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◊ 2014-02-02 16:01 |
Wolseley 15/60 [ADO9W], 1959+. |
◊ 2014-02-02 16:06 |
locally assembled? |
◊ 2014-02-03 11:43 |
Yes. There is nothing in this view to prevent it being a 1962-65 Wolseley 24/80 "based on Wolseley 15/60 and 16/60 - upmarket counterpart to the Austin Freeway was this Australian Wolseley derivative, using the same 6-cylinder “Blue Streak” engine, producing 80bhp from its 2.4-litres (hence the model name)." - Link to "www.aronline.co.uk" (the Freeway was similar version of A55 Mk2 and then A60). Codes were ADO40 for Mk1 Freeway & 24/80, then YDO3 for Mk2 - no confirmed info what the difference was (esp. if rear fins changed as UK ADO9 to ADO38??). There was also a Freeway Utility pickup (ADO41 - apart from front panel, probably identical body to the Riley grille ADO49 pickup for Siam Di Tella in Argentina) and a YDO3 code Mk2 Austin Freeway Station Wagon. Update - See also http://www.co-oc.org/vehicles/wolseley-24-80 for Aus account. Adds info that Aus 15/60 had 1622cc engine from start in late 59 (unlike UK 1489cc) so was 16/60 - so did the Cambridge which was therefore A60 - despite both versions having ADO9 body with pointed fins. Late 62 all 4 cylinder models adopted ADO38 body with rounded fins. First 24/80 and Freeway from 62 were coded ADO40 but kept pointed fins until Mk2 versions from 64 when rounded fins and YDO3 code adopted. Freeway was poor seller, but 24/80 fairly successful. -- Last edit: 2014-03-04 16:50:29 |
◊ 2014-10-24 23:52 |
Great information dsl. Over the years I owned four 24/80 Mk 2s and one 15/60. They were simple, reliable cars and examples in regular use lasted well into the 1980s. The number plate KEP 440 is not much help as it dates from 1969 indicating a re-issue. The 15/60s had a narrower track and slimmer tyres. I agree that this picture is inconclusive. Note the sun-visor and driver's window wind deflector. These were original options. In Australia, I've never seen or heard of a 4-cyl variant with the later rounded fins in Australia. I believe they dropped the 4-cyl model once the 6-cyl was offered. |
◊ 2015-10-20 15:34 |
I would say it is a 24/80 rather than a 15/60, as the mounting points for the front number plate were higher, which resulted in the appearance you see here. On 15/60s the number plate was lower (see this photo of my car: Link to "i821.photobucket.com" ) You really need a good photo of the side or a close up of the rear to be 100% certain though. -- Last edit: 2015-11-29 01:43:43 |