Beschreibung
HERE is another little gem from my stable of 1950s classics. Registered in December 1954 (Just two weeks after I was born.... yes, fascinating I know!!) and then two years later - according to hand written notes in the car's file - purchased by Richard Burton shortly after completing filming the epic movie "The Robe." Now the second point of interest is obviously a great deal more fascinating than the first! I am sure we all agree on that.
The notes go on to state that Burton (having recently changed his name from Jenkins) later sold it to an unknown buyer. It then found its way into long term storage around 1971 and resurfaced around five or so years ago. Since then it has been overhauled with £1500 put into recommissioning brakes and clutch etc.
It is very straight and solid underneath and drives with loads of pep, showing very good oil pressure. It also comes with a 4-speed floor change which is unusual as all 4/ 44s were built with column change. However I do understand that a floor change was a factory fitted option and this looks as though it has always been there and certainly has the look of a correctly engineered gear lever arrangement.
And here is another added bonus. Instead of the 1250cc unit which always made the Wolseley 4/ 44 a little sluggish, she drives exceptionally well with the 1500cc engine as used in the MG TF, Riley 1. 5, MG Magnette etc.
Very sound on the bodywork too although some of the paintwork leaves a little to be desired and is patchy in parts. That said, if you want an immaculate 9k 4/ 44, then you will have to go and spend 9k. Mine is available for less than half that.
As ever my extremely competitive prices are amongst the best in the UK. Established now for 15 years, I pride myself on my finding skills and am always happy to pass that onto future owners by keeping my margins tight. I much prefer to find them and re-home them as quickly as possible.
My classic cars are motoring antiques. Please do not confuse them with your one-year-old Range Rover. This car, for example, is 68-years-old and so will have quirks and faults in there somewhere. These are not always apparent when buying and selling classics which is what I do. I do not restore them, nor do I pretend that they are concours cars. The majority of them go out as they came in, and I continue to enjoy finding more - a skill which is becoming increasingly difficult as many of you will be aware. They deserve to be taken on as "family pets" and cared for through thick and then. They don't make them any more and demand now out-strips supply. Please bear all this in mind, and enjoy your classic car. I can also assist with delivery and so please ask for a quote. Thanks, Martin. the details below.
