Wolseley 18/85
| Produced: |
1967-1972, 35597 produced. |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Saloon,4 doors,4 seats |
In 1967 BMC added the Wolseley 18/85 to its well designed, 1800 "Landcrab" range. Unusually for BMC the new cars were only built in Austin/Morris and Wolseley trim, they managed to resist offering identical Riley and MG variants. The 18/85 used the same 1800 B-series engine as the rest of the range, however a 96bhp, twin carb "S" version joined the line-up in 1969 along with the MkII version of the standard car.
The MkI 18/85 had its own unique rear lamps to help distinguish it from the Austin/Morris cars along with the traditional Wolseley grille. Options available on the 18/85 included reclining front seats and automatic transmission, complete with dashboard mounted gear change. The 18/85 remained in production until 1972 when it was replaced by the larger engined 2200 model.
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1798cc | S4 OHV | BMC B-Series | 80.26mm x 89mm |
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97 mph | 15.2 s | 23 mpg |
| Lot Num |
Description | Auctioneer | Date | Hammer Price | Hammer Price (inc premium) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | Wolseley 18/85 AUTOMATIC | Anglia Car Auctions | 22 Jan 2011 | £850.00 | - |
| 213 | Wolseley 18/85 (1970) | RTS Auctions Ltd | 17 Jun 2001 | £400.00 | - |
| 202 | Wolseley 18/85 (1968) | RTS Auctions Ltd | 20 Jun 1999 | £825.00 | - |
| 205 | Wolseley 18/85 (1971) | RTS Auctions Ltd | 18 May 1997 | £1100.00 | - |
| 229 | Wolseley 18/85 (1971) | RTS Auctions Ltd | 9 Mar 1997 | £525.00 | - |
| 207 | Wolseley 18/85 (1970) | Christies | 14 May 1994 | £480.00 | - |
| 087 | Wolseley 18/85 MKII (1967) | ADT | 7 Dec 1993 | Not sold | |
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Article |
Middle Crass |
78 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars October 2002 | |||
| Middle Crass. Ford, Humber, Vauxhall and Wolseley were once the choice of middle class Britain. Now two are dead and two are struggling, Where did they go wrong? | ||||
| Article |
Luxury Landcrab! |
18 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Mart July 2006 | |||
| Luxury Landcrab! - Tester Wilson comes to share its owner's enthusiasm for the unfashionable car that designer Alex Issigonis said he was 'most proud of', the Wolseley 18/85 Mk II. | ||||
