Equipment
413/390hp Chrysler "Max Wedge" V-8, dual quads, Pont-a-Mousson 4-speed, power windows, RCA multiband radio, chrome wire wheels, Pirelli P4000 tires, Marchal Euro headlights.
Condition
#3 Good
Runs and drives well. Flaws not noticeable to passersby. Most common condition.
Quick old repaint with two big star chips and a fluid stain on the hood. Sound original upholstery. Wiper scratched windshield. Original and used underneath. Restored a while ago and neglected since, it is a promising project, but not one to be undertaken lightly.
Market commentary
One of four Facel Vegas offered here and one of two with the Pont-a-Mousson 4-speed (most have Chrysler Torque-Flite automatics.) Often overlooked, Facels are fast, luxurious and surprisingly well built. They're also big. The combination of the Max Wedge dual quad V-8, 4-speed and rare color make this a special example that the bidders valued fully in this transaction. It won't be inexpensive to get back on the road but when it is the new owner will enjoy its distinctive styling and shattering performance to the detriment of many better known contemporaries.