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- The Practical Classics Classic Car and Restoration Show 2021
- 1990 Lea-Francis Ace of Spades - Direct from Barrie Price
1990 Lea-Francis Ace of Spades - Direct from Barrie Price
Lot Number: 535
1990 Lea-Francis Ace of Spades - Direct from Barrie Price
The final production Ace of Spades, unfinished and offered directly by former Lea-Francis owner Barrie Price.
- Sold for: £888
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Saturday 25th September, 2021 at 11.00am BST at
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DRIVE
RHD -
REG NUMBER
UNREGISTERED
SUMMARY
The final production Ace of Spades, unfinished and offered directly by former Lea-Francis owner Barrie Price.
DESCRIPTION
- In 1962, Lea-Francis Cars Ltd. was bought by Midlands engineer and entrepreneur Barrie Price
- He became known as 'Mr Lea-Francis', only selling the company as recently as 2019
- Barrie and his friend, the late Peter Engelbach, decided to produce a new car and, in 1980, launched the distinctive '3-litre Sports' using a ladder-type box-section chassis frame, with a hand-crafted aluminium body
- At the 1992 Motor Show, a longer version was shown, which revived the name Ace of Spades. A total of 5 of these cars have been built to order, in either short or long-chassis configuration.
- They were powered by a 3.4-litre Jaguar XJ6 engine and the interiors featured leather seats, wood veneers and polished aluminium accents
- This car, Chassis #5506, would have been the sixth car but its build was suspended in 1990 and never recommenced
- The engine is a second-hand, 4.2-litre Jaguar unit that we understand has covered some 40,000 miles
- The car requires an amount of work (wiring, interior, soft top, lights etc.). Chassis #5504 is a fully completed Ace of Spades (sold at auction in 2018) and may be available for reference, measurements etc.
- Mr Price has included a letter of provenance which states his intention to sell the car due to his recent 90th birthday. Chassis #5506, is believed to be the final Lea-Francis production car and displays a brass plaque confirming chassis and engine numbers
- This will be a very rare motor car when finished and possibly quite valuable. Interested parties are invited to watch David Harper's video (below) and are welcome to view the project to establish just how much work might be involved. It could be an interesting journey
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 535
- Make
- LEA-FRANCIS
- Model
- ACE OF SPADES
- Registration Number
- UNREGISTERED
- Chassis Number
- 5506
GALLERY
CONSIGNOR
Arwel Richards
- Car Specialist
- 07434 960868
- arwel@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Arwel.
CONTACTSCORE:
38 / 135
Exterior
Bodywork:
Glass:
Paint:
Chrome:
Trim:
Remarks
Unfinished production car.
Interior
Door-Cards:
Carpets:
Seating:
Headlining:
Dashboard:
Boot:
Remarks
Unfinished production car.
Engine
Components:
Appearance:
Starting:
Running:
Remarks
Unfinished production car.
Transmission
Gears:
Clutch:
Drive-Shaft:
Remarks
Unfinished production car.
Running Gear
Axles:
Chassis:
Suspension:
Bearings:
Brakes:
Wheels & Tyres:
Remarks
Unfinished production car.
Electrics
Minor:
Major:
Remarks
Unfinished production car.
Vehicle History
Remarks
Unfinished production car. Letter dated 1st August 2021 from Barrie Price confirming car's provenance.
About the Seller Rating
A lot's rating is compiled based on information provided by the seller of the lot. We strongly recommend viewing a lot prior to bidding as we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by the seller. We will not entertain any disputes over seller rating details.
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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