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1952 Lea-Francis 14hp Special Tourer
H&H Auctioneers • UK • 29 Nov 2023
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1952 Lea-Francis 14hp Special Tourer
UK • 29 Nov 2023
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1952 Lea-Francis 14hp Special Tourer, estimated at £12,000 - £15,000, has undergone a comprehensive restoration between 2001 and 2011, including a body reconstruction as a four-seater tourer. The engine and mechanical components have been refurbished. Since 2021, further improvements have been made to the electrics and brakes. Completing the Beamish Reliability Run and the Holme 100 hillclimb during the vendor’s ownership.
Condition
7
The car underwent a comprehensive restoration between 2001 and 2011, including a body reconstruction as a four-seater tourer, engine overhaul, and refurbishment of mechanical components. The car has also benefitted from further improvements to the electrics and brakes since 2021. The vendor informs that the Lea-Francis has been ‘reliable, goes really well and is a great touring car’. The fuel gauge is intermittent, as is the speedometer but usually only for the first mile.
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1,000 miles
HCO 115
1952
Auction
9954
RHD
United Kingdom
Not Sold
1952 Lea-Francis 14hp Special Tourer
H&H Auctioneers • UK • 29 Nov 2023
Market Position:
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Description
In common with the makers of many early British cars, Richard Lea and Graham Francis originally manufactured pedal cycles, for which they acquired a strong reputation.
Their first foray into cars was less successful, however, and just three of the 1903 design powered by a bizarre three-cylinder engine mounted horizontally below the occupants' feet were made - none of which survive today.
The far superior motorcycles produced between 1912 and 1924 kept the company afloat long enough to once again try its hand at the four-wheel market.
The re-entry occurred in 1919, but it was the ensuing appointment of Dutch-born designer Charles Van Eugen and a move to Meadows engines that kick-started the company's heyday.
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 vehicles and were well-received, if expensive.
Power came from Lea-Francis's own 65bhp Riley-style twin-cam overhead-valve 1.8-l...
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 1st Jul 2013
Latest MOT mileage:
45,113 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 14th Jun 2012, 45,113 miles
Passed
On 7th Jun 2011, 44,134 miles
Passed
On 12th Jun 2010, 43,546 miles
Passed
On 2nd Jul 2009, 43,358 miles
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