80 classic cars including Facel Vega HKII at Osenat Summer Sale
On June 29th, Osenat Auctions will showcase 80 vintage automobiles during its Summer Sale in Fontainebleau. Among the highlights is a Facel Vega HKII, the same model that belonged to Ringo Starr in 1962. This vehicle is part of a private collection that includes three cars, all restored to concours standards. Renowned designer Jean Daninos described the Facel II as "the epitome of elegance," with only 180 units produced. It is equipped with a 6.3-liter Chrysler Typhoon TY8 V8 engine, achieving a maximum speed of 240 km/h. The restoration has cost approximately €259,000, and the HKII was previously displayed at Retromobile in Paris, with Louis de Russe from Osenat involved in the sale.
Key facts
- Osenat Auctions Summer Sale on 29th June in Fontainebleau
- 80 classic cars offered
- Facel Vega HKII included, same model as Ringo Starr's 1962 car
- Car from a private collection of three concours-restored classics
- Only 180 Facel Vega HKII built
- 6.3-liter Chrysler Typhoon TY8 V8 engine
- Top speed 240 km/h
- €259,000 spent on restoration
- Exhibited at Retromobile Paris
- Louis de Russe of Osenat mentioned
Entities
Artists
- Ringo Starr
- Jean Daninos
Institutions
- Osenat Auctions
- Retromobile
Locations
- Fontainebleau
- France
- Paris