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Lea-Francis: 18 H.P. Saloon

From Graces Guide
October 1949.
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1950.
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Note: This is a sub-section of Lea-Francis

LEA-FRANCIS 18 H.P. SALOON

Fifty years of motor engineering experience is built into the chassis and body of the Lea-Francis Eighteen, a five-seat four-door saloon of eighteen horse-power.

The sweeping lines of the car are of elegant proportions and extremely pleasing to the eye. The interior appointments are also in the best style, independent front seats being fitted, with fore and aft adjustment. The driver's seat is also adjustable for height.

Colour finishes are in black, maroon or grey, with leather upholstery and internal woodwork of polished walnut. Heating and air-conditioning equipment is fitted, with controls attached to the steering column.

ENGINE. Type: 2.5-litre. Cylinders: 4. Bore X Stroke: 85 mm. X 110 mm. Maximum b.h.p.: 95 at 4,000 r.p.m. Rating: 17.9 h.p.

DIMENSIONS. Length: 15 ft. 1 in. Height: 5 ft. 0.5 in. Width: 5 ft. 4 ins. Wheelbase: 9 ft. 3 ins. Track: 4 ft. 3.5 ins. (front) 4 ft. 4.375 ins. (rear). Weight: 3,024 lbs. Fuel capacity: 11 gallons. Tyre size: 6.00 X 16.

BRAKES. Girling Hydro-mechanical.

PRICE. £1,250.

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