at the rear. The vehicle is built upon a welded steel chassis within which the strong 6.2 Litre Chrysler V8 is mounted. Chrome was used sparingly on the HK 500 the bumpers, mirrors and side strips are all constructed of stainless steel.

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The robustly built automatic windows and the gear shift with it’s stylish buttons are extremely reliable and never fail. The car comes with all of the novelties which were common on the American market at the time. The leather upholstery is of an exceptionally high quality the comfort it offers reflects this. The interior is majestic with it’s mock walnut (in the French tradition) dashboard and beautifully chromed handles and switches. The Facel Vega HK 500 is an extremely luxurious car with a gorgeous finish and beautiful details.
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The HK 500 was, for a long time, the fastest fours seater production line automobile in the world with a top speed of an amazing 240 kilometers per hour (with manual gear shift). The Facel Vega HK 500 was considered by Jean Daninos himself as the best Facel ever built.
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*These automobiles are only for sale including a full restoration by AFH. It is advised to visit us to discuss your wishes, so we can give you a personal quote. The final price depends on your specific demands. Price quotes for the Facel Vega project cars including the restoration costs are not readily available. This project car can be purchased without a restoration order.
