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1950 Lea-Francis Eighteen Navigation
The LeaFrancis Company was established in 1895. They marketed a three-cylinder, 15 horsepower vehicle, noted for its three-foot-long pushrods. Next, they manufactured motorcycles in the teens, returning to automobile manufacturing in 1920. During its lifespan, the company produced over 10,000 vehicles.
This example is a 1950 Lea France 2.5-liter Sports Model. There were 77 manufactured with an estimated 40 examples remaining in existence. During its era, one of its principal competitors was the Jaguar XK120.
The 2.5-Liter Lea Francis features a torsion bar suspension, and a twin-cam, four-cylinder engine with hemispherical combustion chambers fed by twin SU carburetors. The brakes are a mix of hydraulic fronts and mechanical rears. It has aluminum coachwork, ostrich trimmed upholstery and weighs a mere 1,775 pounds.
The factory slogan stated that a Lea Francis was, 'A fast car that is fascinating to handle.'
This example is a 1950 Lea France 2.5-liter Sports Model. There were 77 manufactured with an estimated 40 examples remaining in existence. During its era, one of its principal competitors was the Jaguar XK120.
The 2.5-Liter Lea Francis features a torsion bar suspension, and a twin-cam, four-cylinder engine with hemispherical combustion chambers fed by twin SU carburetors. The brakes are a mix of hydraulic fronts and mechanical rears. It has aluminum coachwork, ostrich trimmed upholstery and weighs a mere 1,775 pounds.
The factory slogan stated that a Lea Francis was, 'A fast car that is fascinating to handle.'
2022 Bonhams : Amelia Island Concours
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $60,000-USD $80,000
Sale Price :
USD $56,000
Recent Sales of the Lea-Francis Eighteen
(Data based on Model Year 1950 sales)
| 1950 Lea Francis 2½ Liter Sports Chassis#: 5146 Sold for USD$56,000 2022 Bonhams : Amelia Island Concours |   |
| 1950 Lea Francis 2½ Litre Westland Sports Chassis#: 5110 Sold for USD$47,897 2016 Historics at Brookland |
Lea-Francis Eighteens That Failed To Sell At Auction
1950 Lea-Francis Eighteen's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
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