Description
Fondly remembered, the Alec Issignossis’ designed large ‘land crab’ saloons still enjoy a loyal following for their ingenious use of space and comfortable hydro elastic ride. Being the upper-market Wolseley version, it is the most sought after with an important looking front grille (and badge to light up), more attractive rear buttresses and deep ‘Chippendale’ style polished wooden dashboard with door cappings. This has manual transmission and rare, desirable power steering. Supplied new in The ‘salt-free’ Isle of Man, the original owner passed the car to his brother in the late 1980’s with 28, 000 miles covered, and it was then retained in dry storage until 2005. The car was recommissioned for its return to the road and has covered 11, 000 miles since bringing the current total to just 39, 000. The condition is exemplary and as testament to this, the car was awarded a tankard at a BMC and BL event at Gaydon in 2017 when the model range celebrated its 50th anniversary despite the owner not officially entering it for concours! About the best of its kind in numerous respects.
