The Lea-Francis Story
$51.96
- Paperback
176 pages
- Release Date
5 May 2016
Summary
Available again after a long absence!
The Lea-Francis company was founded in 1895, in Coventry in the UK, under the aegis of R.H. Lea. It 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 medium-sized cars, built with great care and the best quality components. Successful in motorsports, “Leaf” was an innovative company, but a lack of regard for good busin…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781845849573 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1845849574 |
| Author: | Barrie Price |
| Publisher: | David & Charles |
| Imprint: | Veloce |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 176 |
| Edition: | 2nd |
| Release Date: | 5 May 2016 |
| Weight: | 678g |
| Dimensions: | 252mm x 209mm x 14mm |
| Series: | Classic Reprint |
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Critics Review
Barrie Price’s comprehensive account of Lea-Francis ultimately presents a very accurate and realistic portrait of a car manufacturer that traded more on its racing prowess than its manufacturing competence. This is a fascinating insight into a famous marque with exceptional depth and a human touch.- Classic Car Weekly
About The Author
Barrie Price
Barrie Price has spent a lifetime working in the motor industry in his home county of Warwickshire. He was responsible for a Rolls-Royce/Bentley service operation for over 40 years, and then purchased the assets of Lea-Francis Cars Ltd in 1962. He was the proprietor until he sold the company in 2019. He has been the President of the Lea-Francis Owners Club, co-founder and former Chairman of the Rolls-Royce and Bentley Specialist’s Association, former Chairman of the Bugatti Owners Club, and co-founder and former Chairman of the Bugatti Trust. He has owned or driven practically every type of Bugatti. Barrie’s written work includes books on Bugatti, the history of Lea-Francis, and Rolls-Royce.
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