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1961 Wolseley 1500

United Kingdom • 27 Nov 2024

Vehicle Details

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This 1957 Wolseley 1500 has undergone past restoration and recent improvements by the current owner, including mechanical and interior work. It was recently awakened from long-term storage and comes with documentation, but the odometer reading is considered unwarranted, requiring careful inspection.

Condition

6

The car has been subject to past restoration work and further improvements by the current owner, including a new clutch, radiator, and rejuvenated interior. While the odometer shows 79,000 miles, it's described as unwarranted, and the car has been recently awakened after eight years of dry storage. Overall, the description suggests a car that has been cared for but also shows signs of age and use, indicating a condition that is better than average but not pristine.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

WWA155232

Odometer:

79,000 miles

Reg Number:

584 XUH

RHD/LHD:

RHD

Introduced in 1957, the Wolseley 1500 and Riley 1.5 shared the same compact three-box styling and Morris Minor derived floorpan complete with independent torsion bar front suspension, rack and pinion steering and four-wheel drum brakes.

Powered by a 1489cc OHV ‘B-Series’ engine allied to four-speed manual transmission, the badge engineered duo enjoyed a surprising turn of speed.

As befitted a product of one of BMC's most prestigious marques, the Wolseley 1500 was notably well trimmed with suppled leather and lustrous wood veneers.

Remaining in production until 1965, some 93,000 Wolseley 1500s were made.

However, survivors are a rare sight today.

Self-evidently the subject of past restoration work, ‘584 XUH’ has been further improved since entering the current ownership in 2008.

Carrying out the work himself, the vendor installed a new clutch and radiator as well as fettling the brakes, suspension and gearbox.

To the interior, he rejuvenated the original leather upholstery with n...