£29,900
1949 Lea-Francis 14hp Sports Roadster
Bonhams • UK • 21 Mar 2015
Market Position:
Highest 10% of Past Sales
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£29,900
1949 Lea-Francis 14hp Sports Roadster
UK • 21 Mar 2015
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1949 Lea-Francis 14hp Sports Roadster, registration JVC 20, boasts a rich history including period competition and ownership by Bugatti specialist Ivan Dutton. Recent comprehensive engine rebuilds and maintenance, along with eligibility for historic motor sports events, enhance its appeal, though it's missing the buff log book.
Condition
7
The car has been comprehensively rebuilt and re-commissioned over the years, with recent work including an engine overhaul, new convertible hood, and hood frame repair. It also has in-period competition history, making it an exciting opportunity.
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81,682 miles (via 2008 MOT)
JVC 20
1949
Auction
3426
RHD
United Kingdom
£29,900
1949 Lea-Francis 14hp Sports Roadster
Bonhams • UK • 21 Mar 2015
Market Position:
Highest 10% of Past Sales
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Description
Purveyors of quality motor cars to those who preferred individuality to the banality of mass production, the long established Coventry firm of Lea-Francis recommenced production after WW2 with its 1939 range and it was not until 1947 that a new model arrived in the shape of the 14hp Sports.
Boasting up-to-the-minute styling, albeit somewhat reminiscent of the pre-war BMW 328, the Sports was powered by Lea-Francis's Riley-esque twin-camshaft 1.8-litre four and good for 85mph.
A mere 118 of these fast, stylish roadsters were produced between 1947 and 1949.
This example's factory build sheet confirms that it retains matching engine and frame numbers and was intended as a left-hand drive model.
However, 'JVC 20' appears to have been right-hand drive all its life, one possible explanation being that an overseas order was cancelled and the car completed for the home market.
Having started its life as a factory demonstrator, 'JVC 20' was photographed and mentioned in the 4th June 1952 ed...
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£25,760
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 10th Jun 2009
Latest MOT mileage:
81,682 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 11th Jun 2008, 81,682 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
- Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
User Entered:
- crack top windscreen n/s
- Oil leak
- hand brake close to having no reserve travel
Passed
On 30th Aug 2006, 78,724 miles
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