{"product_id":"the-lea-francis-story","title":"The Lea-Francis Story","description":"\u003cp\u003eFounded 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 specialised 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. In \u003ci\u003eThe Lea-Francis Story,\u003c\/i\u003e Barrie Price tells the complete story of the firm.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57490103009653,"sku":"9781845849573","price":27.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781845849573.jpg?v=1786441994","url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/products\/the-lea-francis-story","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}