33rd Footman James Bristol Classic Car Show

The Wolseley Owners Club stand at the Royal Bath and West Showground, Shepton Mallet, Somerset on Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd April 2012 proved to be very popular with visitors.

Present on our stand a 1958 Wolseley 1500 Mk I (which had been off the road for 44 years until a few days before), a 1952 Wolseley 4/50, a 1937 Wolseley 14/56, and a 1952 Wolseley 6/80, whilst outside in the classic car park a 1954 Wolseley 4/44, and other Wolseley's from visiting members.

We are pleased to announce that we will be returning for the Footman James 12th Classic Vehicle Restoration Show on Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th November in stand A45.

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Wisely Issue 5, March / April 2012

Issue 5 of Wisely - The Magazine of The Wolseley Owners Club, has been distributed to all our members.

The cover features a line up of a Wolseley 16/60, 6/110, 12/48, and a Wolseley Six, with a 1938 Wolseley 25 hp drop head coupe on the rear.

Within this 36 page issue of Wisely, the following articles and much more are contained:

Reader's Rides featuring a 1967 Wolseley 6/110 Mk II, 1967 Wolseley 1300, and a Wolseley 1500 Mk III.

Featured articles including a 1966 Wolseley 16/60, a 1964 Wolseley 1500 Mk III, 1957 Wolseley 1500 Mk I, 1958 Wolseley 15/50, 1938 Wolseley 25 hp drop head coupe, and a 1948 Wolseley 18/85 previously owned by Queen Alexandrine of Denmark.

Technical articles: Engine removal & examination on a Wolseley 18/85 (front wheel drive), and Plating Mazak.

In-depth reports on Frederick York Wolseley's 175th Birthday celebrations in Dublin and Kent, including visit to Hampton Traffic Garage, and an historical report on the 1928 Wolseley 21/60 E8M - Straight Eight.

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