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Wolseley 6/80

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Wolseley

Wolseley 6/80

1948 - 1954
Country:
  United Kingdom
Engine:
  6 cyl.
Capacity:
  2215 cc
Power:
  72 bhp
Transmission:
  4 spd. man
Top Speed:
  137 km/h
Number Built:
  24,886
Collectability:
  3 star
 
Wolseley 6/80
The Wolseley was based on the MO series Morris saloons and shared the 13in longer wheelbase of the Morris Six - and it also shared the same motor.

The lavish grille and driving lights made the vehicle appear more up-market, but it was the interior where the Wolseley shined.

Leather seats, woodgrain dash and heater (for the time considered a luxury). Capable of a top speed of 137 km/h, the vehicle was considered powerful for its day and was the reason for its popularity with UK based law enforcement.

Even though production ceased in 1954, the cars were still in use in 1961.

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willie mcrae
Posted 188 days ago
My second car (52 model) in 1964 Was 12 years old when I bought it for £80. Had belonged to a gentleman farmer and had only 18,000 miles on the clock. It was like new on the inside but the metallic green paintwork on the outside had gone scummy. Two days with brasso and simonize wax had the car looking like it had just come out the factory. I overhauled the engine an fitted new exhaust valves and piston rings . A new water pump completed the repairs. I spent many a happy hour driving this machine around. I wish I still had it.
Tony Wynne
Posted 290 days ago
This was my second car a 1951 model in about 1966 out of all of the cars I have had over the last 42yrs and there have been quite a lot this is the one I will never forget. wish I still had it locked away in cotton wool somewhere. I,d love to drive it in the Bradford to Morecambe vintage car ralley.
Peter Marusich
Posted 317 days ago
The Wolseley 680 was my first car, it was the most unreliable car I ever owned. How ever I still have good memories. Its like my first girl friend in more ways the one.
Marty Rubenstein
Posted 330 days ago
This was my first car 1951 model bought second hand in 1965 for 150 pounds$300 great to drive top speed in excess of 160 kmph 100mph able to carry my surf board and sleep in.Ahh what memories
 
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