Pioneers in the field of motor car development in the United Kingdom, Wolseley built their first four wheel motor car as early as 1899, their technical design initially being steered by Herbert Austin.

In the years preceding The Great War, Wolseley became part of the mighty Vickers Sons & Maxim empire and their top of the range six-cylinder models vied with the likes of Napier, Rolls-Royce and Lanchester for a share of the lucrative British luxury car market, indeed finding favour with Royalty.

The 16/20 hp model was a four cylinder car introduced before the war, offering refined engineering and handsome factory-built coachwork.

Transmission was via a four speed gearbox and, combined with the 3,069cc engine, this gave the car particular appeal to the Colonial market where reliability on long distance trips in remote areas was so essential.

The 1914-1918 hostilities saw Wolseley facilities switched to the manufacture of trucks and aircraft engines, however post-war years saw the 16/...