£3,509
1951 Lea Francis 14hp Saloon
Historics • UK • 21 Sept 2019
Market Position:
Lowest 20% of Past Sales
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£3,509
1951 Lea Francis 14hp Saloon
UK • 21 Sept 2019 • Lot 119
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1951 Lea-Francis 14hp saloon, registered in February 1951, has been with the current family for 14 years. It benefits from a sunroof, comes with a V5C, a recent MoT, and a history file, and is offered without reserve, presenting an accessible entry point to classic car ownership.
Condition
6
The car is described as 'looking well in dark green' and 'running well', suggesting it's in reasonable condition for its age. The presence of an MoT certificate (though exempt) and a history file with bills and invoices indicates some level of maintenance. However, the age of the vehicle and the mention of 'inexpensive opportunity' implies it's not in pristine condition and may require some attention.
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40,516 miles
MKF 553
1951
Auction
9588
RHD
United Kingdom
£3,509
1951 Lea Francis 14hp Saloon
Historics • UK • 21 Sept 2019
Market Position:
Lowest 20% of Past Sales
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Description
R.
H.
Lea and G.
I.
Francis started making bicycles in Coventry in 1895 at branched out into car manufacturing in 1903.
Originally building cars under licence for the Singer Company, they started to build their own cars in 1919.
In 1922, Lea-Francis formed a relationship with Vulcan of Southport sharing manufacturing and dealers.
Vulcan supplied bodies and, in return, got gearboxes and steering gears.
The Lea-Francis company produced some notable motorcycles and cars but financial difficulties surfaced on a regular basis.
The original production site was abandoned in 1937 and moved to different site in Coventry were it stayed until finally closing in 1962.
Registered in February of 1951, this 14hp Lea-Francis saloon has been in the vendor’s family for the last 14 years.
Presented to auction with a V5C registration document and reassuringly, although exempt, an Mo
T test certificate valid until November, 2019.
The history file for this Coventry saloon car contains various b...
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 18th Nov 2019
Latest MOT mileage:
40,495 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 19th Nov 2018, 40,495 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Failed
On 4th Jun 2018, 40,487 miles
There were 8 defects noted, with 2 deemed dangerous.
Major:
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting welding not continuous on repair (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting welding not continuous on repair (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- n/s and o/s wheels on lock rubbing body and steering components
Failed
On 4th May 2018, 40,472 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)
Passed
On 26th Feb 2008, 40,454 miles
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