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Wolseley 12/48

Wolseley made a 12/6 version of the Wolseley Hornet with a 6-cylinder 1271cc overhead cam engine. In 1936 the 'Morrisification' of Wolseleys was well under way and the Wolseley overhead cam engines were swept away. The Wolseley 12/48 was launched (as a 'Series II' car), heavily based on the similar looking Morris 12/4. However the Wolseley 12/48 used an overhead valve version of the 1,548cc Morris engine. Whilst the body looked identical to the Morris 12/4 Series II it was in fact built separately at the Wolseley factory and there were differences. The 12/48 shared its 8ft 4inch wheelbase with the Wolseley 10/40 whilst the Wolseley 16 had a 9ft 9inch wheelbase. In 1937 the Series III models were launched, the 12/48 getting a shorter 8ft 2inch wheelbase and a new body that did not resemble the Series III Morrises. However, the 1938 Wolseley 14/60 Series III used the 12/48 body but on an 8ft 8inch wheelbase. The 12/48 re-started production in late 1945 until replaced by the Morris Minor and Oxford cars of 1948.

Wolseley 12/48 Series II- illuminated badge on grille	Wolseley 12/48 Series III. Produced from 1937-48 with a 1548cc 4-cylinder engine already used by MG and Morris cars	Wolseley 12/48 Series III. A 1548cc 4-cylinder engine from MG and Morris cars powered the 12/48 Series II and III	Wolseley 12/48 Series II. In 1936 the -Series II- Wolseleys appeared with raked back screens and sloped grilles. The 12/48 shared the 1548cc OHV engine and many chassis and mechanical parts with the Morris 12/4.	Wolseley 12/48 Series II.As well as sharing the chassis, engine and mechanics of the Morris 12/4, the 12/48 also shared its chassis with the Wolseley 10/40.
Wolseley 12/48 Series II - bonnet detail	Wolseley 12/48 Series III. Introduced in 1937 the 12/48 was revived in 1945 until replaced in 1948. The 1548 cc engine was shared with the Morris 12/4 and the MG VA and other components were also shared	Wolseley 12/48 Series III. From 1937 the Series III Wolseley Twelve used a new body, but still shared its 1548cc engine with the Moris Twelve-Four	Wolseley 12/48 Series III. The 12/48 was reintroduced after WW" and continued in production until 1948	Wolseley 12/48 Series III.
Wolseley 12/48 Series III. Introduced in 1937 the 12/48 was revived in 1945 until replaced in 1948. The 1548 cc engine was shared with the Morris 12/4 and the MG VA and other components were also shared	Wolseley 12/48 Series II. In 1937 the -Series III- replaced this rakish Series II model, but mechanically the cars were the same.	Wolseley 12/48 Series III. Produced from 1937-48 with a 1548cc 4-cylinder engine already used by MG and Morris cars. The body is mounted on a substantial chassis as Wolseley were not yet ready to share in the Morris experiments with monocoque construction.	Wolseley 14/60 Series III (left) and Wolseley 12/48 Series III (right)	Wolseley 4/50

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