SOLVED: WTH # 223 - 1966 Facellia convertible with Delage D6 3L engine and custom grill

[sixtee5cuda]

What car is this, and what engine powers it?

[sixtee5cuda]

Up!  After a short visit with the rookie(s), this one is ready for the experts.

[targhediferro]

The car is a Facel Vega Facellia II, but I don't know what's hidden behind that long nose.

[sixtee5cuda]

Yes, I believe it is a Facellia.  Do you need a lock?

[targhediferro]

No thank you, I've no clue at the moment.

[mekubb]

This particular Facel Vega Facellia II is powered by a Delage engine. I found almost the same pic on the internet with some luck, typing Facellia with modified front...

[sixtee5cuda]

Mekubb's answer is good enough for a point.

The car is a Facellia from around 1966, with a D6 3L engine.  I found indication the name Gerem (Geren?) was also involved, but that may just be the name of the extended grill.

The project may have been an attempt to revive the Delage brand, a student project, or both.

A better picture, taken at the same location:

[sixtee5cuda]

Another image of the Facellia/Delage, with a different hood and grill:

[fyreline]

I like the first version better!

[Carnut]

How to ruin a perfectly nice design..

[RayTheRat]

   That's awful!