Description
This was the actual 1934 Motor Show car displayed on the Wolseley Motors stand
1934 Wolseley Hornet Special 'International' 4 seat Sports
The Hornet Special was introduced 1932 and available in chassis form to be bodied by coach builders to the customers’ choice. Numerous styles of coachwork were available. The 'International' 4 seat sports coachwork was by Abbey Coachworks commissioned by London main Wolseley Agents - Eustace Watkins.
The Hornet Special was a brisk performer, with its 1. 3 Litre overhead camshaft engine fitted with twin SU carburettors.
The later models had the benefit of an enlarged engine - Now of 1. 6 Litre and this particular car was only the second 14hp chassis laid down and was exhibited at the Olympia Motor Show in October 1934.
Meticulously restored, the car has excellent provenance and is sure to create considerable interest. Meticulously restored, the car has excellent provenance and is sure to create considerable interest. The engine has recently been rebuilt at a cost of £25, 000 (invoices available) and the car drives particularly well and the engine is still running in.
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