£25,762
1949 Lea-Francis 14hp Sports
H&H Auctioneers • UK • 5 Jun 2018
Market Position:
Highest 20% of Past Sales
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£25,762
1949 Lea-Francis 14hp Sports
UK • 5 Jun 2018
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1949 Lea-Francis 14hp Sports is a rare, matching-numbers car, one of only 137 built with about 40 surviving. Having had only three previous owners, it retains its original number plate, hood, side screens, and tonneau, enhancing its collector appeal despite a 1970s restoration and some wear.
Condition
6
The vendor describes the engine, transmission, and electrical system as 'very good,' while the bodywork, paintwork, and interior trim are rated as 'good.' The car was restored in the 1970s and has had a top-end engine rebuild and transmission refresh. There is no mention of rust or major damage.
/ 10
7,545 miles (via 2021 MOT)
GUK 400
1949
Auction
7044
RHD
United Kingdom
£25,762
1949 Lea-Francis 14hp Sports
H&H Auctioneers • UK • 5 Jun 2018
Market Position:
Highest 20% of Past Sales
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Description
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 28th Apr 2022
Latest MOT mileage:
7,545 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 29th Apr 2021, 7,545 miles
Passed
On 3rd May 2013, 6,788 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
User Entered:
- o/s & n/s/f king pin thrusts wearing
- all leaf spring bushes wearing
- slight play in rear wheel bearings
- windscreen chipped
Passed
On 23rd Apr 2012, 6,651 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
User Entered:
- windscreen chipped
- o/s & n/s/f king pin thrusts wearing
- all leaf spring bushes wearing
- slight bind on o/s/r brake
Passed
On 19th Jul 2010, 6,370 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
User Entered:
- windscreen chipped
- o/s & n/s/f king pin thrusts wearing
- rear wheel bearings have slight free play
- slight bind on o/s/r brake
MOT Mileage Trend
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