Track live values and receive listing alerts
Est: £30,000 - £40,000
1929 Leyland Lioness Charabanc
UK • 31 Oct 2026 • Lot 108
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1929 Leyland Lioness Charabanc, a charming example of early British mass transportation, is offered without reserve. Having undergone restoration in the 1970s-80s and participated in various enthusiast events, it presents a unique opportunity for collectors.
Its "Charabanc" open-top body style is believed to be a later conversion, adding to its historical intrigue and appeal.
Condition
7
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
/ 10
KW 6025
1929
Auction
RHD
United Kingdom
Description
To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION WITHOUT RESERVE at RM Sothebys' The London Auction event, 31 October 2026.
Offered Without Reserve | £30,000 - £40,000 GBP
Delivered new to the Bradford Corporation as a single-deck bus and later converted to its current “Charabanc” body styleRestored over the 1970s and 1980s and later formed part of private collections in the United States, Canada, and United Kingdom
Participated in HCVS events including the Trans Pennine 2014 and London to Brighton Run 2017Shown at the 43rd Spring Gathering at Brooklands Museum hosted by the London Bus Museum in April 2016Charming example of early British mass-transportation Please note the removal fee for this lot will be £1100 + VAT and post-sale storage fees will be charged at £60 + VAT per day.
Founded in 1896 in northwestern England, the Lancashire Steam Motor Company evolved from manufacturing steam machinery into producing motorised commercial transport.
The company delivered its first steam bus in 1900 and its fi...
Price Analysis vs Other Lionesss
£34,875
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£34,875
Median Price (Since 2020)
£34,875
Highest Price (Since 2020)
World Record
If this vehicle sells at the mid-point of its estimate it will set a new world record for the [enter model]
Top X%
The mid-point of the vehicle's estimate places it in the top [X]% of sold prices we've seen for the [enter model]
Lowest Price
If this vehicle sells at the mid-point of its estimate it will be the lowest price we've seen for the [enter model]
Average Price
The mid-point of the vehicle's estimate places it near the average price we see for the [enter model]
Rare Sale
This vehicle comes to market rarely. In auction records we've only seen 1 sold before
Icon
This vehicle is an icon of the game. Any collection would benefit from having one
Previous Lioness Sales
MOT Information
Exempt / No Records
No digital MOT tests found for this vehicle.
Latest MOT mileage:
Unknown
MOT History
MOT Mileage Trend
Gallery
Auction House Headquarters
RM Sotheby's
1 Classic Car Drive, Blenheim, Ontario, N0P 1A0, Canada
Operating from Blenheim, Ontario, RM Sotheby's is a physical auction house handling high-end classic, historic competition, and collector cars. They conduct live auctions globally and offer vehicle consignment and private sales.
Insurance
