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Whitebox 1/43 Facel Vega FV Coupe 1958 (Metallic Red)

The Facel were fitted with a DeSoto Firedome 4.5 litre Hemi V8 engine, paired with either Chrysler's two-speed Powerflite automatic transmission or, at extra cost, a four-speed manual made by Pont-à-Mousson. At this stage, the 180 hp FV was capable of 172 to 193 km/h (107 to 120 mph) depending on which rear axle ratio was installed.