Wolseley 4/44
Overview
| Produced: |
1952-1956, 29845 produced. |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Saloon,4 doors,4 seats |
At the time of the BMC merger (consisting of Austin and the Nuffield organisation) Wolseley were putting the finishing touches to its new, mid range car, the Four/Forty-Four (4/44 for short!), which would shun the new BMC engine rationalisation ideas by using the old MG Y-Type engine.
The 4/44 consisted of an elegant, low slung four door saloon body (designed by ex-Jowet designer, Gerald Palmer) mated to the aforementioned Y-Type engine which produced 46bhp. The 4/44 came well equipped, as was expected of a new Wolseley, and produced a modest top speed of 73mph. The 4/44 sold well until its demise in 1956. Practical Classics November 2009 - Featuring Buyers Guide Wolseley 4/44 & 15/50. Click Here to view in our shop.
Source: Motorbase
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1250cc | S4 OHV | MG T-type engine (XPAG) | 66.5mm x 90mm |
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 73 mph | 32.6 s | 28 mpg |
Auction Sales History
| Lot Num |
Description | Auctioneer | Date | Hammer Price | Hammer Price (inc premium) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 081 | Wolseley 4/44 Saloon | Anglia Car Auctions | 12 Nov 2011 | £1650.00 | £1732.00 |
| 62 | Wolseley 4/44 Saloon | Brightwells Auctioneers and Valuers | 21 Sep 2011 | Not sold | |
| 054 | Wolseley 4/44 | Anglia Car Auctions | 3 Sep 2011 | Not sold | |
| 065 | Wolseley 4/44 | Anglia Car Auctions | 3 Sep 2011 | Not sold | |
| 112 | Wolseley 4/44 | Barons | 15 Mar 2011 | £4000.00 | - |
| 121 | Wolseley 4/44 | Barons | 8 Feb 2011 | Not sold | |
| 010 | Wolseley 10hp 2 Seater (1923) | BCA | 17 Jun 2002 | - | £10058.00 |
| 225 | Wolseley 4/44 (1953) | RTS Auctions Ltd | 9 Jul 2000 | Not sold | |
| 018 | Wolseley 4/44 (1954) | Telford Motor Auctions Ltd | 12 Jun 1999 | - | - |
| 473 | Wolseley 4/44 (1955) | Cheffins | 11 Oct 1997 | £40.00 | - |
| 233 | Wolseley 4/44 (1955) | RTS Auctions Ltd | 13 Apr 1997 | £1800.00 | - |
| 625 | Wolseley 1500 Saloon (1955) | Holloways Auctioneers Ltd | 22 Apr 1995 | Not sold | |
| 106 | Wolseley 4/44 (1955) | Sothebys | 18 Jul 1993 | Not sold | |
| 021 | Wolseley 4/44 (1954) | Christies | 12 Sep 1992 | £850.00 | - |
Magazine Articles
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Article |
Buying Guide - Wolseley 4/44 & 15/50 (1952-1958) |
112 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics November 2009 | |||
| Buying Guide - Wolseley 4/44 & 15/50- Frugal Fifties saloons for people with a taste for style and comfort. | ||||
| Article |
Buyer's Guide Express - Wolseley 4/44 & 15/50 |
62 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 8 December 2010 | |||
| Buyer's Guide Express - Wolseley 4/44 & 15/50 - Wrongly overshadowed by their MG badged cousins for many years, the Wolseley 4/44 and later 15/50 are great classic buys in themselves, reckons NICK LARKIN. | ||||
| Article |
Austin A95 Westminster |
40 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Mart December 2008 | |||
| Austin A95 Westminster- Premium prices and plenty of luxury, but can this pair justify their position in today's classic market? Simon Goldsworthy finds out. Wolseley 4/44, Austin A95. | ||||
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