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£3,808

1955 Wolseley 4/44

United Kingdom • 12 Mar 2022 • Lot 263

Vehicle Details

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This 1953-1956 Wolseley 4/44 is presented in dark green with a green leather interior. It features recent upgrades like electronic ignition and a stainless steel exhaust, along with a brake overhaul and new tires, making it a practical classic for shows and rallies.

Condition

6

While the car has had recent repairs and upgrades, including electronic ignition, fuel pump, exhaust, tires, brakes, and a service, the listing mentions "nice patina" on the green leather interior. This suggests visible wear. The interior woodwork is in good condition, so it appears generally well-maintained but not flawless.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

NAE1323797

Odometer:

91,874 miles

Reg Number:

RLX 888

RHD/LHD:

RHD

This model was introduced by the British Motor Corporation in 1952 and manufactured from 1953 to 1956.

It was designed under the Nuffield Organization but by the time it was released, Wolseley was part of BMC.

Much of the design was shared with the MG Magnette ZA which was released later in the same year.

Unlike the MG, the 4/44 used the 1,250 cc XPAW engine a version of the XPAG engine previously seen in the later MG T-type series of cars but detuned by only having a single carburettor.

The four speed manual transmission had a column change.

The car had upmarket trim with wooden dashboard and leather seats and a traditional Wolseley radiator grille with illuminated badge but was expensive at GBP997 on the home market.

The 4/44 was replaced in 1956 by the similar Wolseley 15/50.

This lovely example of this very British model is presented in dark green with green leather interior showing a nice patina.

The present owner has carried out some recent repairs and some upgrades, whic...