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Wolseley car books - history and models

A book on Wolseley cars? Explore here illustrated books on the history, types and construction of Wolseley cars.

Riley & Wolseley Cars of the 1950s, 1960s & 1970s - A Pictorial History

This illustrated guide covers Riley cars from 1953 to 1969 and Wolseley models from 1948 until production ended in 1975.
As both brands became part of BMC, this book provides a detailed history with model comparisons and technical data.
It is an essential resource for Riley and Wolseley enthusiasts, as well as fans of British cars.

Covers Riley cars produced during the BMC era, including:
Pathfinder; Two-Point-Six; One-Point-Five Mk 1, Mk 2 and Mk 3; Elf Mk 1, Mk 2 and Mk 3; Kestrel 1100 Mk 1 and Mk 2; Kestrel 1300 Mk 1 and Mk 2; 4/Sixty Eight; and 4/Seventy Two.

Covers Wolseley's later cars, produced during from 1948 to 1975, including the following models:
6/80; 4/50; 4/44; 15/50; 6/90 Series 1, Series 2 and Series 3; 1500 Mk 1, Mk 2 and Mk 3; Hornet Mk 1, Mk2 and Mk3; 1100 Mk 1 and Mk 2; 1300 Mk 1, Mk 2 and Mk 3; 15/60; 16/60; 6/99; 6/110 Mk 1 and Mk 2; 18/85 Mk 1 and Mk 2; Six; and 18/22.

Does not cover pre-1953 Riley models or pre-1948 Wolseley models.

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Author:	David Rowe
Details:	104 pages, 21 x 15 x 1 cm / 8.25 x 5.9 x 0.39 in, paperback
Illustrations:	352 b&w and colour photos
Publisher:	Veloce Publishing Ltd (GB, 2022)
ISBN:	9781787117914

Riley & Wolseley Cars of the 1950s, 1960s & 1970s - A Pictorial History

Language: English

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British Leyland - The Cars, 1968-1986

In 1968, British Leyland was formed by merging most of Britain's car manufacturers to create a strong, unified group capable of competing with major European companies. However, this goal was not achieved.

Many books have explored the politics and business aspects of British Leyland, but "British Leyland - The Cars, 1968-1986" focuses specifically on the vehicles produced by the company. It covers both inherited models and those developed under its management.

During its 18 years, British Leyland produced a wide range of vehicles, often leading to confusion about their origins. This book clarifies which models were made, by whom, and when.

The book stops at 1986, the year British Leyland ceased to exist. What remained of its car and light commercial vehicle division was renamed the Rover Group.

Pages of the book British Leyland: The Cars, 1968-1986 (1)

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Author:	James Taylor
Details:	192 pages, 28 x 21.5 x 2 cm / 11 x 8.5 x 0.79 in, hardback
Illustrations:	63 b&w and 173 colour photos
Publisher:	The Crowood Press Ltd (GB, 2018)
ISBN:	9781785003912

British Leyland - The Cars, 1968-1986

Language: English

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BMC 1100/1300 (ADO16) - Austin, Morris, MG, Riley, Wolseley & Vanden Plas

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ADO16 was the development code for the Austin Morris 1100/1300 range. This book covers all main models and their MG, Riley, and Vanden Plas versions. It explores the mechanical design, development, and the car's place within BMC and the market.

These cars were bestsellers in their time, offering British families a modern, stylish, and practical vehicle. Known for their reliability, efficiency, and spacious interiors, they became popular all-purpose cars.
With over a million units sold in the UK between 1962 and 1973, ADO16s were a common sight in cities, towns, villages, and on country roads. They became the defining British family car of the 1960s.

This book revisits one of the British motor industry's overlooked successes - the car that followed the Mini's legacy to offer Britain and the world a compact yet capable family saloon.

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Author:	Matthew Vale
Details:	112 pages, 14.5 x 21 x 0.8 cm / 5.7 x 8.25 x 0.31 in, paperback
Illustrations:	118 b&w and colour photos
Publisher:	Veloce Publishing Ltd (GB, 2024)
ISBN:	9781787119147

BMC 1100/1300 (ADO16) - Austin, Morris, MG, Riley, Wolseley & Vanden Plas

Language: English

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Landcrabs and 3-Litres - BMC 1800, 2200 (ADO17) and 3-litre (ADO61) cars

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Nicknamed the Landcrab, the BMC 1800 was the largest of three models designed by Sir Alec Issigonis in the late 1950s and early 1960s. Following the success of the Mini and 1100, it featured Hydrolastic suspension and a spacious interior made possible by front-wheel drive. This large family saloon also performed well in motorsport and later had six-cylinder versions, first developed in Australia.

A modified version of the 1800 design was used for the Austin 3-Litre, a luxury car with rear-wheel drive aimed at a more traditional market. However, it was less successful, and plans for rebadged models, including a Bentley version, were abandoned.

Both the BMC 1800 and Austin 3-Litre played key roles in the British car industry of the 1960s and remain popular among classic car enthusiasts. Acclaimed motoring historian James Taylor explores their history in this well-researched and beautifully illustrated book.

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Author:	James Taylor
Details:	96 pages, 23.5 x 16.5 cm / 9.25 x 6.5 in, paperback
Illustrations:	100 b&w and colour photos
Publisher:	Amberley Publishing (GB, 2025)
ISBN:	9781398121591

Landcrabs and 3-Litres - BMC 1800, 2200 (ADO17) and 3-litre (ADO61) cars

Language: English

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The Cars of BMC

Formed in 1952 through the merger of Morris Motors Ltd and the Austin Motor Company Ltd, the British Motor Corporation (BMC) rapidly expanded over the next 16 years, introducing numerous brands and models.

In this book, Graham Robson offers a complete history of BMC, including a detailed look at the early developments that led to the merger of Austin and Morris. This well-researched work provides a thorough directory of the brands and vehicles within BMC.

Robson covers the full history of the company and its formation, offering individual chapters for each brand, such as Austin, Wolseley, Metropolitan, and Vanden Plas.
Each chapter includes model histories, production dates, production numbers, technical specifications (including chassis layouts), engine and transmission details, model dimensions, and the fates of specific model lines.

This updated edition focuses on cars produced between 1945 and 1975, covering marques such as Austin, Austin-Healey, Innocenti, MG, Morris, Riley, Vanden Plas, Wolseley, British Motor Holdings, British Leyland, along with subsidiaries and international connections.

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Author:	Graham Robson
Details:	304 pages, 25 x 20.5 cm / 9.8 x 8.1 in, hardback
Illustrations:	440 b&w and colour photos
Publisher:	Veloce Publishing Ltd (GB, 2022)
Series:	Veloce Classic Reprint
ISBN:	9781787116320

The Cars of BMC

Language: English

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