£25,760 (Est: £20,000 - £30,000)
1949 Lea-Francis 14hp Sports
Dore & Rees • UK • 21 Jun 2025
Market Position:
Highest 20% of Past Sales
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£25,760 (Est: £20,000 - £30,000)
1949 Lea-Francis 14hp Sports
UK • 21 Jun 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1949 Lea-Francis 14hp Sports has a well-documented history, including two long-term owners and a comprehensive older restoration. Recent maintenance and VSCC eligibility add to its appeal for vintage car enthusiasts.
Condition
7
The car has been restored and maintained, with recent work done on the suspension, steering box, and engine. The listing mentions an older restoration and ongoing maintenance, indicating it's not in pristine condition but overall solid.
/ 10
30,163 miles
KLM 56
1949
Auction
5068
RHD
United Kingdom
£25,760 (Est: £20,000 - £30,000)
1949 Lea-Francis 14hp Sports
Dore & Rees • UK • 21 Jun 2025
Market Position:
Highest 20% of Past Sales
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Description
Two owners from 1955 to 2020 - Subject of comprehensive older restoration -
Matching numbers example Founded in the early 20th century, Lea-Francis quickly gained recognition for their high-quality engineering and innovative designs.
Best known for their sports cars and competition prowess during the 1920s and 1930s, Lea-Francis took part in prestigious events such as the Le Mans 24 hours and Monte Carlo Rally, most notably in 1928 entering Le Mans and placing first in class.
Thereafter Lea-Francis cars very quickly became popular choices for trials and hill climb events, being mechanically reliable they were able to endure long distances and challenging conditions whilst delivering strong results.
Lea-Francis was revived under new management in 1937 to produce a new car designed by ex-Riley man, Hugh Rose, with an engine similar in layout to the Riley but with two camshafts mounted high in the block, and very short pushrods.
Few of these cars were produced pre-war but after 1945,...
Price Analysis vs Other 14hps
£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 16th Jan 2023
Latest MOT mileage:
29,339 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 17th Jan 2022, 29,339 miles
Passed
On 15th Feb 2018, 28,320 miles
Passed
On 30th Aug 2016, 27,616 miles
Passed
On 30th Sept 2014, 27,068 miles
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Dore & Rees
Auction Salerooms, Vicarage Street, Frome, Somerset, BA11 1PU
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