This 1961 Facel Vega HK500 is said to have remained with the same California family from 1965 until very recently. Further claimed to run very well, the ad copy states that it’s matching numbers with no accident history and almost zero rust. Cosmetics are driver quality, and both paint and part of the interior have been redone in factory colors. Find it here on eBay in San Diego, California with reserve not met.

Tudor Gray paint is an older respray of the original color, and the seller says that close inspection reveals some lacquer checking and numerous chips. We like the apparently original rolling stock, especially how their gold centers contrast against the subdued but elegant body color. This design’s fins and taillights are definite highlights, and offer a uniquely French interpretation of a Detroit styling theme.

The interior is largely original, however front seat upholstery and carpets were replaced with OEM accurate materials some time ago. Fortunately, the beautiful dash retains all original looking instrumentation as well as a likely factory-fit radio.

Said to be matching numbers, the nearly 400 horse Mopar 383 is said to run very well with no smoke or other issues. The matching Torqueflite trans is also claimed to be original to this car, and together the two should offer lots of power, torque and smoothness befitting of such a grand old tourer.

It’s difficult to convey the magnetic presence these big old two doors command in person, but it’s less hard to picture how special a coachbuilt, limited production, Franco-American sports luxury coupe must feel to drive. Sadly, we’ll have to continue to imagine that last point.