Highlights
- Impressive two-tone paintwork
- Restored from 1982 to 1987
- Imported to Ireland in 2017 and now registered there
- One of only 100 left on the road, according to Howmanyleft?
- Vendor is happy to assist with shipping both UK and further afield
The Appeal
Released in 1961, as the third evolution of the 6/99. These were the final ‘big Wolseleys’, and boasted an impressive level of Pininfarina styling. Of course, much like its predecessors were Morris derivatives, the 6/110 was a derivative model - this time, conceived as a luxurious variant of the Austin A99 Westminster. Regardless of that identity, luxurious it was, and the BMC managed to ship out a very respectable 24,101 cars.
This example is an older restoration, and has been very well cared for with plenty of mechanical attention. With its luxurious interior and attractive two-tone paintwork, it’s sure to make for a very affable post-war classic.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered in Nottingham in 1966
- Restored from 1982 to 19867
- Imported to Ireland in 2017
- The DVLA states that as a previously registered UK car, no taxes will be necessary upon re-registration
- Awarded a British Motor Industry Heritage Trust Certificate in 1988
- Indicates 89,201 miles
- Paperwork includes:
- Original 6/110 handbook
- Two BMC Service Books
- Original Registration Book
- 1983 Registration Document
- Irish Registration Paperwork
- DVLA Retention Document
- Enormous selection of Rally and Show plates
- Photographic record of the restoration
The Interior
- Impressive period interior in green leather with walnut dashboard
- Dash was replaced in 2000 due to cracked lacquer
- Seats also given a treatment kit in 2000
- Seats and door cards are nicely presented with only light patina and creasing
- Dashboard has light wear, with original period instruments that are in good order
- Dials are clean and well-presented with no issues
- Light patina to the chrome trims around the switches
- Steering wheel is well-presented with Wolseley branding
- No reports of any faults or technical issues to the interior options
- Carpets are showing some wear, commensurate with age
- Headlining appears to be in good order with no major issues
- Modern speakers are mounted on the rear shelf
- Boot is in good order and is well-kept
The Exterior
- Impressive Connaught and Porcelain Green two-tone paintwork
- Older restoration, still mostly in good order
- Chromework is largely original with some patina
- A small bubble of corrosion under the pant is reported by the vendor on the front-left wing
- Some light chips and paint loss elsewhere on the car
- Glasswork and lenses are in good order with no issues
- A part of the branding - the Mk2 badge, specifically - is missing from the rear of the car
- All other branding is intact and well-presented
- Car is sitting on Wolseley branded wheels, fitted in 2000
- Fitted with a full set of Maxxis tyres that look in near-new condition
- Car carries some light corrosion to the underside of the car
The Mechanics
- Powered by a 2.9L C-Series I6 Engine
- 3-speed automatic transmission
- During 1980s restoration, the car was given:
- New front wings
- New outriggers
- New sills
- Inner wing repairs
- Wheel arch repairs
- New brake discs and hoses
- New calliper kits
- New pads and shoes
- New bumpers
- New headlight rims
- New fuel pump
- Complete engine rebuild
- In 2000 the car was fitted with:
- New rear road springs and bushes
- New hub caps
- Repairs to the front wings
- Refreshment of the Porcelain Green paintwork
- Recently fitted with:
- New starter motor
- New rear wheel brake cylinders
- New brake hoses
- Car is reportedly in good running order with no reported leaks, knocks or smoke
- Automatic gearbox is reportedly working well with a smooth gearchange
- The vendor reports that the car starts first time with no problems
Summary
A nicely-kept, well-running post-war classic, this is an interesting spot of British history, with impressive two-tone paintwork and Anglo-Italian styling.
Notice to bidders
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