Wolseley: 4/50
Note: This is a sub-section of Wolseley: Cars.
1948-53. 8,925 made.
1950 WOLSELEY FOUR-FIFTY SALOON
The first two new Wolseley models for ten years are almost alike in outward appearance, but differ widely in power and, to a lesser degree, in length of body and wheelbase.
The Four-Fifty Saloon, illustrated here, is in the distinctive Wolseley style and is built on integral chassis-body lines. This form of construction, which gives great strength and rigidity, comprises the body shell, floor, dash, frame members and wing valances and effects an important saving in weight.
Another interesting feature is the independent front wheel suspension by the Wolseley "paratorsion" system.
The colour schemes are in maroon, black or moonstone grey, with duo-tone leather upholstery in mole brown and grey.
ENGINE. Type: 1.5-litre. Cylinders: 4. Bore X Stroke: 73.5 mm. X 87 mm. Compression ratio: 7 to 1. Maximum b.h.p.: 51 at 4,400 r.p.m. Rating: 13.5 h.p.
PERFORMANCE. Maximum speed in excess of 70 m.p.h.
DIMENSIONS. Length: 14 ft. 2 ins. Height: 5 ft. 3 ins. Width: 5 ft. 6 ins. Wheelbase: 8 ft. 6 ins. Track: 4 ft. 5 ins. Weight: 2,576 lbs. Fuel capacity: 9.5 gallons. Tyre size: 5.50 X 15.
BRAKES. Lockheed Hydraulic.
PRICE. £550 plus £153.10.7 Purchase Tax. Total: £703.10.7.