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There were just 36 examples of the Facel Vega FV4 model produced. This example was completed on July 27th of 1957. Its early history is not fully known; it did reside in Northern California for at least 35 years before being purchased in October of 2004 from San Jose by Larry Gesiakowski, owner of WGM restorations in Chicago, Illinois. When purchased, it was original and complete but showing its age. Over the next four years, the car was given a restoration bringing it back to its former glory.
The car was originally colored black over red leather. Today it wears deep aubergine exterior with natural leather hides in the interior. Over ten hides were used in the work, which took in excess of 300 hours to complete. The dashboard is hand-painted trompe l'oeil metal. The trunk has a fitted tool tray completely equipped, down to the spare Marchal bulbs. It has power steering, power brakes, electric windows, and tinted glass.
The car was purchased from Mr. Gesiakowski by the current owner. It has been shown three times and, in each case, it has captured Best in Class honors: initially at the Palos Verdes Concours in September 2010; next at the Desert Classic Concours d'Elegance in La Quinta, California in February 2011; and most recently in May 2011 at the Greystone Mansion Concours d'Elegance in Beverly Hills, California.
In 2011, the car was offered for sale at the Pebble Beach Auction presented by Gooding & Company. The car was estimated to sell for $150,000 - $180,000. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for the sum of $143,000 inclusive of the buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2011
The car was originally colored black over red leather. Today it wears deep aubergine exterior with natural leather hides in the interior. Over ten hides were used in the work, which took in excess of 300 hours to complete. The dashboard is hand-painted trompe l'oeil metal. The trunk has a fitted tool tray completely equipped, down to the spare Marchal bulbs. It has power steering, power brakes, electric windows, and tinted glass.
The car was purchased from Mr. Gesiakowski by the current owner. It has been shown three times and, in each case, it has captured Best in Class honors: initially at the Palos Verdes Concours in September 2010; next at the Desert Classic Concours d'Elegance in La Quinta, California in February 2011; and most recently in May 2011 at the Greystone Mansion Concours d'Elegance in Beverly Hills, California.
In 2011, the car was offered for sale at the Pebble Beach Auction presented by Gooding & Company. The car was estimated to sell for $150,000 - $180,000. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for the sum of $143,000 inclusive of the buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2011
2011 Gooding and Company - Pebble Beach Auctions
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $150,000-USD $180,000
Sale Price :
USD $143,000
1957 Facel Vega FVS Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Facel Vega FVS
(Data based on Model Year 1957 sales)
1957 Facel Vega FV4 Chassis#: FVS-NY-275 Sold for USD$195,552 2020 Artcurial : Automobiles sur les Champs | |
1957 Facel Vega FV3 Chassis#: FV3 57174 Sold for USD$240,933 2018 Artcurial : Retromobile | |
1957 Facel Vega FV4 Chassis#: FV4-57-235 Sold for USD$253,606 2016 Rétromobile 2016 by Artcurial Motorcars | |
1957 Facel Vega FV4 Chassis#: FV4 57NY8 Sold for USD$143,000 2011 Gooding and Company - Pebble Beach Auctions | |
1957 Facel-Vega FV2B Convertible Chassis#: FV2B-56-108 Sold for USD$231,000 2009 Pebble Beach Auction : Gooding & Company | |
1957 Facel Vega FV4 Chassis#: 57H47 Sold for USD$47,300 2005 Vintage Motor Cars at Amelia Island |
Facel Vega FVSs That Failed To Sell At Auction
1957 Facel Vega FVS's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1957 Facel Vega FV2B | TY2T8466 | 2009 Bonhams Fine Vintage and Collectors' Motorcars at Reims | $60,000 | $80,000 |
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