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1928 Lea Francis P Type 12/40 Two-Seater and Dickey
Richard Edmonds • UK • 23 Oct 2021
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Rare Sale
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1928 Lea Francis P Type 12/40 Two-Seater and Dickey
UK • 23 Oct 2021
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1928 Lea Francis P Type 12/40 is a well-maintained classic, featuring a 2-seater and dickey body by Avon Coachworks. It boasts a comprehensive rebuild in the 1970s, a repaint in the 1990s, and retains its original engine and free-wheel mechanism, making it a mechanically sound and historically significant vehicle.
Condition
7
The car was fully rebuilt in the 1970s to concours standard and professionally repainted in the 1990s. While it now has an attractive patina, it suggests some age and wear since the high-quality restoration work. The seats are finished in leathercloth, which may not be original or in perfect condition, but it is said to be running well with good oil pressure and has been reliable during the vendor’s 29-year ownership.
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38,032 miles (via 2011 MOT)
HW 3681
1928
Auction
13455
RHD
United Kingdom
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1928 Lea Francis P Type 12/40 Two-Seater and Dickey
Richard Edmonds • UK • 23 Oct 2021
Market Position:
Rare Sale
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Description
1928 Lea Francis P Type 12/40 Two-Seater and Dickey
Reg. no.
HW 3681Chassis no.
13455Engine no.
9177Lea-Francis’ large line-up of models in the late 20s was perhaps bewildering even then.
However, the 12/40 P-Type is an easy one to remember, as it was the most popular of the company’s models fitted with the famous Meadows 4ED four-cylinder engine.
New for 1927, with an all-new chassis incorporating semi-elliptic springs and a wider track than previous ‘Lea
Fs’, it was to prove a mainstay of production until 1933.
Occupying a place above the less powerful 4EC-engined J-Type, but below the more sporting fellow 4ED-equipped models, it offered an excellent mix of performance, reliability, and value.
Lea-Francis cars were always very well-made, and fitted with attractive coachwork, mainly by fellow Coventry companies like Avon and Cross & Ellis. This car, registered HW 3681, had its chassis built on 21/8/28, and was despatched to Avon Coachworks on 27/9/28 for a 2-seater and dickey...
Price Analysis vs Other P Types
£6,048
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£14,392
Median Price (Since 2020)
£24,187
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 20th Aug 2012
Latest MOT mileage:
38,032 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 30th Jul 2011, 38,032 miles
Passed
On 30th Jul 2010, 38,023 miles
Failed
On 30th Jul 2010, 38,023 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)
Passed
On 21st Aug 2009, 37,957 miles
MOT Mileage Trend
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