1948' Lea Francis 2 1/2 Sports Prototype
4 years, 9 months ago
Chassis 5000. Registered GKV 904. Engine 5363.
2496 cc 4 cylinder 100bhp at 4000rpm
A car with much history, it was the first Lea Francis to be fitted with independent front suspension becoming the first prototype 14 Sports and then prototype 2.5 litre Sports. A demonstrator at 1949 motor show it retained the prettier body with the bigger engine squeezed in making for a lively performance (100 mph in 1948).
Restored in 1991, documented in Classic Car February 1993
Many photographs, and a large history file.
GKV drives well and has been reliable and has a full wet weather kit.
There are numerous spares available separately including original engine (Engine 5001, spare), cranks, pistons,camshaft and brand new gearbox as well as other engine spares.
More pictures available
