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The Wolseley Eight is a four door, light saloon car which was produced by Wolseley Motors from 1946 until 1948. It was based on the Morris Eight Series E and also shared many body panels with the MG Y-type. At the time it was said to be Lord Nuffield's favourite car.[3] The car was designed before World War II and was originally intended to have been launched in 1940. In line with the prevailing economic directives from the United Kingdom government, the majority of cars were exported.
| Wolseley Eight | |
|---|---|
 Wolseley Eight (1947) | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Wolseley Motors |
| Production | 1946–1948 5344 made[1] |
| Assembly | Ward End Works, Birmingham, UK. |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 4-door saloon |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 918 cc overhead valve, straight-4 |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 89 in (2,300 mm)[2] |
| Length | 145 in (3,700 mm)[2] |
| Width | 56 in (1,400 mm)[2] |
Although based on the 1938 Morris Eight, the car was given a very different external appearance by having a traditional Wolseley bonnet and grille and the boot lid was bottom rather than top hinged. The engine was converted from the side valve original to an overhead valve type and the power output consequently increased from the original 29 bhp (22 kW) to 33 bhp (25 kW). The suspension was non-independent and used half elliptic leaf springs front and rear and the brakes were drums all round, hydraulically actuated. The electrical system was 6 volt.
The car had an up-market interior with leather upholstery, pile carpets and walnut trim. Another traditional feature was an opening windscreen. All models had four doors, the two-door version of the Morris body was not offered as a Wolseley. At launch the car was priced at £416, £115 more than the Morris.[1]
References
- Robson, Graham (2000). A to Z of British Cars 1945-1980. Devon, UK: Herridge. ISBN 0-9541063-9-3.
- Culshaw; Horrobin (1974). Complete Catalogue of British Cars. London: Macmillan. ISBN 0-333-16689-2.
- Sedgwick, M.; Gillies (1993). A-Z of Cars 1945-1970. Devon, UK: Bay View Books. ISBN 1-870979-39-7.
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[de] Wolseley Eight
Der Wolseley Eight war eine kleine, viertürige Limousine, die die Wolseley Motor Company von 1946 bis 1948 herstellte. Sie basierte auf dem Morris Eight und hatte auch viele Karosserieteile mit dem MG Series Y gemein. Zu seiner Zeit war er Lord Nuffields Lieblingsauto[2]. Der Wagen wurde vor dem Zweiten Weltkrieg konstruiert und sollte eigentlich 1940 herausgebracht werden. Entsprechend den bindenden wirtschaftlichen Vorgaben der britischen Regierung wurden die meisten Wagen exportiert.- [en] Wolseley Eight
[fr] Wolseley Eight
La Wolseley Eight est une berline légère quatre portes, produite par le constructeur anglais Wolseley Motors entre 1946 et 1948. Elle est basée sur la Morris Eight Series E et a également partagé de nombreux panneaux de carrosserie avec la MG Y-type. À l'époque, il fut dit qu'elle était la voiture préférée de W.R. Morris, Lord Nuffield[3]. La voiture fut conçue avant la Seconde Guerre mondiale et était initialement destinée à être lancée en 1940. En accord avec les directives économiques du gouvernement du Royaume-Uni, la majorité des voitures furent exportées.[it] Wolseley Eight
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