Herbert Austin of the Wolseley Sheep Shearing Machine Co.

designed the first Wolseley prototype in 1895 and an improved model in 1897, but it was not until 1899 that the first really successful model was produced, a 3 1/2hp four wheeler.

It was such a model that participated in the Thousand Miles Trial of 1900, confirming Wolseley to be a serious player in the infant British motor industry.

The 6hp Wolseley of 1904 was conventional in most respects, featuring a forward mounted, horizontal, single-cylinder engine with bore and stroke of 4 1/2 in x 5 in.

Final drive was provided by central chain and its most popular guise was a two-seater configuration.

This car was acquired in substantially complete condition, but requiring restoration, from a collector in West Yorkshire.

At the time of acquisition the vendor advised that this car had previously been registered AJ 148, however he had not applied for registration, the restoration being incomplete.

A copy of the Register of Motor C...