£21,275
1929 Lea Francis 12/40hp P-type Roadster
Bonhams • UK • 5 Sept 2015
Market Position:
Highest 20% of Past Sales
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£21,275
1929 Lea Francis 12/40hp P-type Roadster
UK • 5 Sept 2015
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1929 Lea Francis 12/40hp P-type Roadster, with coachwork believed to be by Avon rather than Cross & Ellis, boasts a modified engine, close-ratio gearbox, and a detailed history file. Purchased by the vendor 28 years ago, it has undergone restoration and is offered with numerous spares and documentation, presenting a well-preserved Vintage sports car with enhanced performance.
Condition
7
While the car has been regularly maintained and kept in a dehumidified garage, and is in remarkable condition for its age, there are a number of modifications and some wear that would drop it below 'Outstanding'. The car has had some restoration work, including paint, and the engine has been modified. Therefore a rating of 'Very Good' seems appropriate.
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15,000 miles
KX 4497
1929
Auction
13953
RHD
United Kingdom
£21,275
1929 Lea Francis 12/40hp P-type Roadster
Bonhams • UK • 5 Sept 2015
Market Position:
Highest 20% of Past Sales
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Description
*Extensive history file *Modified engine and close-ratio gear box *Enhanced performance *Well preserved Vintage sports car Already established as a maker of bicycles of the finest quality, Coventry-based Lea-Francis turned to motorcycle manufacture in 1911, proving equally successful in this new enterprise.
The company's first venture into motor manufacturing though, was a relative failure, but in 1922 Lea-Francis exhibited a light car powered by an 8.9hp Coventry Simplex sidevalve engine, and this C-type model would be the first produced in significant numbers.
The Coventry Simplex was soon replaced by a 1,247cc overhead-valve Meadows unit (on the D-type) while two 12/40hp models powered by Meadows' famous 1,496cc 4ED engine was additions to the range for 1926.
More powerful than its predecessors, the 4ED necessitated the introduction of a redesigned chassis, which was longer, wider and equipped with semi-elliptic springing all round, and a stronger, spiral bevel rear axle, both of...
Price Analysis vs Other P Types
£6,048
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£14,392
Median Price (Since 2020)
£24,187
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 25th Nov 2014
Latest MOT mileage:
7,672 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 26th Nov 2013, 7,672 miles
Failed
On 25th Jul 2012, 7,646 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Passed
On 25th Jul 2012, 7,646 miles
Failed
On 2nd Aug 2011, 7,636 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
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