The Lea-Francis Story

David & Charles

The Lea-Francis Story\nby Barrie Price\nPaperback\nEnglish\n\nBrand new copy from BookCurl \u2013 the UK independent online bookseller.\n\n------------------------------\nBook details\n------------------------------\nAuthor: Barrie Price\nTitle: The Lea-Francis Story\nFormat: Paperback\nLanguage: English\nTopic: Road and motor vehicles: general interest\nPublisher: David & Charles\nPublication year: 2016\nEdition: 2nd Revised edition\nISBN-13: 9781845849573\nISBN-10: 1845849574\nRRP: \u00A327.50\n\n------------------------------\nDescription\n------------------------------\nFounded 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 specialized in medium-sized cars built with care and the best quality components. Successful in motorsports, \""Leaf\"" was an innovative company, but a lack of regard for good business princip.