202 Wolseley 1500 (Mk.1) (1957) 362 ACV

Wolseley 1500 (1957-65) Engine 1489cc S4 OHV
Production 103,394 (plus 39,568 Riley One Point Fives)
Registration Number 362 ACV (Cornwall)
WOLSELEY SET
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Introduced in 1957 along with the simular Riley One Point Five They utilised the Morris Minor floorpan, suspension and steering but were fitted with the larger 1,489 cc (90.9 cu in) B-Series engine and MG Magnette gearbox. The two models were differentiated by nearly 20 hp (15 kW), the Riley having twin SU carburettors giving it the more power at 68 hp against the Wolseleys 48bhp. During production there were two updates (With the exception of Ireland where a 1200 was available)
A 1957 Motor magazine test gave figures of: 76.7 mph, 0-60 time of 24.8 and fuel economy of 36.6 Cost £758 (including £253 tax)

The Series II was released in May 1960. The most notable external difference was the hidden boot and bonnet hinges. Interior storage was improved with the fitting of a full width parcel shelf directly beneath the fascia.

The Series III was introduced in October 1961, featuring revisions to the grille and rear lights. and in 1962

he cars received the more robust crank, bearing and other details of the larger 1,622 cc unit now being fitted in the Austin Cambridge and its "Farina" styled clones. Unlike the Farina models, however, the Wolseley 1500 and Riley One-Point-Five retained the 1,489cc engine size with which they had been launched back in 1957

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Shot 29.05.2016 at Gaydon Motor Museum, Transport Show REF 119-202

Taken in: UK / England / Stratford-on-Avon District / Gaydon (show map)

Taken on: August 4, 2020

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