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The Lea-Francis Story (Classic Reprint)
Barrie Price
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Description for The Lea-Francis Story (Classic Reprint)
Paperback. Successful in motorsports, "Leaf" was an innovative company, but a lack of regard for good business principles led to fluctuating fortunes throughout the company's long life. This text tells the story of the firm. Num Pages: 176 pages. BIC Classification: KNDR; WGC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 250 x 207 x 15. Weight in Grams: 680.
Founded 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 principles led to fluctuating fortunes throughout the company's long life. This text tells the story of the firm.
Founded 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 principles led to fluctuating fortunes throughout the company's long life. This text tells the story of the firm.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Veloce Publishing
Condition
New
Number of Pages
176
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781845849573
SKU
V9781845849573
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days
Ref
99-2
About Barrie Price
Barrie Price has spent a lifetime in the motor industry. he is proprietor of Lea-Francis Cars Ltd and 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, co-founder and former Chairman of the Bugatti Trust. Barrie has owned or driven practically every type of Bugatti, ... Read more
Reviews for The Lea-Francis Story (Classic Reprint)
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