Wolseley 6/90 Series III
Overview
| Produced: |
1958-1959, 5131 produced. |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Saloon,4 doors,4 seats |
Taking over from the short-lived Series II the Series III 6/90 introduced the last improvements to the 6/90 range.
Improvements and changes included a larger rear window to improve rearward visibility and servo assisted brakes of a larger diameter. The 6/90 Series III remained in production until 1959 when the Farina styled 6/99 arrived.
Source: Motorbase
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2639cc | S6 OHV | BMC C-Series | 77mm x 89mm |
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95 mph | 18.1 s |
Auction Sales History
| Lot Num |
Description | Auctioneer | Date | Hammer Price | Hammer Price (inc premium) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 014 | Wolseley 6/90 Series III (1959) | BCA | 7 Oct 2002 | - | £2033.00 |
Magazine Articles
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Article |
The real heavies |
40 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics March 2011 | |||
| The real heavies - Forget the Mk2 - as underworld chariots the Jaguars Mk VII-IX were in a criminal league of their own. Jaguar MK VII, Jaguar MK IX, Wolseley 6/90. | ||||
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