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Jim Jarron's Motoring Pages |
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Wolseley - the cars |
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Series III: the 10/40, 12/48, 14/60, 18/85 & 25
By early 1945, it was clear that the war would soon end and management of the Wolseley company were setting out their plans for a return to peace time operations. The models to be reintroduced ranged from a limousine version of the large 25 h.p. The Series III cars stayed in production until 1948 when a new range appeared. 10/40: In the autumn of 1938 a new 10 h.p. car was marketed until private car manufacture had to give way to war production. It was a four-seater saloon with the refinements to be expected in a Wolseley. It was equipped with the “Bevelift” jacking system, a synchromesh gearbox, an adjustable steering wheel, window draught excluders and leather trim. 12/48: The 12/48 used the 1548cc OHV engine used in various Morris and Wolseley cars throughout the 1930's. It shared its chassis with the 10/40 and its coachwork resembled that of the the larger Wolseley cars. The 12/48 came with a sunshine roof and built-in hydraulic jacks of the "Jackall" type. 14/60: The 14/60 used a 60bhp, twin carburetor, six cylinder engine and was capable of 70 mph. 18/85: The 18/85 became famous for its role as a Police car, and can be seen in many old movies of the period. It had a powerful 85 bhp six cylinder engine, developed from the MG SA. It was equipped with "Nightpass" lights, which had an unusual anti dazzle, dipped headlamp and driving lamp arrangement. 25: The Wolseley 25 was the largest Wolseley and was equipped with a 3 ½ litre engine that produced 110 bhp giving the car good performance for its day. Postwar 25's were limousines built on a separate chassis with a 141" wheelbase.
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