£10,304
1950 Lea-Francis 14hp Special
United Kingdom • 14 Sept 2022
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a one-off 1950 Lea-Francis Special coupe, built on a 1950s chassis with a unique Weymann-type body. It has a fascinating history, possibly coachbuilt by a cabinet maker, and has participated in numerous European tours. Recent work includes new tires. The tachometer is not working, and the car has been known within the Lea-Francis Owner’s Club for many years.
Condition
6
The car is described as being in good running order and having been driven to the sale, suggesting it is mechanically sound. Cosmetically, it's unique with a well-constructed body and nice interior touches, but it's an older restoration with some wear and tear expected for its age. The tachometer needs a new cable.
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[Transmission]
Transmission:
8188
Chassis No:
Odometer:
11,000 miles
AAY275
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
1950 Lea-Francis 14hp Special Unique and striking two-door coupe built on a 1950s chassis; veteran of various European tours; recent new set of tyres; driven to the sale; a most impressive LeaF all round Like so many British car companies, the Coventry firm of Lea-Francis started out in life as a manufacturer of bicycles, first trying their hand at motorcars in 1904.
For most of the 1920s and ‘30s they concentrated on building small capacity sporting models.
The 12hp and the 14hp were introduced in 1937 and continued until late 1939 when the factory switched to manufacturing for the war effort.
Post-war car production recommenced in 1946 with updated vehicles based on the pre-war designs.
The 14hp Saloon and Sports were luxurious and sporty for the era and were well-received, if rather expensive, appealing to those who preferred individuality and craftsmanship over mass produced conformity.
Power came from Lea-F's own Riley-style twin-cam overhead-valve 1.8-litre four, designed by...
Points of note
£1,716
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£7,959
Median Price (Since 2020)
£25,760
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on May 13 2010
Latest MOT Mileage
20,234 miles
Registration Date
1950-09-03
MOT History
Passed
On May 14 2009 with 20,234 miles
Passed
On May 07 2008 with 17,915 miles
Passed
On May 03 2007 with 15,957 miles
Passed
On Apr 25 2006 with 14,161 miles
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