£8,000 - £10,000
1927 WOLSELEY 16/45 E6 'SILENT SIX' PRAM-HOOD OPEN TOURER WITH DICKEY SEAT
United Kingdom • 23 Feb 2026 • Lot 4
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a rare 1927 Wolseley 16/45 'Silent Six' open tourer with a dickey seat, one of only a few known survivors. It features a refurbished magneto, recovered seats, and comes with a replacement engine block and original parts, presenting in very good condition.
Condition
7
Splendid condition, decent repaint, some refurbishment.
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Manual
Transmission:
63029
Chassis No:
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
UE 4656
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
1927 WOLSELEY 16/45 E6 'SILENT SIX' PRAM-HOOD OPEN TOURER WITH DICKEY SEATThe 1927 Wolseley 16/45 introduced as the brands first six-cylinder car with an overhead camshaft but the final model of the original company, before being handed over to William Morris, had a purported maximum speed of 60mph. It had a 2,025cm3 engine and was recognised for its smooth, flexible and quiet running, rather than high speed performance hence the affectionate name 'the silent six'.This example is believed to be one of just three open tourers- and only twenty one 16/45s known to have survived.Starting and driving well, the magneto has been refurbished, both seat squabs have been recovered and the carpet made to fit.
The fuel tank has been removed and rinsed and the Autovac body was renewed.At some stage, the vehicle has had a replacement engine block.
The original block will come with the car together with original front axle and hubs and rear axle and differential.The car benefits from a decent non-...
Points of note
£2,137
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£4,150
Median Price (Since 2020)
£7,250
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on May 15 2013
Latest MOT Mileage
2,625 miles
Registration Date
1927-07-20
MOT History
Passed
On Apr 24 2012 with 2,625 miles
Passed
On Apr 21 2011 with 2,005 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed
On May 10 2010 with 1,064 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
User Entered:
- general wear in steering and suspension
- fuel stain around petrol tap
Passed
On May 08 2009 with 9,311 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- n/s front damper bolt possibly loose . slight play in n/s trackrod end . steering possibly tight . o/s front wheel has fouled steering rod on lock before
Passed
On Apr 29 2008 with 7,380 miles
Passed
On May 08 2007 with 6,201 miles
Passed
On May 16 2006 with 5,445 miles
Failed
On May 16 2006 with 5,445 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)
User Entered:
- oil leak
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