The postwar Sports was launched in 1947 using a shortened version of Fourteen chassis. Its engine was a tuned version of the 1767cc Fourteen unit. In 1949 the Sports gained the independent front suspension chassis from the Fourteen and was given the new Hugh Rose 2½litre twin cam engine. But the 2½litre Sports was expensive, and not as accomplished as the cheaper Jaguar XK120.
Lea-Francis 14 Sports 1949. Launched in 1947 with a 1,496cc 64bhp 12hp engine, this was quickly uprated to the 1,767cc 87bhp Fourteen unit.
Lea-Francis 14 Sports 1949. A shortened Fourteen chassis was given to the car which sold 111 until replaced by the 2½-litre model in 1949.
Lea-Francis Sports. Launched in 1947 with a 1,496cc 64bhp 12hp engine, this was quickly uprated to the 1767cc 87bhp Fourteen unit. A shortened Fourteen chassis was given to the car which sold 111 until replaced by the 2½-litre model in 1949.
Lea-Francis 14 Sports 1950
Lea-Francis 2.5-litre Sports 1949-53. A new 2496cc 4-cylinder designed by Hugh Rose was given to this car. The body was altered to give side screens and wind-up windows. Production ended in 1953 after 85 sold.
Lea-Francis Fourteen Sports. The 14 Sports used the same chassis as the Fourteen saloon, but shortened. The twin cam 1767cc engine was uprated to 87bhp. Launched in 1947, the Fourteen Sports was replaced by the similar 2½litre sports in 1949
Lea-Francis 2½litre Sports. In 1949 the Fourteen saloon was given independent front suspension and this chassis served for the 2½litre sports. A 4-cylinder 2496cc twin cam engine designed by Hugh Rose powered the Sports.
Lea-Francis 14 Sports 1949 - interior.
Lea-Francis 2.5-litre Sports 1951. A new 2496cc 4-cylinder designed by Hugh Rose was given to this car. The body was altered to give side screens and wind-up windows. Production ended in 1953 after 85 sold.
