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Foreword
1. Cycles
2. The Firts Motor Cars
3. Motor Cycles
4. Post-Aristice Motor Cars
5. Licht Car Development
6. Supercharged
7. Decline
8. Reconstruction
Appendix
Index
Features
The complete history of one of Britain's most important sporting marques.
The only book on Lea-Francis.
Like many of Britain's car manufacturers, Lea-Francis was based in Coventry.
Today's Lea-Francis company is about to bring new models to the market.
Barrie Price purchased the assets of the Car Division of Lea-Francis in 1962 and has used the company records to ensure the authenticity of this work.
Description
The definitive history of Lea-Francis cars from 1895 to the 1960s.
Synopsis
Founded in 1895 under the aegis of R H Lea, the company originally built cycles and motorcycles, but by the 1920s was established as a manufacturer of high-quality sporting cars. From the 1930s to the 1960s Lea-Francis specialised in high-efficiency, medium-sized cars built with care and the best quality components. Very successful in motorsports, 'Leaf' was an innovative company, but a lack of regard for good business principles led to fluctuating fortunes throughout the company's long life.
Today, Lea-Francis cars are much sought-after and held in high esteem by car enthusiasts throughout the world. The new sportscar was launched at the 1998 Motor Show and the limousine is due for launch in 1999. Hopefully, these new models will see Lea-Francis rise again to the prominence it deserves.
