Description
Introduced Post War, mono-construction applied to the Wolseley 6/ 80 and the smaller Wolseley 4/ 50. See also the Morris Six MS. Although introduced in 1948, the Wolseley 6/ 80 was to remain a rare sight on British roads until the fifties due to the concentration on the export market. The Wolseley 6/ 80 is particularly remembered as the apparent police car of choice for the early fifties.
This Wolseley 6/ 80 was registered in London on the 25th August 1953, the first owner was Sir William Rook, who was Winston Churchills sugar baron during WW2.
The 6 cylinder engine purrs and sounds great, as you can imagine plenty of power and fitted with the correct twin SU carburettors. There is no frost damage and all fluids in the correct places, the changing system is in working order and a new regulator box recently fitted as well as a new exhaust system.
The drive train is in good order, the column gear change is direct and the clutch is nice a smooth. New wheel cylinders, rear shock absorbers and a new fuel tank have all been fitted recently.
There is no corrosion to the underside what so ever, in fact there is absolutely no evidence of any welding at all. - It is just as clean on the underside as it is on top, and not covered in thick underseal.
The car has been highly restored at some point and although the paint work isn't immaculate it is clean and tidy, it polishes up well and presents nicely.
The interior is in very nice order with no rips or tears to the seats.
We have some history including a copy of the original logbook showing Sir William Rook as the first owner, as well as the current V5.
Please feel free to contact us for further information or to arrange a viewing - a walk around video is available that can be shared.
We are happy to consider part exchange. Nationwide delivery available.
