148 Wolseley Hornet (2nd Series) (1965) DVJ 509 C by Robert Knight Via Flickr: Wolseley Hornet (1961-69) Engine 998cc S4 OHV Production 28455 (all series) Registration Number DVJ 509 C (Herefordshire) WOLSELEY SET www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/sets/72157623738922097... From its outset the Mini spawned many models that targeted different markets. Built as more luxurious versions of the Mini, both the Wolseley Hornet and the Riley Elf had longer, slightly finned rear wings and larger boots that gave the cars a more traditional three-box design. Wheelbase of the Elf and Hornet remained at 2.036 m (6.68 ft), whereas the overall length was increased to 3.27 m (10.7 ft). This resulted in a dry weight of 638 kg (Wolseley) 618kg (Riley). Mechanical specification was the same as the Mini but they feature wrap around rear bumpers, heater, screen-wash and a wind tone horn. The first series was powered by a 949cc S4 OHV version of the BMC A series engine The second series 1963-64 introduced the larger 998cc version on the BMC A series engine and twin leading shoe front brakes. The series three gets Hydrolastic suspension, a diaphragm clutch and key starting and from 1966 AP Automatic suspension became available. Diolch am 97,964,800 o olygiadau gwych, mae pob un ohonynt yn cael eu gwerthfawrogi'n fawr. Thanks for 97,964,800 amazing views, every one is greatly appreciated. Shot 10.09.2022, at Statfold Barn Railway, near Tamworth, Staffordshire REF 164-148
