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1938 Wolseley 14/56 Redfern Saloon Tourer Coachwork by Maltby's of Folkestone

United Kingdom • 19 Jun 2024

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1938 Wolseley 14/56 Redfern Saloon Tourer, with coachwork by Maltby's of Folkestone, is estimated at £26,000 - £30,000. Purchased in 1959 for £80, it underwent a 'no expense spared' restoration in 1990 and is described as being in ‘good overall’ condition.

Condition

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The car is described as being in ‘good overall’ condition with regards to its engine, gearbox, electrical equipment, interior trim, bodywork and paintwork, however, the hydraulic power hood no longer works, and some reconditioning is likely to be required to bring it up to excellent condition.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

21412816

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

Reg Number:

GDP 695

RHD/LHD:

RHD

Introduced in June 1936, the Wolseley Series II 14/56 could be had from the factory in Saloon, Salon de Ville or Tourer guises (the latter being particularly popular with the police).

Although, those with deeper pockets could opt for more bespoke creations from coachbuilders Maltby’s of Folkestone and Eustace Watkins.

Powered by a 1.8 litre OHV straight-six engine allied to four-speed manual transmission, the newcomer was reputedly capable of some 75mph.

A cut above its Morris stablemates, the Wolseley stole sales from Alvis and SS alike.

Indeed, some 17,839 were reputedly made before the Series III 14/60 arrived during autumn 1938.

Marketed by Maltby’s of Folkestone as a Saloon Tourer, the ‘Redfern’ was said to transform from one to the other at the touch of a button thanks to its power hood.

A handsome four-door, four- / five-seater design, it aimed to give occupants the best of both worlds all for a comparatively modest £410.

Among a handful of surviving ‘Redfern’ Saloon Tour...