By Brandy Elitch
The first Facel Vega, built in 1954, seen at Monterey last year.
Facel Vega: Le Dernier Astre Francais.
At the end of the second world war, France was destitute and virtually bankrupt. Much of its industrial base was destroyed, as well as the basic infrastructure, such as railway lines, bridges, roads, etc. A socialist government took power, and their tax policies taxes on luxury cars were punitive. [Read more…] about A Look at the Facel Vega