Facel Vega Excellence - 1959

Presentation

This 1959 Facel Vega Excellence of American origin is a third hand with 23,349 miles. The seller indicates that the car is in good general condition, has a valid MOT and has had regular service. This Facel has had two owners in the United States, the last one having kept it for 40 years. In 2012, this Facel Vega was imported to Europe and kept in a private collection.

On the outside, the car is in good condition. The original paint, in its "Claire Lune" tint, has some visible defects in the gallery. The exterior plastics and seals are in good condition, as well as the headlights. The undercarriages have been treated in May 2021, pictures are available in the gallery.

The interior is in good condition. The "Rouge Vaumol" leather upholstery has no tears or holes but shows slight wear. The steering wheel and the dashboard are in good condition. The on-board instrumentation and electrical equipment are working normally.

The 8-cylinder 5.9-liter engine developed 345 hp when it left the factory. The seller indicates that the mechanics work normally as well as the automatic transmission. In recent years, it has benefited from the following mechanical expenses:
- Change of ignition coils in 2021
- Engine overhaul, with oil change, fuel pump, water pump and filters in 07/2019

Extensive mechanical restoration work was completed in 2015, full details of which are available in the gallery.

The car has its 4 original rims in good condition. The car brakes normally. Recently, the brake fluid has been replaced.

The seller is a professional located in the Netherlands in Naarden and accepts visits during the sale. The car will be sold with its German registration, a valid Dutch technical control, invoices.

The seller wished to define a reserve price.