Wolseley 24/80

Infobox Automobile
name = Wolseley 24/80


manufacturer = BMC Australia
production = 1962-1965
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engine = 2.4 L I6
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The 24/80 was based on the British four cylinder Wolseley 15/60 model. [http://users.bigpond.net.au/wolseley/24_80_freeway.html Wolseley 24/80 history] It was powered by a six cylinder version of the 1622cc B series engine, known as the "Blue Streak" straight-6 with a capacity of 2433cc and developing 80bhp. Coupled to the engine was a 3-speed gearbox, adapted from the Metropolitan, with synchromesh on the upper two ratios and a steering column gearchange. The radiator, which in the four cylinder cars was mounted behind the bonnet-locking bar was now placed in front of the bonnet-locking bar, immediately behind the grille. Released in April 1962, the 24/80 was externally identical to the 15/60 except for the wheelbase, which was an inch longer. The interior was the same as that used in the 15/60. Originally it was available only with manual transmission but later a Borg Warner 35 3-speed automatic transmission was offered as an option. Mark II versions were released in October 1964, the Mark II having identical styling to the British Wolseley 16/60. Power was increased to 84bhp. The interior trim in the Wolseley was now in soft expanded vinyl rather than the leather used in the earlier cars.

The Mark II was discontinued in March 1967 [Glass's Dealers Guide to Passenger Vehicle Values, June 1973] , thus going down in history as the last Wolseley model to be sold new in Australia.

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External links

* [http://users.bigpond.net.au/wolseley/2480_test.html Wolseley 24/80 road test]
* [http://www.austin-rover.co.uk/index.htm?broindex1f.htm%23w24_80 Wolseley 24/80 sales brochures]