£158.3k
1928 Lea-Francis 1½-Litre S Type Hyper Sports Two-Seater
Bonhams • UK • 24 Jun 2016
Market Position:
Rare Sale
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£158,300
1928 Lea-Francis 1½-Litre S Type Hyper Sports Two-Seater
UK • 24 Jun 2016
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1928 Lea-Francis is a significant piece of motorsport history, having been part of the works team at the Ards Tourist Trophy and raced by W H Green. Restored by the Green family and Meadows specialists, it blends originality with sympathetic updates, offering a unique opportunity to own a well-documented and historically important vehicle.
Condition
8
The car has been restored and driven sparingly since the rebuild. The engine was rebuilt by specialists, and the restoration work was approved by an expert. While the car is not in original condition due to modifications like the control pedals and a replacement crankcase, the original parts are included. The listing highlights the car's historic significance and the quality of the restoration, suggesting it is in excellent condition.
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38,014 miles (via 2016 MOT)
WK 7492
1928
Auction
14005
RHD
United Kingdom
£158.3k
1928 Lea-Francis 1½-Litre S Type Hyper Sports Two-Seater
Bonhams • UK • 24 Jun 2016
Market Position:
Rare Sale
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Description
Price Analysis vs Other S Types
£158,300
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£158,300
Median Price (All Time)
£158,300
Highest Price (All Time)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 7th Jul 2017
Latest MOT mileage:
38,014 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 8th Jul 2016, 38,014 miles
Passed
On 23rd Aug 2012, 31,611 miles
Passed
On 22nd Jun 2011, 31,606 miles
Passed
On 25th Jun 2010, 29,463 miles
MOT Mileage Trend
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Bonhams
101 New Bond Street, London, Greater London, W1S 1SR, England
Operating from London, Bonhams is a physical auction house handling classic, historic competition, and collector cars. They conduct live auctions globally, offering vehicle consignment, appraisal, and valuation services.
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