Highlights
- Owner maintained by a mechanic
- Recent comprehensive service including timing, valves, and carb tuning
- Garage kept and regularly used
- Very original and much admired
- Rare and practical with a charming character
The Appeal
The Mini stole the limelight, but was it really the best use of Issigonis' ingenious front-wheel-drive, A-Series-engined platform? When you look at the Mini's lesser-seen derivatives, there are some compelling reasons to suggest that it wasn't...
The Riley Elf and Wolseley Hornet shared the Mini's brilliant drivetrain and packaging but gained eight and a half inches at the rear to make a more conventional 'three-box' shape - thus providing a bigger boot. Both received prominent front grilles not dissimilar to the exotic Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Coupé and the interiors were notably upgraded with leather and even a smattering of walnut!
This supremely original 1968 Wolseley has been meticulously maintained by its mechanic owner.
The vendor summarises their ownership:
"Purchased in 2021, used regularly and super reliable. Kept in garage and looked after, recent new battery and engine steady bushes. Much admired and always gets a smile."
If you're looking for a classic Mini, we'd urge you to consider this Wolseley first. This one's very well-sorted, presents beautifully and benefits from MOT, road tax and ULEZ charge exemption.
The Riley Elf and Wolseley Hornet shared the Mini's brilliant drivetrain and packaging but gained eight and a half inches at the rear to make a more conventional 'three-box' shape - thus providing a bigger boot. Both received prominent front grilles not dissimilar to the exotic Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Coupé and the interiors were notably upgraded with leather and even a smattering of walnut!
This supremely original 1968 Wolseley has been meticulously maintained by its mechanic owner.
The vendor summarises their ownership:
"Purchased in 2021, used regularly and super reliable. Kept in garage and looked after, recent new battery and engine steady bushes. Much admired and always gets a smile."
If you're looking for a classic Mini, we'd urge you to consider this Wolseley first. This one's very well-sorted, presents beautifully and benefits from MOT, road tax and ULEZ charge exemption.
History and Paperwork
- Owner maintained (mechanic)
- Recent service, timing, valves, oil and filters, carb tuning, and brakes all regularly attended to
- Purchased in 2021, used regularly and has reportedly proved reliable
- Kept in garage
- Exempt from road tax and MOT
- ULEZ compliant
The Condition
- Bodywork and paint in very good order
- Few small bubbles appearing on the door bottom and bonnet lower edge, but nothing especially worrying
- Underside has been cleaned and WaxOyl protected
- Minilite-style alloy wheels in nice condition with no corrosion according to the vendor
- Interior has a nice patina
- New red carpets
- Door cards are in good condition
- Headlining is in good condition
- Leather seats have some wear but are eminently serviceable
- Wooden centre console with fuel, speed, temperature, and oil pressure gauges
- Fitted with matching inertia seat belts and one belt in the back (was for child seat)
- USB charger for your phone also fitted
- Speakers fitted, radio included but not mounted
- We're informed that the heater is effective, making the cabin nice and cosy
- The vendor says the headlights work well for night-time driving, something that can't be said of all '60s cars
The Mechanics
- 998cc A Series l4
- Four-speed manual
- The vendor informs us that the mechanics are excellent, the engine runs sweetly and starts first time, never overheats and has good oil pressure
- We're informed that it is quite nippy and economical
- Front disc brakes
- We're informed that the gears all work as they should
- Recently replaced gearbox mounts, engine steady bushes, and battery
- Cruises at 60 mph without a fuss - easily keeps pace with the traffic
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Comments
tony-bu••••
sellerObviously it's 4 speed and Bodmin is in Cornwall not Devon! Lovely!