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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

Bid online during our live auction or at The Saleroom.

LIVE AUCTION: Saturday 18th June | 11.00am BST
  • BODY COLOUR
    Gunmetal Grey
  • DRIVE
    RHD
  • Registration Number
    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

CONSIGNOR

Consignor

For further information regarding this lot please contact Stacey.

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CCA VENDOR CONDITION REPORT

OVERALL:

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 CCA Vendor Condition Report


A lot's condition report is compiled based on information provided to CCA by the vendor of the lot. CCA has no access to lots prior to a sale but does review their condition on the day of the sale. CCA strongly recommends viewing a lot prior to a sale as it cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided. CCA will not entertain any disputes over vendor condition reports.

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

CONSIGNOR

Consignor

For further information regarding this lot please contact Stacey.

CONTACT

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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.