The Wolseley Register club stand was situated in Hall 5 alongside our colleagues from The 6/80 & MO Oxford & Cowley Club. The end of season finale to the classic motoring year once again spanned 6 Halls. The Show attracted over 71,000 visitors across the 3 open days when a record 338 club stands were staged.
The Wolseley Register stand celebrated the 60th Anniversary of the club with a round-up of all the Regional events staged during the year as well a display board of our stand at the very first Classic Motor Show held in 1984.
Four Wolseley cars from across the product range were displayed:
1936 WOLSELEY SUPER SIX SERIES II 25 hp LWB LIMOUSINE – CKR 623
This rare Wolseley 25 limousine was found fully bricked into a garage in Kent and was restored for use in the family wedding hire business. It is featured in the Wolseley Register publication: “Wolseley Super Sixes: A Profile”. At age 15, the current owner helped his uncle to restore the car and now has his own restoration business as well as providing wedding car hire.
1937 WOLSELEY SERIES II 14/56 REDFERN TOURER – EPJ 479
The current owner purchased this car in 1983 and undertook a full restoration when time and space allowed, doing much of the work himself including respraying to the original colour scheme. The upholstery, hood and headlining were all completed professionally by 2019, since when it has attended local events and National Rallies, being awarded the Series II Trophy in 2022.
1957 WOLSELEY 1500 Mk I – LDO 333
This early example of the most popular post-war Wolseley model has been owned by a Register Member for 32 years. The car is presented in striking two-tone Alhambra Green and Island Green.
1967 WOLSLEY HORNET Mk III – VVX 200E
This Toga white Hornet with maroon roof and red leather upholstery was acquired by the current owner in June 2023. The car had been a dealer demonstrator from new and the full history is known. A £6000 restoration was carried out 25 years ago which must have been a good job as the car still presents well. It is exactly as it came off the production line with nothing having been altered or added from standard.
Club officers and members were on hand throughout the Show to answer technical, membership, merchandise and any other queries. Thanks to all the exhibitors, helpers and visitors to the stand over the weekend.
The Wolseley Register will be applying for stand space at next year’s Classic Motor Show which will run from 7-9 November 2025.