1951 AC 2-LITRE SALOON - BONHAMS AUCTIONS Collector's Cars & Automobilia Sale RAF Museum Hendon Thursday 21st November 2019

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Thursday 21st November 2019

1951 AC 2-LITRE SALOON

Registration no. UXG 747

Chassis no. EL1562

• Introduced in 1947, the AC 2-Litre was a spacious and well-equipped touring car endowed with respectable (80mph) performance courtesy of the firm's long-established and ruggedly built overhead-cam six. Breathing through triple SU carburettors, the 1,991cc engine produced 76bhp and was coupled to a four-speed Moss gearbox. A variety of body styles - some coachbuilt - were available on the 2-Litre chassis, including a four-door model from late 1952. Production continued, to special order only, until 1958, by which time approximately 1,200 had been produced.
  
  
  Previously registered 'LXL 261', this AC 2-Litre saloon was first registered on 2nd January 1951 to a Mr Poutney of the Meyer Liquid Company, London W1. The current vendor purchased the car at a regional auction in May 2006 when it was described as "an older restoration... stored virtually unused for a year and could do with a tune up. Said to be in good and tidy order generally". Contained within a large box file, accompanying documentation includes a (copy) buff logbook listing previous keepers in the 1970s; sundry 1980s bills from AC Cars; a quantity of expired MoTs; a V5C Registration Certificate; and MoT to July 2020. The car also comes with a (copy) AC owner's handbook and a copy of Leo Archibald's book, AC Two-Litre Saloons & Buckland Sports Cars. The vendor advises us that the engine would benefit from attention (points, etc) to improve running.

SOURCE: https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/25448/lot/203/

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1951 LEA - FRANCIS 14hp ESTATE - H&H AUCTIONEERS Imperial War Museum sale IWM Duxford Wednesday 16th October 2019

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Wednesday 16th October 2019

1951 LEA - FRANCIS 14hp ESTATE

Registration No:JWF 967

Chassis No:9178

MOT:Exempt

- Rare and desirable woody estate vehicle by A P Morris of Stoke Row, Coventry

- Long term previous owner and a unique opportunity

- Only 20 of the 400 woodies made are now known to the Lea Francis Owners' Club

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Estate versions of Lea-Francis's 14hp model were manufactured by a number of coachbuilders between 1946 and 1953, and it was in 1951 that this handsome example vacated the company's Much Park Street production facility bound for A P Morris of Stoke Road Coventry where its attractive `woody' bodywork was constructed. Only 20 of the 400 woodies made are now known to the Lea Francis Owners' Club, making `JWF 967' a rare car by any standards. Its varnished wood panelling is complemented by Silver coachwork, a Black Everflex roof and Brown leather interior trim. Very evidently the subject of a thorough restoration at some stage, it is presently considered by the vendor to have `very good' four-cylinder engine and four-speed transmission, bodywork, paintwork and upholstery. The current keeper acquired the `Leaf' in 2018 for the purpose of weekend shoots, prior to which there had only been two previous owners. A unique opportunity to acquire a practical classic of real character.

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1951 BENTLEY SHRIVE SPECIAL - HISTORICS AUCTIONEERS Saturday 21st September 2019 Mercedes Benz World Weybridge, Surrey

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1951 BENTLEY SHRIVE SPECIAL

Registration No: LVM 24

Chassis No: B50KM

Engine No: B25K

Estimate: £45,000 - £52,000

hen the Bentley Motor company ran into financial difficulties during the late 1920’s they were purchased by Rolls-Royce who created a new company, Bentley Motors (1931) Ltd. Under the stewardship of Rolls-Royce, the new company launched the 3.5 litre Bentley model to instant success and universal praise. 1936 saw the introduction of the 4.25-litre model which replaced the 3.5-litre version. Both the chassis and power units for these models were popular bases for special models, giving potential buyers a great deal of choice in the look of their new car.

This 1951 Bentley Special was one of 31 built by Geoffrey Shrive on a Mk. VI R-Type and uses a 4.25 litre Bentley engine. It is listed on page 281 of the book ‘The Crewe Cars’. In 2014 the vendor commissioned a restoration of this Shrive special for a road trip from the U.K to Lake Como. The vendor describes this Bentley as having the combination of effortless power and style. This four-door tourer was built in the style of an early W.O Bentley and presents well in green. Presented to auction with a V5C registration document, this MoT test exempt Bentley special is a magnificent vehicle to drive.

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1951 LEA FRANCIS 14hp Saloon - HISTORICS AUCTIONEERS Saturday 21st September 2019 Mercedes Benz World Weybridge, Surrey

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  1951 LEA FRANCIS 14hp Saloon

Registration No: MKF 553

Chassis No: 9588

Engine No: 8719

Estimate: NO RESERVE

R H. Lea and G. I. Francis started making bicycles in Coventry in 1895 at branched out into car manufacturing in 1903. Originally building cars under licence for the Singer Company, they started to build their own cars in 1919. In 1922, Lea-Francis formed a relationship with Vulcan of Southport sharing manufacturing and dealers. Vulcan supplied bodies and, in return, got gearboxes and steering gears. The Lea-Francis company produced some notable motorcycles and cars but financial difficulties surfaced on a regular basis. The original production site was abandoned in 1937 and moved to different site in Coventry were it stayed until finally closing in 1962. Registered in February of 1951, this 14hp Lea-Francis saloon has been in the vendor’s family for the last 14 years. Presented to auction with a V5C registration document and reassuringly, although exempt, an MoT test certificate valid until November, 2019. The history file for this Coventry saloon car contains various bills and invoices as well as an instruction book and number of owners club magazines. Benefitting from a sunroof and looking well in dark green, we are informed that MKF 553 runs well. Offered without reserve, this rare model presents an inexpensive opportunity to own a British classic

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