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The Wolseley
Hornet Special was produced between 1932 and 1934. The standard Hornet
versions were already in production from the year 1930. The Wolseley
Hornet was designed upon a modified Morris Minor chassis.
The Hornet Special was equipped with a 1271 cc. six-cylinder
in-line engine. The straight-six that powered the Hornet Special was a
modified and tuned Hornet engine. The engine was equipped with two S.U.
carburettors, high compression pistons and duplex valve-coilsprings (to
cope with the higher maximum enginespeed). The Hornet Special engine
produced 47 bhp. giving the car a top speed of approximately 80 mph.
Additionally the Special was equipped with a stronger front axle and
larger drumbrakes; the Special was equipped with 12" drumbrakes all
round.
This particular Wolseley Hornet Special, presented by Altena Classic
Service, is "Old number five". Six Hornet Specials were
factory built/ modified for race and rally use. Number five was built in
1933 and factory-prepared for racing in 1934. The car was modified by
adding an oil cooler, special pistons and an automatic sump-oil filler.
Between the years 1934 and 1941 number five competed succesfully in
numerous British rallies.
The history of the car is excellent and it has been in the
posession of one owner the last 18 years. The last couple of years
"old number five" was fully restored.
Technical
data
six-cylinder
engine
cylindercapacity: 1271 cc.
capacity: 47 bhp.
top-speed: approx. 130 km/h - 80 mp/h.
gearbox: 3- speed manual
Information
on the presented Wolseley Hornet Wolseley
Hornet Special, year 1933. Colour white with a black leather interior.
This very special classic car with it's interesting competition history
is fully restored... This
Wolseley Hornet Special was sold by
Altena Classic Service info@altena-classics.nl
Altena Classic Service
Phone: +31 524 56 11 22 |
