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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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Bob Friendship
Posted 190 days ago
At age 4 I went with my father to our local Nuffield dealership (Heard Bros of Bideford) as he needed to replace the MO Oxford (awefull!) and I clambered into a Morris 6 and suggested "get this one, Dad!" Not being fond of Morris he was offered a 6/80 but being modest and carefull opted for the a 4/44, being cheaper to run and more modern in design. Ever after that and until I was 17 I yearned for a 6/80 and in the summer of 1966, at Bude, Cornwall, my wish came true with the £50 purchase of a 1954 series 2 example, with 72,000 miles and excellent bodywork, RAF 926 was my favourite car, dreadfully slow, I took it to autocross, rallies, even won a small event! Of all the cars I've owned and now at 60 I still have the enthusiasm to own such a car, made at a time when buying British was a natural occurance. Best wishes to all,
willie mcrae
Posted 504 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 607 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 634 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 647 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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