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Description
LEA-FRANCIS 14 HP SPORTS – 1949
French registration certificate
Classic car
First registered: 27 July 1949
Convertible body – 2-seater
Now a relatively obscure British manufacturer, Lea-Francis is one of those brands that charmingly epitomise post-war British motoring. The Coventry-based firm was particularly renowned for its sports cars, prized for their engineering and their distinctly British character.
The example on display is a Lea-Francis 14 HP Sports, which was first registered on 27 July 1949. Its French registration certificate bears the designation ‘classic car’ and specifies a two-seater convertible body.
This elegant car is finished in an attractive dark livery, combined with red upholstery – a particularly successful combination that emphasises the generous lines of its bodywork. The imposing separate wings, the long front end, the vertical chrome grille and the four headlamps combine to create a silhouette that is instantly reminiscent of British sports cars from the late 1940s.
The interior retains this same quintessentially English atmosphere, with its dashboard featuring circular dials, its large steering wheel and its pleated upholstery. A black soft top edged with red piping completes the look. The steel wheels, painted to match the bodywork, and their chrome hubcaps contribute to the car’s classic appearance.
The photographs also show the car being used at classic car events and gatherings, a setting for which this rare Lea-Francis is perfectly suited.
Rarely seen on the French market, this 1949 Lea-Francis 14 HP Sports offers an original alternative to the more common British models of the same period. Its spectacular design, open-top configuration and the brand’s exclusivity make it a particularly appealing car, whether for taking part in historic drives or for adding to a collection dedicated to British cars.
Key features:
Rare Lea-Francis 14 HP Sports
First registered on 27 July 1949
Two-seater convertible
Elegant combination of dark bodywork and red interior
Black soft top with red piping
French registration
‘Classic car’ registration certificate
A British model rarely seen on the French market
An elegant and rare post-war British sports car, with unmistakable British charm.
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Pictures credits: Contact the Auction House
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