Wolseley 15/50
| Produced: |
1956-1958, 12353 produced. |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Saloon,4 doors,4 seats |
In 1956 the 15/50 arrived to replace the under-powered 4/44 which had preceded it. The 4/44 had used a detuned MG "T" Series engine and likewise 15/50 used a detuned B-Series engine borrowed from the similar looking MG Magnette. Despite its single SU carburettor the 15/50 managed to provide reasonable performance suitable for its roll as a mid-range model.
The Wolseley 15/50 had a four-speed floor-change transmission. The column-change was fitted to the identically-bodied Wolseley 4/44. The 2-pedal "Manumatic"
transmission was only offered for a short time during the 15/50s production run an option also available on other Nuffeild saloons. The 15/50 was certainly a good looking four door saloon and came with all of the usual Wolseley trimmings. Production ended in 1958 with the arrival of the new Farina 15/60. Practical Classics November 2009 - Featuring Buyers Guide Wolseley 4/44 & 15/50. Click Here to view in our shop.
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78 mph | 29.8 s | 29 mpg |
| Lot Num |
Description | Auctioneer | Date | Hammer Price | Hammer Price (inc premium) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | Wolseley 15/50 | BCA | 28 Nov 2006 | - | £4676.00 |
| 621 | 1958 WOLSELEY 15/50 FOUR DOOR SALOON | Christies | 1 Jul 2005 | £1880.00 | - |
| 941 | Wolseley 15/50 Saloon | Cheffins | 12 Jun 2004 | £1325.00 | - |
| 482 | Wolseley 15/50 Saloon (1957) | Brooks | 3 Oct 1998 | - | £4140.00 |
| 005 | Wolseley 15/50 (1958) | Parkes | 18 Apr 1998 | £1600.00 | - |
| 036 | Wolseley 15/50 (1958) | BCA | 2 Jun 1997 | Not sold | |
| 312 | Wolseley 15/50 Saloon (1957) | Brooks | 15 Oct 1996 | - | £1552.00 |
| 904 | Wolseley 15/50 Saloon (1957) | Brooks | 28 Oct 1995 | £1600.00 | - |
| 015 | Wolseley 15/50 (1957) | Christies | 11 Sep 1993 | £1100.00 | - |
| 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 |
The enemies within |
126 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car November 2010 | |||
| The enemies within - There was a logic behind BMC's competing B-series saloons, says Jon Pressnell, but which is best - Wolseley 15/50, Morris Oxford or Austin Cambridge? | ||||
