Wolseley 1500
| Produced: |
1957-1965, 103394 produced. |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Saloon,4 doors,4 seats |
The Wolseley 1500 appeared in 1957 alongside its mechanically similar Riley 1.5 sister, both cars being the result of an ill-fated attempt to replace the Morris Minor. The 1500 used the Minor floorpan and torsion bar suspension layout which helped the cars chassis dynamics and road-holding ability.
The 1500 sold steadily until 1965, passing thru Series II and III developments along the way. The Wolseley 1500 had the usual front grille and badge treatment, many cars were finished in cheerful two-tone paint schemes which, along with well trimmed interiors, helped give these compact saloon cars an upmarket feel.
Buyers Guide Wolseley 1500 & Riley 1.5 featured in Practical Classics November 2007 – available from our sister site Bookbase. Click here to view.
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1489cc | S4 OHV | BMC B-Series | 73.025mm x 89mm |
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77 mph | 24.4 s | 32 mpg |
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
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| Article |
1958 Wolseley 1500 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics August 2009 | |||
| 1958 Wolseley 1500- When Roger Caple's father collected his new car, no one imagined it would still be in the family 50 years later. This is a tale of storage, stately homes, mystery and dogged restoration. | ||||
| Article |
Buying guide - Wolseley 1500 & Riley 1.5 (1957-1964) |
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| Publication | Practical Classics November 2007 | |||
| Buying guide - Wolseley 1500 & Riley 1.5 - A warts-and-all rundown on the cars designed to replace the Morris Minor. | ||||
| Article |
Buyers Guide - Riley 1.5/Wolseley 1500 |
134 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics August 1997 | |||
| Buyers Guide - Riley 1.5/Wolseley 1500 - Born from a Minor floorpan, these delightful cars never really escaped from the Minor's shadow, but the similarities are actually quite few, as Russ Smith finds out. | ||||
| Article |
Buyer's Guide Express - Wolseley 1500 |
74 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 14 March 2012 | |||
| Buyer's Guide Express - Wolseley 1500 - The Wolseley 1500 was the upmarket small family saloon of the late 1950s and early 1960s. It's affordable, stylish and fun, reckons JAMES TAYLOR. | ||||
| Article |
Singer Gazelle Series VI |
68 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Mart July 2008 | |||
| Singer Gazelle Series VI- Simon Goldsworthy goes in search of a little flash for not a lot of cash - and comes away with two cars that show badge engineering in th most prositive of lights. | ||||
| Article |
Going for gold |
68 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Mart June 2007 | |||
| Going for gold - It's 50 yeras since the first Wolseley 1500 rolled down the Longbridge line, and Richard Pratt is out to celebrate as Steve Wilson finds out. | ||||
| Article |
Six Of The Best - Fifties Saloons |
39 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Mart November 2005 | |||
| Six of the best - Fifties Saloons - Austin A30/A35, Ford 100E Series, Wolseley 1500/Riley 1.5, Rover P4, Ford Consul/Zephyr, Zodiac MkII, Vauxhall Cresta/Velox 'PA'. | ||||
| Article |
Starter Classic - Riley/Wolseley 1500 |
162 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car February 2005 | |||
| Starter Classic - Riley/Wolseley 1500 - The big-engined Morris Minor makes an excellent first classic saloon, as Malcolm McKay explains. | ||||
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A Little Luxury - Wolseley 1500 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Mart January 2005 | |||
| A Little Luxury - Wolseley 1500 - Everyone’s entitled to a little luxury. Emm met up with Les Ridgley and his pride and joy, a Wolseley 1500. | ||||
