Facel Vega: The name remains fascinating for many car enthusiasts as one of the last great French luxury brand. But the name of Facel Vega has almost eclipsed the Facel company: Forges et Ateliers de Constructions of Eure-et-Loir, whose history has remained so far largely unknown. The very small firm, founded in 1939, is initially a single subcontractor for aviation.

After its debut at Citroën, and an amazing journey to the United States during the war, Jean Daninos takes the management of the company in 1945 Facel-Metallon. Made a remarkable expansion of industrial business bodybuilder, specializing in luxury body and light alloys. After the Dyna Panhard, Simca brings Facel Ford France and their finest post-war body.

Anticipating the Bentley Continental, Bentley Cresta manufactured in France by Facel inaugurate a new cocktail of luxury and performance that will be the basis of the new French brand that John Daninos dream. Thus, from 1954 to 1964, Jean Daninos, the creator of the brand, gave the world a series of Grand Touring cut that could compete with the biggest names in the automotive industry.

Facel Vega fought the equal footing with Ferrari, Aston Martin and Mercedes 300 SL ... In addition to their outstanding performance, the Facel Vega owned luxury and comfort for this class of cars. Success is waiting for you, and many celebrities adopt this exceptional car, Ambassador of Parisian chic. Royalty, Hollywood stars, captains of industry, politicians from all countries ... are seduced by this stunning grand tourer.

Certainly sports, Facel Vega cars are also car drivers Stirling Moss, Maurice Trintignant and Nano Da Silva Ramos. For our ambassadors and politicians, Jean Daninos creates luxury sedan with amazing Excellency has never been surpassed to this day in the French production. The Facellia, launched in 1959, completes the range to counter Facel Porsche, Alfa Romeo and other MG ... A new engine will ruin insufficiently developed in 1961 by Jean Daninos ambitions to become a full-fledged French manufacturer.

With its dynamic staff, political support, relying on teams of engineers and craftsmen at the top of their art, he managed nevertheless to live the company until 1964 successively launching the fabulous Facel II The attractive Facel III, then promising Facel 6 ... Based on a completely new documentation, this book reveals for the first time all aspects - technical, human, financial, political - the story of John Daninos, society Facel Facel Vega and.

Immerse yourself in the spirit of the time, treat yourself to a trip back in time you will discover the fascinating adventure Facel! A unique book unprecedented prestigious French brand.