1927 WOLSELEY 16/45 E6 ‘SILENT SIX’ PRAM-HOOD OPEN TOURER WITH DICKEY SEAT.
This vehicle is in a Humbert & Ellis timed online auction closing from 7 pm Monday 23rd February. To register and bid, please copy and paste this link:
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Description:
1927 WOLSELEY 16/45 E6 ‘SILENT SIX’ PRAM-HOOD OPEN TOURER WITH DICKEY SEAT
Registration: UE 4656
Estimate £8000-10000
The 1927 Wolseley 16/45 introduced as the brands first six-cylinder car with an overhead camshaft but the final model of the original company, before being handed over to William Morris, had a purported maximum speed of 60mph. It had a 2,025cm3 engine and was recognised for its smooth, flexible and quiet running, rather than high speed performance hence the affectionate name ‘the silent six’.
This example is believed to be one of just three open tourers- and only twenty one 16/45s known to have survived. Starting and driving well, the magneto has been refurbished, both seat scrubs have been recovered and the carpet made to fit. The fuel tank has been removed and rinsed and the Autovac body was renewed.
The car benefits from a decent non-professional repaint and presents in splendid condition considering her 99 years of age. The crash gear box works well and the engine is quite simply a work of art. The dickey seat is revealed by opening the rear panel and there is a hinged windscreen with access via carriage type rear steps.
The car is finessed further by the addition of an ‘Old Bill’ Bruce Bairnsfather radiator mascot. A very rare example, present presented in very good condition throughout and well estimated at just £8000-£10,000. This vehicle is located near Repton, Derbyshire DE65 from where it will need to be collected. Motor-scan report and videos available on request.
Please Contact: Jonathan Humbert
Location: Reston, Derbyshire
Telephone: 07851048827
Email: humbert@humbertellis.com