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New addition Wolseley six
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rjt10/4



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Location: Minions Cornwall

PostPosted: Fri Jul 17, 2015 10:51 am    Post subject: New addition Wolseley six Reply with quote

new addition to my fleet of cars a 1973 wolseley six according to how many left there arer 17 on road and 15 on sorn the only concern is paint bubbling on bottom of doors otherwise immaculate


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Rick
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PostPosted: Fri Jul 17, 2015 2:08 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

That looks very well, reminds me of the 1800S in that colour that a friend's dad owned in the 1970s.

Is there much needs doing to it, bar a spot of paint and bodywork?

RJ
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kevin2306



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PostPosted: Fri Jul 17, 2015 2:11 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

lovely engine in them

nice looking car

kev
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Dipster



Joined: 06 Jan 2015
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Location: UK, France and Portugal - unless I am travelling....

PostPosted: Sun Jul 19, 2015 7:13 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

These are lovely cars.

I worked in a BMC distributors when these were current. We had a demonstrator and it was my favourite drive. Perhaps only just ahead of the 4 litre Princess R.

I thought the ride and handling were a wonderful match for the level of luxury of the car. I also liked the auto transmission selector on the dash.

Please look after this beauty.
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peppiB



Joined: 30 Jun 2008
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Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

PostPosted: Sun Jul 19, 2015 3:44 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Nice car. Welcome to the addictive world of landcrabs. Great vehicles
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47Jag



Joined: 26 Jun 2008
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Location: Bothwell, Scotland

PostPosted: Sun Jul 19, 2015 11:13 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

My first ever new car was 1966 Austin 1800. I fell it was let down by giving it such a low ratio final drive. From memory I think it only did 15mph/1000 rpm so that doing 75 the engine was spinning at 5000rpm Rolling Eyes a year later they brought out a higher ratio but it was still way to low. I modified it to stage 3 MGB spec. and I could out drag Corvettes for the first 50 feet Very Happy It was a great long distance car. I liked it a lot.

Art
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Penguin45



Joined: 28 Jul 2014
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Location: Padiham

PostPosted: Mon Jul 20, 2015 12:31 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Diff ratio was changed for '67-on cars and the wheel size increased to 14". Still undergeared...

Why's it got over-riders? Never fitted to the Six.

Check for rust in every conceivable place - they really do know how to rot.

Enjoy - it's a lovely ride and drive.

P45.
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BigJohn



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Location: Wem, Shropshire

PostPosted: Mon Jul 20, 2015 1:46 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I had an 1800s and loved it, they handle like a big mini. I would have an automatic 1800/2200 again if I could find a good one that had all the bits I want, i.e. not that saggy baggy draylon upholstery and the mk3 central handbrake.
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robo0121



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PostPosted: Sat Apr 30, 2016 3:09 pm    Post subject: wolseley 6 Reply with quote

I had a 1972 one in 1977 absolute wicked car.the comfort and handling was exceptional.would love another...... borrowed mine to a mate who failed to take a right hand bend and ploughed into a brick wall at 55mph.i lost my car and he gained a scar....
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