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- 1954 Lea-Francis 14HP, Four-Light Saloon
1954 Lea-Francis 14HP, Four-Light Saloon
Lot Number: 536
1954 Lea-Francis 14HP, Four-Light Saloon
A second-generation 14HP from 1954 and, effectively, one-family owned from new.
- NOT SOLD
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Saturday 25th September, 2021 at 11.00am BST at
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REG NUMBER
PHP 377
SUMMARY
A second-generation 14HP from 1954 and, effectively, one-family owned from new.
DESCRIPTION
- The 14HP Leaf was the most numerous of all Lea-Francis models with just over 2,000 being built between 1946 and 1954
- The chassis was modified in late 1949 with independent front suspension combined with hydro-mechanical brakes, replacing the beam axle and Girling rod brakes and the headlights were now built into the wings
- The 14HP, 4-Light Saloon (as here) was unusual for using a stressed-skin construction with aluminium on a mainly wooden frame, with a steel floor, giving a weight of only 25cwt.
- Construction of all cars finished at the end of 1953 so PHP 377 was one of the last built
- With the car is an Advice Note and a Car Acceptance form from Lea-Francis Cars Ltd confirming that the car was used as a factory demonstrator until being sold to our vendor's mother on 30th September 1954
- It was finished in 'Maroon with Beige Upholstery' but is now presented in an attractive shade of blue. The original gently-patinated beige seating remains but the armrests and door cards are much newer
- When the car passed to our vendor from his mum, he didn't change the logbook so it continues to display one name
- An overdrive was fitted some years ago at a cost of over £2K
- The car is in regular use and completed a round trip of 170 miles in late August
- This is an interesting post-war classic with great history and would be welcome at any event run by the friendly Lea-Francis Owners' Club
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 536
- Make
- LEA-FRANCIS
- Model
- 14HP FOUR-LIGHT SALOON
- Registration Number
- PHP 377
- Chassis Number
- 10044
- Engine Number
- 9145
GALLERY
CONSIGNOR
Richard Greenhalgh
- Car Specialist
- 07948 152921
- richard@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Richard.
CONTACTSCORE:
82 / 135
Exterior
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Engine
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Vehicle History
About the Seller Rating
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Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car
Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts
Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history
Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history
Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history
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