1950 Lea-Francis 2.5 Litre Sports Deluxe for sale

€54,500

VAT included and not reclaimable: sold under the margin scheme.

Brummen, Netherlands

Mileage
6,492 km
Gearbox
Manual
Model year
1950

1950 Lea-Francis 2.5 Litre Sports Deluxe for Sale in the Netherlands

This 1950 Lea-Francis 2.5 Litre Sports Deluxe is a used car showing 6,492 km. It is equipped with a manual transmission. The car is finished in Red with a Tan interior.

Among the 85 cars of this model, this is the only known Deluxe, set apart by walnut trim, larger door handles, period Lucas indicators and extra chromed vents in the bonnet. It was first delivered in Britain in 1951 and was found again in England in 2014, cosmetically well preserved.

Its current owner, experienced in restoring these cars, rebuilt the original engine, renewed the wiring and fitted a stainless exhaust with a custom manifold, plus a modern five-speed gearbox and an electric fan for easier touring. The file includes the owner's manual, a 1951 brochure, wiring diagrams and service records.

The car is located in Brummen, Netherlands.

The Lea-Francis 2½ Litre Sports uses the 2,496 cc four-cylinder derived from R. H. Rose's pre-war design, laid out like the Riley 12/4, with a manual gearbox driving the rear wheels. It used the improved post-war chassis with independent front suspension and hydraulic brakes. It shared its engine with the 18 hp saloon launched the same year.

Technical Information

This unit

Exterior
Red
Interior
Tan
Upholstery
Leather
Mileage
6,492 km
Condition
Used
Location
Brummen, Netherlands

Powertrain

Transmission
Manual
Fuel type
Petrol

Further details

Body style
Convertible
Doors
2
VAT
VAT included and not reclaimable: sold under the margin scheme.

Manufacturer figures

Engine capacity
2,496 cm3

Equipment

Equipment 11

  • Aluminium body
  • Walnut dashboard and door cappings
  • Enlarged door handles
  • 1950s Lucas indicators
  • Additional chromed bonnet vents
  • Five-speed gearbox
  • Kenlowe electric cooling fan
  • Stainless steel exhaust manifold
  • Double duck soft top
  • Full tonneau cover
  • Period tool kit with jack, torque wrench and grease gun

Equipment as listed by the dealer. Verify the specification with the dealer before purchase.

FAQ

This Lea-Francis 2.5 Litre Sports in the European market

Can this Lea-Francis be bought in the Netherlands and registered elsewhere in Europe?

The car is located in Brummen, Netherlands. The dealer quotes it as: VAT included and not reclaimable: sold under the margin scheme. Cross-border purchase is normal for this kind of car, but the documentation, the certificate of conformity, transport and the registration rules of the destination country all have to be settled with the selling dealer first.

How much did this Lea-Francis 2.5 Litre Sports cost new?

The manufacturer's base list price was €1,489 in the United Kingdom, excluding options. This car is advertised at €54,500, 3560% above that figure. A list price is the launch price of the version without options, so a heavily specified car left the factory above it, and it says nothing about what the car is worth today. That 1950 list price is converted to euros with no adjustment for inflation.

Who is selling this Lea-Francis 2.5 Litre Sports, and how does a purchase work?

Gallery Aaldering, a professional dealer in Brummen, Netherlands. LUSSO lists the car and passes enquiries to that dealer; the inspection, the negotiation, the invoice and the transfer of ownership all take place directly between the buyer and the dealer. LUSSO does not hold stock, take deposits or act as an intermediary in payment.

Can this Lea-Francis 2.5 Litre Sports be inspected before purchase?

The car is at Brummen, Netherlands, and an inspection is arranged with the selling dealer. Buyers based in another country commonly appoint an independent inspector or a marque specialist rather than travel. Ask the dealer for the service record, the number of previous owners and any accident history, with supporting documents for the information stated in the listing.

Is this Lea-Francis 2.5 Litre Sports still available?

LUSSO republishes what the selling dealer advertises, and a car in demand is sometimes reserved or sold before the dealer updates its own site. Confirm current availability with Gallery Aaldering before travelling or committing funds. An enquiry sent from this page reaches that dealer directly.

What is needed to register this car if it does not stay in the Netherlands?

A cross-border registration normally requires the vehicle registration document, the certificate of conformity or an equivalent type-approval record, the purchase invoice showing the VAT treatment, and proof that any tax due in the destination country has been settled. Temporary export plates and transport insurance are arranged either by the dealer or by the buyer. Requirements differ by country and should be confirmed with the selling dealer before payment.

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