1955 Facel Vega FV1
The FV1 was Facel Vegas second model which was an updated version of the FV. It was made in limited production and to a very high standard. Power for the car came from Chrysler’s Firedome V8.
The $7,000 pricetag of the FV1 limited production to around 100 coupes and convertibles.
In Detail
| submitted by | admin |
| type | Series Production Car |
| built at | France |
| price $ | $ 7,000 |
| engine | Firedome V8 |
| position | Front Longitudinal |
| fuel feed | Single 2-Barrel Carburetor |
| displacement | 4769 cc / 291 in³ |
| power | 149.10001 kw / 200 bhp @ 4400 rpm |
| specific output | 41.94 bhp per litre |
| body / frame | Aluminum Body over Steel Chassis |
| driven wheels | RWD |
| front brakes | Drums |
| rear brakes | Drums |
| f suspension | Independent |
| r suspension | Live Axle |
| transmission | 2-Speed PowerFlite Automatic |
Auction Sales History
1955 Facel Vega FV-1 Coupe FV155-050 – sold for $203,500 Likely the First Facel Vega Delivered to the US. Well-Maintained Restoration. One of 32 Built; Fewer than 15 Extant. Robust Chrysler Hemi Power Concours & Rally Participant.
Auction Source: The Scottsdale Auctions by Gooding & Company
