Wolseley
Wolseley was a pioneering maker of cars in Britain, but as a subsidiary of Vickers they also built aircraft, aero engines, railcars, boat engines, armoured cars, trucks, buses, munitions and even a gyrocar. There was a lot of activity for the first three decades, then Wolseley was allowed to go bankrupt by Vickers and the firm was bought by William Morris. Wolseley aero engines were named after Vipers and other creatures with a sting. The cars were often given similar names, Beetle, Wasp or Hornet. Nowadays the six-cylinder Wolseley Hornet is recalled with affection, but in the 1930s fans of classic vintage cars saw the rebodied 'sports' Hornets as vulgar and pretentious. It has been said that it was due to the 'Woolly Whore's Nest' that a group of enthusiasts for 'proper sports cars' founded the Vintage Sports Car Club. Wolseley was incorporated into the Nuffield organisation to be upmarket of Morris cars, then into the British Motor Corporation and British Leyland. At each stage Wolseley lost a little more of its individuality, with Wolseley-badged Farina saloons, Minis, 1100s, Landcrabs and Wedges. The name faded away in the 1970s, and today few enthusiasts realise what an important role Wolseley played in the history of the automobile.
Model of the Wolseley 18/85 Green/Black by Oxford at 1:76 scale.
Product code: 76WO006£8.95The Wolseley 18/85 was a British saloon car which the company manufactured between 1938 and 1948. It had a powerful 85 bhp, six cylinder engine with twin carburettor, overhead valve and was built on a 104” wheelbase. As...£8.95
Oxford Diecast British Army Wolseley 18_85 - 1:76 Scale
Product code: 76WO002£7.95Originally launched in 1938 the 18/85 remained in production until 1948. The 18/85 had a powerful 85bhp six cylinder engine, developed from the MG SA . This is a British Army version . Dimensions and Weights Packed: 8.6...£7.95
Oxford Diecast Luxan Blue Wolseley 18_85 Series III - 1:76 Scale
Product code: 76WO003£7.95Originally launched in 1938 the 18/85 remained in production until 1948. The 18/85 had a powerful 85bhp six cylinder engine, developed from the MG SA . This is a standard road version in Luxan Blue . Dimensions and Weig...£7.95
Oxford Diecast Maroon Wolseley 6/80 - 1:76 Scale
Product code: 76WOL002£7.451:76 SCALE Launched in 1948, production ran until 1954, during which time over 25,000 cars rolled off the Nuffield Company owned production line. Powered by a 2215cc 72 bhp six cylinder engine with four speed gearbox, t...£7.45
Oxford Diecast Met Police Wolseley 6/80 - 1:76 Scale
Product code: 76WOL001£7.45Launched in 1948, production ran until 1954, during which time over 25,000 cars rolled off the Nuffield Company owned production line. Powered by a 2215cc 72 bhp six cylinder engine with four speed gearbox, the 6/80 was...£7.45
Oxford Diecast Moonstone Grey Wolseley 6_80 - 1:76 Scale
Product code: 76WOL004£7.45Launched in 1948, production ran until 1954, during which time over 25,000 cars rolled off the Nuffield Company owned production line. Powered by a 2215cc 72 bhp six cylinder engine with four speed gearbox, the 6/80 was...£7.45
Oxford Diecast Police Wolseley 18_85 Series III - 1:76 Scale
Product code: 76WO001£7.95Originally launched in 1938 the 18/85 remained in production until 1948. In this time the car became famous for its role as a Police car, as can be seen in many old black and white movies of the period .The 18/85 had a ...£7.95
Oxford Diecast White Wolseley 6/80 - 1:76 Scale
Product code: 76WOL003£8.95Launched in 1948, production ran until 1954, during which time over 25,000 cars rolled off the Nuffield Company owned production line. Powered by a 2215cc 72 bhp six cylinder engine with four speed gearbox, the 6/80 was...£8.95
Oxford Diecast Wolseley 18/85 Black/Ivory
Product code: 76WO005£7.95It's back to 1938 for the stately Wolsley 18/85, a 4 door (front opening) saloon complete with running boards, which was made between 1938/9 and post war between 1945 and 1948. The Wolseley was powered by an 85bhp, twin...£7.95
Oxford Diecast Wolseley 18/85 Maroon/Ivory - 1:76 Scale
Product code: 76WO004£7.95Oxford Diecast Wolseley 18/85 Maroon/Ivory - 1:76 Scale Dimensions and Weights Packed: 8.6cm x 5.4cm x 4.6cm ( L x W x H ) Unpacked: 5.9cm x 2.3cm x 2.3cm ( L x W x H ) Excludes shipping carton Scale 1:76 scale means th...£7.95
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