Four elegant vintage grand tourers and roadsters with American powertrains anchor the 2025 Lucky Collector Car Auction Spring Classic.
A curated group of rare and historically significant grand touring cars crossed the auction block at the Lucky Collector Car Auction’s Spring Classic 2025, showcasing a unique blend of European design and American muscle.
Among the standout offerings was a 1963 Facel Vega Facel II, widely regarded as one of the most refined GTs of the era. With a Chrysler 383ci “Typhoon” V8 under the hood and elegant red paintwork, this French-built grand tourer once boasted the title of "fastest four-seat coupe in the world." One of just 180 produced, this example featured a new leather interior and faux wood dash, and was presented in excellent condition with only 13,956 miles showing.
Another highlight was a 1953 Nash-Healey Roadster, one of only about 160 examples bodied by Italian design house Pinin Farina that year. A product of a rare transatlantic partnership between Nash-Kelvinator and British engineer Donald Healey, the car retains its original engine block and chassis numbers. The convertible, finished in white with a red interior and beige top, reflects an era of hand-built sports cars that predated even the Chevrolet Corvette.
Also featured was a 1974 Jensen Interceptor III Convertible, blending British craftsmanship and Italian style with raw American power. Fitted with a Chrysler 440 V8 and TorqueFlite automatic transmission, this Interceptor had been part of a museum collection since 1993. With Recaro seats and updated leather upholstery, the chocolate-toned convertible remains a stylish and rare find among 1970s GTs.
Rounding out the group was a 1958 Facel Vega FV3B, one of just 90 built. Although no longer fitted with its original Chrysler Hemi and manual transmission, the car retained its factory-correct grey-over-red color scheme. Now powered by a 340ci V8, it had traveled just six miles over the last 14 years, underscoring its preservation-focused care.
Together, these vehicles highlighted the golden age of international collaboration in the automotive world—where American horsepower met European elegance in unforgettable fashion.
