Facel Vega Mark III Coupé Extensively restored €34,000 invested with TÜV and expert opinion (1963)

Vehicle description

Highlights and general information

For sale is a Facel Vega 3 Coupé from 1963, painted in gray, with black leather interior.

Highlights:

• With H-registration, accident-free, current TÜV and ready to drive in a very well-kept condition
• Almost €34,100 has been invested in the car since 2011. It has been extensively restored and serviced and has been in very good condition both visually and technically ever since. Invoices and documentation of the work are available.
• A Certificate of Conformity (CoC) is available
• 2017 Steering gear completely overhauled
• 2019 Panorama windshield fitted, with frame, strips and seals
• 2021 New car carpets made from Dattel velour laid for youngtimers and classic cars
• 2021 Further saddlery work in the interior, trunk and leather parts
• Numerous other jobs, such as seals replaced, new wiring, filters etc. were carried out or renewed, everything is documented and recorded in detail
• An expert opinion from 2020 is available
• The engine on the Facel Vega was replaced by the Dutch workshop 1M Parts in 2015
• In addition to the engine, further work was carried out by 1M Parts in 2015 - invoice is available

General information about the vehicle

• First registration 1963
• Location Germany
• Unknown vehicle owner
• TÜV until 06/24
• H license plate
• Accident-free
• Fully roadworthy
• Restored
• With certificate

Model history

• The Facel Vega 3 Coupé, produced from 1963 to 1964, was a French sports car answer to earlier criticism. With a powerful 1.8-liter four-cylinder Volvo engine producing 108 hp, the vehicle offered solid performance, accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in 11 seconds. The combination of a robust steel frame and a lightweight aluminum body gave the coupé an elegant appearance. The interior is characterized by leather seats, wood trim and chrome accents.

Facts

Exterior & interior:

• Grey paintwork
• Interior with black leather upholstery, wooden steering wheel and elegant wooden dashboard
• Repaints are available

Engine and transmission:

• 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine with 108 hp
• Manual gearbox
• Last engine service 2022

Mileage:

• 100,000 km (estimated). Mileage can be traced.

Documentation:

• Vehicle documents, TÜV and service reports, invoices and expert reports.

Tires, brakes, body & underbody:

• Tires: 50-70 %
• Brakes: 50-70 %
• The bodywork is preserved
• The underbody is rust-free
• Please take a look at the photo gallery and videos to gain further insight into the condition of the vehicle.

Known defects

• Please take a look at the photo gallery and videos to gain further insight into the condition of the vehicle.

Summary

All in all, a very nice Facel Vega 3 Coupé from 1963 in gray is offered for auction here. The vehicle is H-registered, accident-free and has a current MOT. It has been extensively restored and serviced, with over €34,000 invested. A Certificate of Conformity (CoC) is present and many important parts, including the steering gear and windshield, have been overhauled or replaced. A Facel Vega 3 in such condition is an absolute highlight for enthusiasts.

Vehicle videos

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