Wolseley Hornet Series II
Overview
| Produced: |
1963-1966 |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Saloon,2 doors,4 seats |
New for 1963 was the Wolseley Hornet MkII, basically a more powerful version of this well received up-market BMC Mini. The Hornet MkII introduced more power courtesy of a larger 998cc A-Series engine developing 38bhp and with a top-speed of nearly 80mph.
In mid1964 the Hornet received the improved Hydrolastic suspension to replace the original rubber coned arrangement. Other mechanical improvements included a modified clutch and key staring to replace the separate starter button used previously on the MkI.
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 998cc | S4 OHV | BMC A-Series | 62.93mm x 76.2mm |
Drivetrain and Suspension
| Drivetrain | Steering | Front Suspension | Rear Suspension |
|---|---|---|---|
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78 mph | 24.1 s |
Auction Sales History
| Lot Num |
Description | Auctioneer | Date | Hammer Price | Hammer Price (inc premium) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 003 | Wolseley Hornet MkII | Brightwells Auctioneers and Valuers | 16 May 2012 | - | £2400.00 |
| 664 | Wolseley (1964) | Lambert & Foster | 16 May 2002 | Not sold | |
| 002 | Wolseley Hornet MKII (1965) | H&H Sales Limited | 18 Feb 1998 | £800.00 | - |
| 106 | Wolseley Hornet MKII (1965) | BCA | 7 Apr 1997 | £1025.00 | - |
| 230 | Wolseley Hornet (1964) | RTS Auctions Ltd | 14 Jun 1996 | £775.00 | - |
| 204 | Wolseley Hornet (1964) | RTS Auctions Ltd | 3 Mar 1996 | £1225.00 | - |
| 220 | Wolseley Hornet Saloon (1964) | RTS Auctions Ltd | 18 Feb 1996 | Not sold | |
| 230 | Wolseley Hornet (1964) | RTS Auctions Ltd | 14 Jan 1996 | £775.00 | - |
| 018 | Wolseley Hornet (1963) | ADT | 2 Oct 1995 | £750.00 | - |
| 112 | Wolseley 1.5 Litre (1963) | ADT | 20 Feb 1995 | £2750.00 | - |
Magazine Articles
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Article |
Small club, Big Birthday |
2 |
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| Publication | Classic Motor Monthly May 2010 | |||
| Small club, Big Birthday - New from the Clubs' send you club news items to us today! Double Celebration for the Wolseley Hornet Special Club. | ||||
| Article |
Hornetsnest - Wolseley Hornet |
36 |
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| Publication | Classics September 2004 | |||
| Hornetsnest - Wolseley Hornet - Kenny Whitfield’s Wolseley Hornet has made it’s home in the family garage for many years, and has picked up some period mods too. | ||||
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