WOLSELEY HORNET

Sold/number built 1961-’69/28,455

Construction steel monocoque

Engine all-iron, ohv 998cc ‘four,’ with single SU carburettor

Max power 38bhp @ 5250rpm

Max torque 52lb ft @ 2700rpm

Transmission four-speed manual (allsynchro from 1968) or AP auto, FWD Suspension independent, at front by wishbones rear trailing arms; rubber-cone springs and telescopic dampers or Hydrolastic f/r Steering rack and pinion

Brakes Lockheed 7in drums

Length 10ft 10in (3302mm)

Width 4ft 71/2in (1410mm)

Height 4ft 41/2in (1334mm)

Wheelbase 6ft 81/4in (2038mm)

Weight 1428lb (649kg)

0-60mph 24.1 secs

Top speed 78mph Mpg 33-50

Price new £556 7s 1d

Price now £3-12,000