10 Sweet Classic Cars

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8. 1959 Facel Vega HK500

The 1959 Facel Vega HK500 was a renamed, upgraded Facel Vega FVS. At first equipped with a 335 horsepower 5.8 liter V-8 from the FVS, the HK500 soon received an upgrade in the form of a 360 horsepower 6.3 liter Chrysler V-8 with a top speed of 147 mph. Initially disc brakes were optional, but became a standard shortly after production began. The HK500 featured a panoramic windshield, power steering, and power brakes.The interior was luxurious, and of exceptional workmanship. The dashboard was aircraft-inspired, and one of the first to feature a middle console over the gearbox. The rear seats folded flat to provide a luggage platform and additional access to the trunk. A total of 842 HK500 were produced before it was replaced by the Facel Vega II.