Beschreibung
Registration No: HG 2009
Chassis No: 892/ 78
MOT: Exempt
Meredith Trinity coachwork – allowing use in open two, open four, and enclosed four-seater combinations
Comprehensively restored being completed in 2022
Subsequently featured in a copy of The Automobile
Accompanied by a history file that dates back to 1945
Introduced in April 1932, the Special was a more performance-orientated version of Wolseley’s existing Hornet model. Available in bare chassis guise only, the newcomer was powered by a 1271cc OHC straight-six engine allied to four-speed manual transmission. Clothed by the likes of Avon, Abbey, Swallow, Cunard and London Wolseley dealer Eustace Watkins, the Hornet Special could be had with a variety of open and closed coachwork. A team of three Hornet Specials driven by F. S. Hutchens, B. Wickens and E. Erith won the 1932 LCC Relay Race at Brooklands (averaging 77. 5mph for 270 miles). Progressively developed, the sporting Wolseley gained a stronger chassis, crossflow cylinder head and part synchromesh before production ceased in 1935 after some 2, 300 had been sold.
Finished in Green with Black, this Hornet Special benefitted from an extensive overhaul between 2010 and 2022, a process that was written about in The Automobile magazine. In addition, the interior was refreshed and retrimmed with new Green leather and a new carpet. Chrome-work was also renewed and new tyres finishing off the recommissioning post-restoration. Always lovely to see, there is a history file that dates back as far as 1945. An adaptable car in ownership, the Trinity Special can be used as an open 2-seater, open 4-seater or closed 4-seater, hence the Trinity nomenclature. The vendor describes the Special as having 'Very Good' bodywork, 'Good' paint and the 1271cc engine, electrics, transmission and interior trim as 'Excellent'.
