Wolseley Car History

[johnny082]

It's amazing what you remember when your mind is jogged. An uncle of mine, Frank Pendle worked at Wolseley cutting and stitching the leather seats. He and his wife Edith lived in Croydon Road Erdington

 

[Lloyd]

The “Voiturette” Wonder if it’s still around ? Viv.

Yes it is Viv. Now registered OWL707 its a Wolseley 1899 3.5 H.P. Owner:British Motor Industry Heritage Trust.

 

[Vivienne14]

That’s good news Lloyd. And it’s looking good ! Thanks.

Viv.

 

[Vivienne14]

1920s assembly. Seems like a very long chassis. Viv.

 

[A Sparks]

There is a 60's (I think) Wolseley car parked at the front of a house near where I live, it looks in good condition, all nice and shiny and well kept.

 

[PA739]

1920s assembly. Seems like a very long chassis. Viv.

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This picture shows 20hp and 15hp car chassis being assembled in Wolseley's Adderley Park West Works.
The engine "dressing line", to the left, is for the 15hp ohc engines.
A full history of Wolseley's Adderley Park Works, was published last year; "The Real Wolseley".
PA739

 

[Vivienne14]

A photo from a booklet produced at the opening of the Adderley Street works in 1914. Viv.

 

[twotogs]

I'm not sure which dept. Sylvia, he was there as I said for 40 odd years so may have moved around, he listed his job as 'viewer' at one time. His name was Len Gibson. Eric.

I remember Len Gibson he worked in general inspection and taught me how to read a slide rule, I worked in the press shop as a tool setter. Neil (Billy)Ford

 

[PA739]

A photo from a booklet produced at the opening of the Adderley Street works in 1914. Viv.
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This was Adderley Park, not Adderley Street, and this particular workshop was not part of the new extensions to the works in 1914.
PA739

 

[Eric Gibson]

I remember Len Gibson he worked in general inspection and taught me how to read a slide rule, I worked in the press shop as a tool setter. Neil (Billy)Ford

When was that Billy?

 

[Vivienne14]

Holiday pay for Wolseley workers. Viv.

Source: Birmingham Post, British Newspaper Archive

 

[Richard Dye]

Holiday pay for Wolseley workers. Viv.

View attachment 171944Source: Birmingham Post, British Newspaper Archive

Just read through this thread! A great piece of car history and I love Wolsey's!

 

[devonjim]

Virtually every police car in 1950-60 tv and film drama is a Wolseley.

 

[Eric Gibson]

I bought a low mileage Wolseley 6/110 but only a month after buying it it got written off when a busy housewife with other things on her mind did a U turn across my path, at 60mph two tons of motor car packs a hell of a punch and sadly the lady died a couple of hours after the crash.

 

[RobT]

I bought a low mileage Wolseley 6/110 but only a month after buying it it got written off when a busy housewife with other things on her mind did a U turn across my path, at 60mph two tons of motor car packs a hell of a punch and sadly the lady died a couple of hours after the crash.

 

[Richard Dye]

I bought a low mileage Wolseley 6/110 but only a month after buying it it got written off when a busy housewife with other things on her mind did a U turn across my path, at 60mph two tons of motor car packs a hell of a punch and sadly the lady died a couple of hours after the crash.

That was a pretty quick car as I recall!

 

[RobT]

That was a pretty quick car as I recall!

 

[Richard Dye]

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Thank you! Interesting that fuel consumption is so high particularly for an imperial gallon! That straight 6 cylinder was a very well balance and smooth engine. Was never lucky enough to own one but always wanted too.

 

[Eric Gibson]

The actual car.

 

[Richard Dye]

The actual car.

Such a shame.............I like the two tone paint work!

 

[Eric Gibson]

Such a shame.............I like the two tone paint work!

Yes Richard I had several of these and Austin Westminsters over a few years but this was a very nice two tone, the photo doesn't do it justice.

 

[Richard Dye]

Yes Richard I had several of these and Austin Westminsters over a few years but this was a very nice two tone, the photo doesn't do it justice.

And I believe those 6 cylinder engines were under appreciated!

 

[Eric Gibson]

Yes Richard I only had one with a problem, I think by neglect by a previous owner.

 

[Hans Donkervoort]

Beste forumleden,
Mijn naam is Hans Donkervoort en ik woon in Nederland,
Ik ben in de laatste fase van het restaureren van mijn Wolsely 12/48 coupé uit 1936.
Nu kom ik weer het kenteken tegen dat in het voertuig zat, met de naam van Hunt`s garage erop, zie foto.
Ik ben benieuwd of dit bedrijf nog bestaat, of dat er nog mensen zijn die het weten..
De voortgang van de restauratie is te zien op mijn site www.donkervoort.info voor de geinteresseerden.
Het zou leuk zijn om te horen over de garage van het verleden van Hunt.
bij voorbaat dank
Hans

 

[Tinpot]

Beste forumleden,
Mijn naam is Hans Donkervoort en ik woon in Nederland,
Ik ben in de laatste fase van het restaureren van mijn Wolsely 12/48 coupé uit 1936.
Nu kom ik weer het kenteken tegen dat in het voertuig zat, met de naam van Hunt`s garage erop, zie foto.
Ik ben benieuwd of dit bedrijf nog bestaat, of dat er nog mensen zijn die het weten..
De voortgang van de restauratie is te zien op mijn site www.donkervoort.info voor de geinteresseerden.
Het zou leuk zijn om te horen over de garage van het verleden van Hunt.
bij voorbaat dank
Hans

I cannot read Dutch but I am guessing you are looking for information about the garage in the photo. It is not very clear but looks like Hunt’s Garage. There is a thread about Hunts on this forum.

 

[Covroad]

I cannot read Dutch but I am guessing you are looking for information about the garage in the photo. It is not very clear but looks like Hunt’s Garage. There is a thread about Hunts on this forum.

Translation
Dear forum members,
My name is Hans Donkervoort and I live in the Netherlands,
I am in the final stages of restoring my 1936 Wolsely 12/48 coupe.
Now I come across the license plate that was in the vehicle again, with the name of Hunt`s garage on it, see photo.
I wonder if this company still exists or if anyone else knows about it.
The progress of the restoration can be seen on my site www.donkervoort.info for those who are interested.
It would be nice to hear about Hunt's past garage.
thanks in advance
Hans

 

[Hans Donkervoort]

Tinpot Thanks

 

[mw0njm.]

HUNTS GARAGE

Discreet liveried chauffeurs

birminghamhistory.co.uk

 

[johnny082]

For those who don't know, when there is an item in foreign language, if you right click it, an option comes up to translate it into English

 

[Radiorails]