Brand Details
About Facel Vega
- Category
- Car
- Country
- France
- Region
- Europe
- Founded
- 1954
- Founder
- Jean Daninos
- Format
- Transparent PNG
Shown for identification. Facel Vega and its logo are trademarks of their respective owner.
Brand History
The Facel Vega Story
Facel Vega was the car marque of Facel, a French metal-stamping and coachbuilding firm led by Jean Daninos, which began producing complete cars in 1954. Its Chrysler V8-powered grand tourers, including the HK500 and Facel II, were among the fastest and most glamorous French cars of their era, favored by celebrities and racing drivers. The smaller Facellia, powered by a troubled in-house engine, generated heavy warranty losses that crippled the company.
Model Evolution
Facel Vega Through The Years
2 milestone models from 1954 to 1958.
1954Photo: Rex Gray from Southern California · CC BY 2.0
1958Photo: Mr.choppers · CC BY-SA 3.0
Current Lineup
Facel Vega collapsed in 1964, largely due to the financial damage caused by the unreliable Facellia engine.
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