Not Sold (Est: £20,000 - £30,000)
1948 Lea Francis 14hp Sports
Dore & Rees • UK • 20 Sept 2025
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1948 Lea Francis 14hp Sports
UK • 20 Sept 2025
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AI Listing Summary
This 1948 Lea Francis 14hp Sports is a well-maintained example, having undergone a comprehensive cosmetic restoration, including an engine overhaul and full repaint. Having won 'Best Overall Car' at a rally, it presents beautifully and is ready for its next owner.
Condition
8
The car has undergone a comprehensive cosmetic restoration, including a repaint in metallic grey/blue and a red leather interior refitted by an ex-Rolls Royce trimmer. The engine has been converted to unleaded fuel, and the exhaust system has been replaced with a stainless steel one. It won 'Best Overall Car' at a rally in 2022 and came 2nd in the Master Class the following year, indicating it's in excellent condition with minimal cosmetic imperfections. The listing mentions that the aluminium body was found to be in very good condition during the restoration.
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5,800 miles
CCS 147
United Kingdom
7000
1948
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Not Sold (Est: £20,000 - £30,000)
1948 Lea Francis 14hp Sports
Dore & Rees • UK • 20 Sept 2025
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Description
In current ownership since 2014 - A well known car in Lea
F circles - Comprehensive cosmetic restoration Like several British car companies, the Coventry firm of Lea Francis started out in the 1800s as manufacturers of bicycles and built their first motor car in 1903.
Throughout the 1920s and 1930s they concentrated on building small, sporting models such as the supercharged Hyper and the Ace of Spades.
Post-war car production commenced in 1946 with updated versions based on the pre-war designs.
The 14-Sports model started production in March 1948 with 89 cars produced during the year, of which 11 were left hand drive and exported to the USA and 10 rolling chassis supplied to Connaught for conversion into single seated race cars.
The 14 Sports were luxurious sporty cars appealing to those who preferred individuality and craftsmanship to mass production.
Power came from the Lea Francis’ own Riley styled twin cam overhead valve 1767cc four-cylinder engine, and good for 89 mph.
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£1,716
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