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- The CCA Summer Sale 2022
- 1965 Wolseley Hornet Mk II 'Shorty'
1965 Wolseley Hornet Mk II 'Shorty'
Lot Number: 555
1965 Wolseley Hornet Mk II 'Shorty'
Very well known and much admired within the classic car world, 'Shorty' is now on the market.
- NOT SOLD
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Saturday 18th June, 2022 at 11.00am BST at Warwickshire Event Centre, CV31 1XN
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BODY COLOUR
Gunmetal Grey -
DRIVE
RHD -
REG NUMBER
JAB 603C -
ODOMETER READING
93746 Miles
SUMMARY
Very well known and much admired within the classic car world, 'Shorty' is now on the market.
DESCRIPTION
- 1965 Wolseley Hornet radically converted in the late Seventies into this super 'Shorty'
- More recently restored by Mini expert Bill Richards with a new interior by Bryan Purvess
- Finished in a lovely shade of Gunmetal Blue/Grey with red leather seating
- Lots of bespoke features including wicker baskets and a central-zipped tonneau cover
- Lots of receipts, photographs, Heritage Certificate, workshop manual and driver's handbook as well as lots of hard to source spare parts
- Only 263cm long, 134cm wide and 125cm high but still space for the weekend's shopping.
Viewing is highly recommended and vehicles will be available for viewing at the venue on Thursday 16th and Friday 17th June between 10am and 5pm, and then from 9am on Saturday 18th ahead of the auction which begins at 10.30am.
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 555
- Make
- WOLSELEY
- Model
- HORNET MKII SHORTY
- Registration Number
- JAB 603C
- MOT Expiry
- Exempt
- Chassis Number
- WA2S2749801
- Engine Number
- 9WR.U.H.25883
- Transmission
- Manual
- Body Colour
- Gunmetal Grey
GALLERY
CONSIGNOR
Stacey Williams
- Car Specialist
- 07472 250306
- stacey@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Stacey.
CONTACTSCORE:
110 / 135
Exterior
Bodywork:
Glass:
Paint:
Chrome:
Trim:
Remarks
Couple of small scratches to paintwork
Interior
Door-Cards:
Carpets:
Seating:
Headlining:
Dashboard:
Boot:
Remarks
No roof or headling
Engine
Components:
Appearance:
Starting:
Running:
Transmission
Gears:
Clutch:
Drive-Shaft:
Running Gear
Axles:
Chassis:
Suspension:
Bearings:
Brakes:
Wheels & Tyres:
Electrics
Minor:
Major:
Vehicle History
Remarks
Vehicle had speedo change in 2011, speedo was replaced with a second hand speedo showing approx. 72,000.
About the Seller Rating
A lot's rating is compiled based on information provided by the seller of the lot. We strongly recommend viewing a lot prior to bidding as we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by the seller. We will not entertain any disputes over seller rating details.
Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car
Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts
Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history
Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history
Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history
Vehicles can be collected from The Warwickshire Event Centre, CV31 1XN, on Sunday 19th June between 10am and 3pm and Monday 20th June between 9am and 1pm.
Our transport partners, EM Rogers, can assist with collection and delivery. Please contact them on 01604 755511 or trafficdesk@emrogers.co.uk for a quote.
Due to venue restrictions we need to be clear of The WEC by 1pm on Monday 20th therefore any motor vehicles not collected by this time will be taken to our transport partners storage facility in Northampton for a fee of £150 plus VAT. Storage will be charged at £10 plus VAT per day.
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