1971 Wolseley MkII 1300 *Sold £3,250*

Description

• 1275cc engine
• Twin carbs
• Many new parts
• Five new tyres

Originally launched in 1961 with the 1100 A-Series engine, ADO16’s success saw it become Britain’s best-selling car. BMC produced the model in several badge-engineered variants from within the BMC over-arching brand. The Wolseley is considered to be by far the best and most sought after.

This one has a back story. And unusually, aside from some factual specs about the Wolseley, we think the owner’s story and his transparent images in the Gallery say far more than we can.

Our vendor writes:

“I bought ” Edward” just over a year ago. The plan was for my wife and I to go gently touring about in our retirement years. 

Unfortunately, this did not happen as the car required a lot of work to make it roadworthy and my wife was killed in a road traffic accident before it was finished.

I did however complete all the necessary repairs which included but were not limited to engine mountings, steering rack and joints, and front displacers. 

I fitted new carpets and had most of the chrome plated. The brakes were sorted, and new pads fitted. Five new tyres are now on the car.

It is a pretty little car and always draws attention.

The car looks better in the pictures than it is if you look really closely. I had planned to get some paintwork done this year. Wheel arch lips are a bit flaky for example. 

Not rusty, just not quite right.

The engine and gearbox are both good. The car has only done just over 25,000 miles. I think it was hidden away for many years. I would like the car to go to someone who will appreciate it as I have sadly lost the enthusiasm for it”.

Additionally, he told us whilst the mileage cannot be warranted vendor states that everything about the car suggests the mileage is genuine and he thinks it had been hidden away for many years in dry storage. The MOT history shows that it hasn’t done many miles since 2005 with the first online test certificate showing 18k miles. The car will be supplied with a shed full of spare parts also, included in these spares is a new exhaust and a new thermostat.

• First registered 1 December 1971
• Engine number 12H491FH1550
• Chassis number WA45539525M
• 1275cc twin SU A-Series engine
• Transversely mounted
• 65bhp
• Many of you will recognise the engine from the Mini Cooper and the Austin 1300 GT
• Four speed manual gearbox
• Synchromesh on all gears
• Hydro suspension
• The Mk II was launched in 1968 and ended in 1971
• This is a very late model Wolseley
• Distinctive horizontal speedo
• Wood veneer
• Upgraded interior with rear centre armrest
• Limeflower Green

Our view

Reports from the reliable Wolseley Register suggest there could be fewer than 57 MkII 1300s left on the road. Spacious, comfortable and enjoyable to drive, it’s no surprise they are so popular.

We cannot recall the last time we saw one, let alone had one for sale. These are a rare treat.

A super, scarce, easy to enjoy very practical classic. Don’t miss it.

Vehicle Location: Kelso, Roxburghshire, TD5 – it’s the responsibility of the winning bidder to make collection / transportation arrangements directly with the vendors.

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