Description
1937 WOLSELEY 12/ 48The 1937 Wolseley 12/ 48 was a mid-sized British car that marked a transition period for Wolseley Motors, with 1937 being the year the updated Series III model was introduced to replace the Series II. In 1937, you could find both Series II and the newly launched Series III versions of the 12/ 48: It featured a 1, 479cc or 1, 548cc 4-cylinder overhead-valve (OHV) engine. This was a more premium offering compared to its Morris equivalents, which often used side-valve engines. The '12/ 48' name denotes its 12hp tax rating and 48bhp actual output. Primarily available as a 4-door saloon, including 'Sliding Head' versions with a sunroof. It was equipped with a four-speed gearbox and pressed-steel 'Easiclean'wheels. The Series III update introduced a new 98-inch wheelbase frame with cruciform bracing and a lower ride height for better stability. The Wolseley 12/ 48 is considered a rare classic today, with production of the Series II totaling roughly 6, 404 units. They cost £256 new…!Our example - UJ 9035 has been dry stored for many years. It looks to be a solid example and largely complete and is showing 5961 miles on the odometer. This is a matching numbers example. Chassis number 212/ 4527Engine number 4614The exterior panels, chassis and interior whilst showing signs of age look to be in original and unmolested condition. Presented with V5 and original buff logbook. Also an old MOT test certificate from 1999... With surviving numbers believed to be below 40, this is surely a vehicle worthy of restoration. Offered without reserve.This vehicle is for sale as it stands and as described. Please assume that the vehicle does not start or run. This vehicle is located near Royston, Cambridgeshire SG8. COLLECTION IS STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT 10AM - 3PM ON TUESDAY 26TH MAYOnce payment has cleared, we will put you in touch with a member of staff who will be on site on collection day. We advise bringing trailers with winches as vehicles in this sale have not been run in some time. Some have low, flat or no tyres. It is recommended to bring an extra pair of hands to help with loading. Videos available on request.
