Introduced in 1962 and in production for only three years, Facel built just 136 of its ultimate Facel IIs before ruinous French automobile taxation forced Facel to cease operations. After years of production and refinement the Facel II was close to the perfected embodiment of the French auto tradition’s three-quarter century history.
Power is provided by Chrysler’s 383 cubic inch wedge V-8 putting 355hp through the Torqueflite automatic transmission. 4-wheel disc brakes ensured that even nearly two tons of luxury and elegance were under control.
Story by Hyman LTD
