£34,410
1950 Lea-Francis 2.5-litre Sport
Classic Car Auctions • UK • 12 Dec 2020
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£34,410
1950 Lea-Francis 2.5-litre Sport
UK • 12 Dec 2020
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1949 Lea-Francis 2.5-litre Sports is a restored example of a rare post-war model, one of less than 40 remaining worldwide. Restored in 2007 by Barry Price, it features a Bordeaux Red exterior and red leather interior, with the odometer indicating 4,639 miles since. While the paint and interior are rated about 7/10 and the engine leaks oil, it's described as running well and offers scope for further detailing.
Condition
6
The car is described as a 'lovely example' with a restoration in 2007. The vendor notes the paintwork and interior are about 7/10, and the engine bay is good and runs well. There's mention of oil leaks, which is common for a car of this age. The car has been used lightly in recent years, suggesting it's in good, usable condition, though not perfect.
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4,639 miles
5154
1950
Auction
Manual
220 UXT
United Kingdom
£34,410
1950 Lea-Francis 2.5-litre Sport
Classic Car Auctions • UK • 12 Dec 2020
Market Position:
Lowest 10% of Past Sales
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Description
A lovely example of a post-war, sporty Leaf in simply splendid form.
In 1949, Lea-Francis introduced the aluminium-bodied 2.5-litre Sports with twin carbs and high-lift camshafts which gave the car an impressive 100mph top speed The model was the first 'new' post-war design and featured an 87 bhp, 2496cc OHV inline four-cylinder engine with twin SU carburettors, four-speed manual gearbox, independent torsion bar front suspension, solid rear axle with semi-elliptical leaf spring suspension, and hydraulic front and manual rear drum brakes The Lea-Francis Owners Club believes that around 85 2½-litre Sports were produced of which less than 40 remain in existence worldwide
Finished in a lovely shade of Bordeaux Red with a gently patinated red leather interior The car was extensively restored in 2007 by Barry Price who, at the time, owned the Lea-Francis trademark and spares back catalogue.
There are substantial details about the restoration in the history file The odometer indicates 4,63...
Price Analysis vs Other 2.5 Litres
£34,410
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£38,099
Median Price (Since 2020)
£41,787
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 24th Mar 2012
Latest MOT mileage:
3,040 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 24th Mar 2011, 3,040 miles
Passed
On 25th Mar 2010, 2,466 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
- Offside Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)
Passed
On 19th Dec 2008, 1,660 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
- Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Passed
On 19th Dec 2007, 891 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
User Entered:
- Battery insecure
- slight play in rear outer anti roll bar links
- slight lift in o/s/f king pin
- front tyres fouling wires on full lock
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