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After World War II, France's luxury car industry was nearly wiped out. But Jean Daninos, the visionary leader of Facel, refused to let this iconic tradition fade away. He dared to dream big and resurrect France's automotive heritage with the Vega. This exquisite Grande Routière was a masterpiece of engineering and design.  A sleek, elegant coupé body, meticulously crafted and welded to a robust tubular-steel chassis, the Vega embodied the very essence of French automotive luxury.This rare FV3 was delivered on April 17,1957. This masterpiece arrived in a year when Facel's production, steadily climbing, reached a remarkable 118 cars. Imagine the thrill of owning a Facel Vega, a car that masterfully blends elegant European design with the raw power of an American V8. It's a true successor to the legendary French Grandes Routières of the pre-war era, a car that embodies the spirit of luxury and performance.

1957 Facel Vega FV3 Coupé
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A Ford Comete, body by Facel. Currently on display at the California Automobile Museum.

Gaze upon this jewel and know that Sacramento loves its weird French cars.
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