1949 Lea-Francis 2.5L Sports

VIN: 5158

$82,500

Sold

1949 Lea-Francis 2.5L Sports
1949 Lea-Francis 2.5L Sports
1949 Lea-Francis 2.5L Sports
1949 Lea-Francis 2.5L Sports

Seller details

  • Auction

    RM Sotheby's

  • Location

    Amelia Island, FL; US

  • Event date

    Mar 10 - Mar 11, 2017

  • Lot

    144

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    5158

  • Body style

    Convertible

  • Odometer

    40 m

  • Transmission type

    Standard

  • Horsepower

    100

  • Induction

    2x1 bbl

  • Interior Color

    Red Leather

  • Exterior Color

    Blue

  • Generation

    1948-1954 Lea-Francis 2.5L

Vehicle details

Notes and observations recorded by Hagerty staff.

Equipment

Dual SU carbs, hub caps, Excelsior tires, rear wheel spats, enclosed rear-mounted spare, banjo steering wheel.

Condition

#2 Excellent

Could win a regional car show. Drives like new.

About Hagerty’s condition ratingsClose

From the Orin Smith collection. Reportedly $80,000 spent on the restoration. A few light scratches near where the top buttons down. Otherwise excellent paint. Some fluid leaks under the hood, but essentially done like new.

Market commentary

Sold for $110,000 at Bonhams Quail Lodge in 2015.

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