1958 Wolseley 15/50 - £12,995

On offer is this delightful Wolseley 15/50 which is in outstanding original condition. The car was first registered by Allens Garage in Chelmsford in August 1958 and has had just three previous owners. The first kept it until 1984 and then sold it to a Major in the British Army who held on to the car for the next 35 years. In his tenure, the car was used as a prop by the BBC and there is a letter on file confirming that it was used in the filming of an episode of Miss Marple in 1987, entitled "4.50 from Paddington".

More recently the car has been owned by us and then our sales manager who undertook a mild restoration and upgrade of the car to make it more suitable for regular use.

The bodywork has been refreshed by our preferred specialist, Hares of Berkshire, as the paintwork was the original cellulose and was a little tired but the remainder of the car was remarkably sound with just a few local repairs needed. It has also been fitted with a new wiring loom and converted to negative earth electrics with an alternator, together with a disc brake upgrade, refurbished wheels with new tyres, a stainless exhaust and numerous other bits and bobs.

The interior is largely original and in lovely condition and especially unusual in green leather.

It is an easy starter and shows good oil pressure whilst maintaining its cool, even in traffic having been to Goodwood a couple of times this year alone. 

In the history file comes the original service book, owners handbook, period AA year book and service manual.

Quite happy pootling around the lanes, it is a delightful car to drive and will keep up with modern traffic.

Available for viewing, by appointment please, in our dry, well lit sales barn.

For sale on behalf of the owner and without BHG warranty.

The appearance is close to factory fresh with excellent panel fit and no evidence of repairs, an extremely solid and original car.

Drives really well with adequate performance, reassuring brakes and a surprising amount of grip - they used to race these in the fifties!

Simply stunning. The paintwork is better than new and whilst there is some pitting on the trim, the bumpers are as new having been expensively rechromed, including the overriders, the wheels powder coated and look great finished in black

New carpets have been fitted but otherwise it is largely original and in good condition, particularly the wood - a really nice place to be and with a great aroma.

Apart from our accurate and reliable description of this car we believe you will not find a better bunch of chaps to deal with; we know our MGs inside out, we won’t flannel you with sales speak and we aim to provide you with a car that you will be bringing back in a year’s time when the next service and MOT is due, no sooner! However, if you do have a problem we will stand by our car and help you in every way possible. We like to think that 38 years in this business counts for something.

 We are in the quiet Berkshire countryside but close to the M4 and Mortimer Railway Station. Our local pub, the Elm Tree is just a few minutes’ walk away and serves fantastic food and proper beers. Call us to arrange a viewing and a test-drive and come and make a day of it.