Not Sold (Est: £12,000 - £14,000)
1926 Lea Francis J Type Drophead Coupe By repute one of only two left in existence Coachwork by Cross & Ellis
Hampson Auctions • UK • 27 Jul 2025
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Not Sold (Est: £12,000 - £14,000)
1926 Lea Francis J Type Drophead Coupe By repute one of only two left in existence Coachwork by Cross & Ellis
UK • 27 Jul 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a rare 1926 Lea Francis J Type Drophead Coupe, with coachwork by Cross & Ellis, believed to be one of only two left in existence. It has undergone a full nut and bolt restoration a few years ago and features a 1,247cc four-cylinder engine, a three-speed manual transmission and period brass-faced instruments.
Condition
6
The bodywork and paint are in good condition. The transmission, electrics and interior are described as excellent. This suggests moderate wear on the exterior and the need for some reconditioning.
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Manual
RHD
United Kingdom
IY7 188
1926
Auction
Not Sold (Est: £12,000 - £14,000)
1926 Lea Francis J Type Drophead Coupe By repute one of only two left in existence Coachwork by Cross & Ellis
Hampson Auctions • UK • 27 Jul 2025
Market Position:
TBC
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Description
MOT – Exempt This wonderfully elegant 1926 Lea-Francis J Type Drophead Coupe features hand-crafted coachwork by Cross and Ellis.
The Coventry coachbuilder was responsible for all two-seater Lea Francis, and only around 130 of this type were believed to be made.
Enhancing its rarity yet further, this car is possibly now one of only two left in existence.
The vendor describes it as a “really nice example” that they’ve owned for five years.
‘IY 1788’ had a full nut and bolt restoration a few years ago, with bodywork and paintwork now in ‘good’ condition, and transmission and electrics described as ‘excellent’.
The 1,247cc four-cylinder engine is paired with a three-speed manual transmission.
‘IY 1788’ also has an interior that’s described as being in ‘excellent’ condition.
A tribute to expert craftsmanship, it features a full-width bench seat, wood dashboard veneer and period brass-faced instruments.
The canvass soft-top roof is fully operational and there is even an additional ‘j...
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Wincham Avenue, Wincham, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 6GB, England
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