Wolseley 16/60 - a forgotten British 60s classic!

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@philipwardle6820 Ай бұрын

Thanks Steph, in response to the earlier hurtful comments, which I find very offensive, please put this conribution to a night out in the pub. Your background research and presentation style are much valued by many, and your lovely personality always shines through and makes my day💝

@idriveaclassic Ай бұрын

Oh Philip you are the sweetest man. Thank you! I’ll take the boys for a well earned drink after this week. You’re so kind. Thank you xxx

@jamesmorgan2448 Ай бұрын

What a lovely kind gesture. I can't imagine anyone making hurtful comments on here as Steph is so lovely, and her videos are so enjoyable to watch.

@johndrake2729 22 күн бұрын

Very nice of you. I don't think I've come across any unpleasant comments, but the people posting them are wasting their time!

@blacklisted4885 Ай бұрын

I wish there was smell-o-vision. These old cars smell so good

@Firebrand55 20 күн бұрын

Funny you should say that. I worked on an RAF Shackleton aircraft for a while in the 1960's. Much later I went to an airshow which had a nose-section of a Shackleton. The minute I walked into the cockpit...the familiar aroma took me right back to engines changes in the rain; propeller changes in the rain; refuelling in the rain...and the 400-odd hours I spent in the aircraft. THAT'S what smell-o-vision does!!

@lennyh500 Ай бұрын

Always thought of them as an old man's car, but now as an old man... 😂

@jomaoliveira7949 Ай бұрын

You are quite right. I always have been into minis. I knew I was getting older when I realized I needed to buy a Riley Elf.

@markshrimpton3138 Ай бұрын

A lovely comment.

@danieleregoli812 Ай бұрын

Me too. Definitely. At 52 it makes perfect sense as a classic saloon for a sedate weekend outing❤

@Steven-p4j Ай бұрын

I am an old man too, but I have no sense of it mentally, only my joints and bones let me down. As long as I have a right foot for the go and stop pedals, I am fine.

@philhealey4443 Ай бұрын

@jomaoliveira7949 A Wolseley Hornet too staid then ?

@noscwoh1 Ай бұрын

I've always had a soft spot for Wolseleys, which is strange because I'm American and never even seen one in real life. I'd love to find one and import it one day.

@patagualianmostly7437 Ай бұрын

Good luck with that.... and look too at Riley's... they were also just that "little bit grander" than the run-of-the-mill stuff turned out by British Leyland.

@janfswedane Ай бұрын

@@patagualianmostly7437 The Farinas were made long before the BLMC era, it was in the BMC era... Not that it made these car better, they were utterly crap cars, like UK's very own AMC... Import a Peugeot 404 if you like the style, penned by the same person, Pininfarina, but much better engineered...

@peterdenney5701 16 күн бұрын

My father owned a wolseley. We went touring in it through Europe in the sixties and early seventies. He was particularly pleased with the cruise control whilst driving on the autobahn, absolute luxury....

@andreamanninfiaschi1679 Ай бұрын

Great value for money, elegant, sober, soothing. The recipe for failure in this mad world!

@penfold5095 Ай бұрын

What a great car in superb condition.

@idriveaclassic Ай бұрын

Yes indeed!

@michaelsimpson945 Ай бұрын

Enjoy your content Steph your knowledge to hell with the naysayers thanks for your time

@danieljames2015 Ай бұрын

The most handsome of the Farina Saloons. Gorgeous front.

@andyarmstrong1493 Ай бұрын

Wow , 54 years old! That interior looks so comfortable and inviting.

@loveisall5520 Ай бұрын

I love this channel. Steph doesn’t just judge cars based on whether their sports cars are performance cars. I am I am a guy who has loved all cars all my life, fast or slow, racy or family style as a Texan, these roundabouts that our British friends have are a mystery to me. They look so confusing. I expect they make more sense than traffic lights, but we just don’t have them like this. Thank you, Steph, for you had another great video on a car that I cannot buy here in Texas easily I have never seen a Wolseley Over here in the US.

@UrbanoDagrippino Ай бұрын

Lovely car

@-old-school-motorcyclesltd Ай бұрын

Reminds me of being child in the 70s and my father repairing them at the family garage that we still own😊😊 Another top job Steph 😊 Atb phil

@chriswilliams1022 Ай бұрын

Great video Steph by the way you look great

@michaelhalsall5684 Ай бұрын

We all think you look great and you do so much research about the cars you are presenting!😊

@davidhinkson8856 Ай бұрын

This is a beautifully restored example. Haven't seen one of these on the road in years, and most of the Wolseleys i remember seeing as a child were painted grey. This black example looks very classy.

@bobfrankish8883 Ай бұрын

Great car Steph. Brings back some very happy memories. My first car was a 1964 Morris Oxford, basically the same car. I bought it in 1971, I was 19, it cost £50. Although only 7 years old it was absolutely rotten. I had it for about 4 years before it was scrapped, and I was constantly having it welded up during that time. You just expected it though, so I still look back fondly on that car.

@philm9593 Ай бұрын

Me too. My Dad taught me how to drive his Morris Oxford. The model with raised tail fins, not the rounded ones shown here. Column change. Metal worm got to it in the end. Broke his heart when he scrapped it. Happy days. 😊

@patagualianmostly7437 Ай бұрын

Cars of the 1970-1972 were ALL rot boxes. It seemed that something went wrong with raw steel production at that time. Vauxhalls seemed to suffer the worst. Maybe someone here can explain just what went wrong, because I believe it wasn't just the UK but was a world wide problem.

@andyward8336 Ай бұрын

My grandfather had a auto 16/60 . The strange thing was in the passenger's left foot well was a old fashioned three pin round pin plug socket , and with the engine running you could boil a kettle , on days out having a picnic .

@guysteward884 Ай бұрын

Great car, enjoyed the video. My 1st car aged 17 in1976 was an Oxford bought for £50. Cost me £90 to insure! Then got a less rotten one which I had for years. Wish I had kept it....

@hannodearing1366 Ай бұрын

Absolutely lovely, Steph. Please keep going, and cheers from your personal fan club in Austria! 😎

@idriveaclassic Ай бұрын

Thank you! Will do!

@terben7339 Ай бұрын

In Australia, this car was up-engined as the 24/80 model, with a 2.4L six cylinder engine.

@markiesmith4537 Ай бұрын

Seen those rotary heater controls on all the BMC farina models both 4 cylinder and 6 cylinder (but not the A40) also the MGB and MGBGT but never on a Rover - Great video Steph!

@TimothyLyon Ай бұрын

I learned to drive in one of these. Quite a big car to learn on. My instructor was a very big chap who had rather flattened the passenger seat, so that I think the examiner had trouble seeing over the dashboard.!

@idriveaclassic Ай бұрын

Oh gawd 😂

@TimothyLyon Ай бұрын

@@idriveaclassic After passing my test I had a year or so with my 1953 Morris Minor convertible which I bought for £2 17s 6d, then I up graded to the Wolseley's stable mate the MG Magnette. Twin carbs and, I seem to recall, luminous characters on the instrument panels which sort of glowed up when you put the panel lights on. Fantastic boots on these cars,

@johndean958 Ай бұрын

Thankyou for all you show and do with these beautiful and class cars. I absolutely love these model Wolseleys. Such charm and grace inside and out. I love the grill and how it is slightly pronounced. It is a beautiful, charming car. Cheers, John (Australia)

@conesuela1 Ай бұрын

Another life improving video from my favourite old car fanatic. Thank you!

@James-ld2jc Ай бұрын

This was pure nostalgia. My grandad had one 40 odd years ago. Lovely old barge, two-tone paint (dark brown over light brown), it was sold to a guy who wanted it as a donor car. Turns out that it was better than the car that was being restored...

@drwho534 Ай бұрын

Another well detailed classical review and enjoyable drive with Steph! Thanks for taking us along for the ride.

@dennismccarthy7032 Ай бұрын

Great car , Great show ❤

@Vince_uk Ай бұрын

Wonderful Steph, simply wonderful and terrific example of the model.

@parkdigwig3447 Ай бұрын

I have an A60 and they are fantastic cars. I’ve had A55 Mk2’s, Sprites, A30’s, Gipsy…and my first car was a 1972 Mini. I’ve had a lot of cars but the Farina cars are my fav’

@johnscarsandstuff Ай бұрын

I prefer the bigger, six-cylinder, 'farina saloons but that Wolseley looked very nice. The one thing I wish that the Wolseley 6-110 had from the 16-60 are the extra grilles between the headlamps and the main grille. It gives the smaller car a hint of Facel Vega when viewed from head-on.

@pggar019 Ай бұрын

In Australia BMC took the 16/60 and added two cylinders and created the 24/80

@scottpeterMA Ай бұрын

Great, interesting review as usual, Steph. Stylish reviewing, thank you

@idriveaclassic Ай бұрын

My pleasure!

@janstephenson7688 Ай бұрын

Thanks Steph another classic BMC beauty. I learned to drive on my Dad's 1967 Morris Oxford then inherited it from him. I adored that car & kept it for many years.

@simon.easton Ай бұрын

Love the car, seats look lovely. Clearly another very well cared for example and a privilege to see you take it out and give us a little history and context as usual. Just adding, as others have done, that both Jo and I were shocked by comments made recently on your channel. Be sure that the majority appreciate the content you are producing and your boundless enthusiasm for these lovely old cars.

@markshrimpton3138 Ай бұрын

Yes whoever it was was appalling and didn’t even have the courage to identify himself.

@patagualianmostly7437 Ай бұрын

@@markshrimpton3138 ....or "herself"....One never knows these days!

@jb3222 Ай бұрын

An excellently presented video on a beautiful survivor. I uncle's 1964 example with its two-tone (blue and cream) paintwork and high-gloss fascia always seemed the last word in luxury to those of us in an Austin 1100. I agree with you about the dash in this one!

@brianc8463 Ай бұрын

Another excellent old car review. Love your channel. You are a very gifted and entertaining presenter, Steph!

@francisnewmarch6837 Ай бұрын

Thanks

@idriveaclassic Ай бұрын

Thank you so much! You’ll be helping keep petrol in the old girls 😘

@HQBProductions Ай бұрын

It would be interesting to drive the MG Magnette version…recently there was a gleaming one of them street parked in a not very nice area but thankfully it seemed to survive but has disappeared now. A rare car but you are understanding why so many ended up as Banger Racing cars..they drove so well and that gearbox was a gem! Sty safe…see you on Sunday!🤞🏼🤞🏼😃😃😃😃

@keiths314 Ай бұрын

My mum drove a 15/60 for all my childhood. Really loved it. Mum’s car had a much nicer wood on the dash though… This video really brought back memories.

@RobertHaynes-kw2sk Ай бұрын

There were three 16/60s in our local taxi fleet between 1971 and 1978, all 1968 registered. I have since seen a much older Wolseley based in my local area, a 15/50 which is as old as I am apparently. Six days and counting to when I get to next meet you and Freddie at the NEC. Great to see some of my favourite cars in your back catalogue.

@Fintoman Ай бұрын

My Dad had a 1964 16/60 with the auto box. First car I ever drove on my own after passing my test. What it feeling it was.😊

@alancoomes2797 Ай бұрын

I have both an A60 and A55Ii, I'm 6'2" no headroom issues. Great load lugers.

@bernardlison2311 Ай бұрын

What a fantastic video. This brought back so many happy memories. The first car I drove after passing my test 50 years ago was my dads 16/60 that he inherited from my grandad. FRH 283D . I found it quite emotional to watch.

@alanmorgan5384 10 күн бұрын

Great video Steph, takes me back to when my Dad had a Wolseley 16/60 I started to learn to drive in it. Wonderful memories.

@daleady Ай бұрын

Used to love these, beautiful and wolseley refinements. Used to be a beauty in east fortune car museum!

@user-fed-yum Ай бұрын

Great review, imagine how many more of these they would have sold if you could have reviewed it back then!

@allanliversidge9827 Ай бұрын

Wolseley was one of my favourite British cars. Specially liked 24/80.

@garymclean-quin928 22 күн бұрын

What a charming car... I remember them so well, elegant and desirable even if a bit old fashioned. My dad, with a Canadian background, but we were in Scotland, had Fords which looked more modern but... charm bypass! I love your reviews, your style, your charm! And your detailed knowledge. Thank you!

@philmiller8001 Ай бұрын

Thanks for doing this video, it brought back such happy memories of our 1966 model, that we owned in 1974. In it's day it was a very classy car!

@alanmcdonald7390 Ай бұрын

I forgot about these! This shape was still common my seen in the 80s.

@busterboy7505 Ай бұрын

Thanks Steph, don’t really remember these old wolseleys, morris oxfords and Cambridge is what I remember, I used to own one of them can’t remember which one, and when you were talking about rustproofing that was my very first job when I left school, I did it for about three years and paint protection called armaglazing and that was a long long time ago, thanks again for sharing your video,👍👍❤️.

@tonydry8189 20 күн бұрын

excellent trip back down memory lane...enjoy the video contents and your easy going style of talking about these lovely old cars....thank you Steph..

@julianlyons711 Ай бұрын

Always good content and impressed the variety of cars you get hold of .. great stuff

@Eric_L456 Ай бұрын

My Dad had a 62 Morris Oxford in Rose Taupe , mechanically the same as the Wolseley with a cheaper interior. First car I remember travelling in . Brings back memories from the 60s ❤

@imSatnav Ай бұрын

Yes, cheaper interior but still better than the Austin Cambridge. Dad had a Green Oxford in the 60s: 72 GPY. Lovely relaxed drive.

@kevintookey2469 Ай бұрын

Lovely model and in great condition I had a riley 4/72 fantastic farinas

@mdshonkkc Ай бұрын

I love the tone of the horn. It's like a proper British “How do you do?”.

@davidjones332 Ай бұрын

I suspect it may have two horns. A lot of upper-end cars at this time had a pair of horns which were tuned to give a musical note, unlike the impertinent beep of cheaper cars.

@patagualianmostly7437 Ай бұрын

@@davidjones332 Indeed they did.... They would even be identified with "H" or "L" .on them...High-Low Tone.... the combination sounded so much better. (Slightly more "upper-class" doncha know!)

@stephenluke2347 Ай бұрын

Thanks Stef for the review. I always loved the look of the Wolseley but never owned one.

@MarckKnitwear Ай бұрын

Great memories as a child this was my dads first car and many long journeys to Cornwall in the 70s.I actually thought the car was old fashioned back in the day it eventually was replaced with a ford cortina. Happy Days!!!

@idriveaclassic Ай бұрын

Very cool! Love little stories like that

@lexvanessen4006 Ай бұрын

The car is very well presented, well done! As an owner of a 16/60 I instantly noticed that the steering wheel is fitted upside down. I converted mine with an auto box. First gear is very, very short and the automatic transmission pulls the car decently through. The 70 & 71 have ambla seats, which withstand aging very well.

@francisdoss8642 26 күн бұрын

Thank you Steph, for taking us along on your journey in the 1970 Wolseley 16/60: beautiful car and beautiful surroundings...Still have Dad's 1978 Indian Premier Padmini (after the FIAT) in wonderful roadworthy condition...Enjoy driving her early in the morning...as there are less road-bullies at that time...Merry Christmas Season...🎄

@tonygiraldes7848 Ай бұрын

Yet another professional and thorough review 🙂 just the greatest content and Creator ♥️

@jonnycando Ай бұрын

If we could have gotten these in the US, folks would have thought Rolls Royce was offering smaller cars. It is a lovely thing!

@rossbolton9966 Ай бұрын

Thanks for the interesting video, reminds me of my Dads 3 litre Austin Westminster which was very like your Wolseley just a bit bigger with steeriing column change, overdrive, twin SU carbs, wooden dashboard. He owned it from new in 1961 and had it for 11years. Rgds

@davidpeters6536 Ай бұрын

My Dad (6ft) had one of these in two tone OE White/Duck Egg Blue with matching leather and wallnut dash. We drove to Northern Spain (Costa Brava) from north east England when it was just run-in which must have been in about 1966. A great car that replaced new Morris Oxford (written off by a dockside crane). I washed it on Sunday mornings. It was followed by a Triumph 2000 Mk2 which we took to Southern Spain (Costa Del Sol) in 1971.

@johnmontgomery9149 Ай бұрын

Excellent review of an excellent car Steph 👍🏻

@brucemay5409 Ай бұрын

They were a lovely old solid range the 1.6 Farinas.The Wolseley 16/60 and Riley4/72 were my favorites especially the Duo-tone paint models..

@Richard.Allsop 2 күн бұрын

My dad had one, NNN748F, bought new from Shipsides in Nottingham. Lovely old bus!

@PGPyramid1 Ай бұрын

You could get more than one body in that boot, and very easily too! Great video as always, thank you.

@richardhudson8574 Ай бұрын

Heater controls are MGB, another great video review

@Mr-millen Ай бұрын

They were a brilliant banger car and I’ve raced loads of them 👍 I’ve got an Austin Cambridge and rover P5B on the road now

@Mick-67 Ай бұрын

Bangers!

@johnjtm1097 Ай бұрын

Always had a soft spot for the Farina styled cars. This one is a real beauty.

@davidbarnes7 Ай бұрын

Hi Steph! I've been watching your vids for a while now, really enjoy them. You certainly get to drive some wonderful cars! Your enthusiasm shows all the time, and I like the way you present things. Great stuff!! Kind regards Dave from Southend on Sea.

@zingo2664 Ай бұрын

beautiful car ! , great to see you driving the wolseley on the open road !! wonderful 💗

@johnoksys7713 Ай бұрын

I love your videos Steph & the variety of vehicles you drive & your enthusiasm towards the vehicles always a entertaining video

@bigjohno242 Ай бұрын

I’d absolutely love one of these .

@caw25sha Ай бұрын

I know exactly what you mean about the dashboard. It looks very spartan as if they were being stingy with the instruments and controls. The actual dashboard itself appears to be varnished wood but the varnish has deteriorated. My mum's Triumph 2000 went a bit like that, cracked and discoloured. Stripping it off and re-varnishing might be a big improvement.

@idriveaclassic Ай бұрын

Yes! It’s just a bit ‘meh’. Gimme some chrome and pizazz.

@mikecleasby709 Ай бұрын

Hmmm 🤔 a nice stablemate for Sybil….. great review as always! Thanks Steph! ❤

@brianwillis9673 Ай бұрын

My best friends mum had one of these and this would have been about 1970 as it was a G reg. She was quite a tall woman as I recall so I can understand her choice. Only went in it a couple of times, but it was very pleasant although I do recall sliding about on the back seat every time we went round a corner!

@barbaraneville5036 Ай бұрын

Lovely car & I recognise the road 🙂 Driven along there many times over the last 50 odd years

@Visionery1 Ай бұрын

I almost bought one of these in my 20s back in the early 80s. My dad had owned two Austin Westminsters, so I was also familiar with the 16/60 and the bigger 6/110. Nice, solid cars.

@mijbil99 Ай бұрын

Had one of these in the late seventies with the auto box, which failed and I had it converted to manual . loved it

@gregscally5119 Ай бұрын

I had a 1965 Mk2 Wolseley 24/80 which was my mother's car but my father was going through a bit of a financial bad patch and could not pay me back some money he owed me so I demanded the car in lieu of payment. I already had a Capri V6 at the time (early 1970s) but a debt is a debt I guess. And my father was too much the gentleman who should have told his brat son where to get off. Anyway, the 24/80 was the Australianised version of the 16/60 but had the exclusive to Australia 2.4 litre Blue Streak 6. This was the 1622 B series with 2 additional cylinders and was quite a good engine. It had no trouble handling the Borg Warner 35 auto. Timber interior was magic, well up to Jaguar standards. My only complaint was the drum brakes which in 65 should really have been front discs. These cars nowadays would make excellent classic vehicles. Thanks for the review, Steph, which aroused fond memories as well a good bit of guilt.

@adama8570 Ай бұрын

Interesting! Do you remember why they stopped at only 80bhp? Could have been a bit more (perhaps the chassis were not quite up to so much more) with a 2.4 six !

@gregscally5119 Ай бұрын

@@adama8570 The Mk2 had 85 bhp. It cruised well and could keep up with the local Holden/ Falcon sixes although only a 3 speed auto. The track was too narrow to really exploit the car's potential.

@adama8570 Ай бұрын

@@gregscally5119 Obviously not intended to be a high performance version so more torque combined with an auto box did make sense at the time. One explanation for not reaching wider markets were if I remember rightly that it would have been too near the price of a 6/110. Also limited production capacity could have been an issue but some BMC people thought at the time it would have strengthened the Wolseley identity in some markets.

@weaton25 Ай бұрын

So your dad owed you some money and although having a nice car of your own you made him take your mothers car from her so that you could have a car that you did not need and your mother had to walk to the shops but ha ho you got one back at your dad not much of a sun inn my eyes.

@gregscally5119 Ай бұрын

@@weaton25 Perhaps not. My old man was a tough bastard and so am I. Mum eventually got a nice little Escort.

@timcarpenter2441 Ай бұрын

Friend of mine had one in midnight blue. We called it the Ballseley. Crossply tyres too - they would hiss as the car slid around corners. It was comfortable as a passenger, and warm in the winter.

@fepatton Ай бұрын

Wow, what a wonderful car! This one’s new to me. Ive never seen one in the US. It looks great and sounds perfect. Love your presentation style, too! 😊

@richardwells1709 Ай бұрын

My Dad had one of these lovely cars Me and my three sisters travelled many miles pearched on the rear bench seat. No seat belts!

@markshrimpton3138 Ай бұрын

How we survived in one piece I never know.

@austendallaston3537 Ай бұрын

The horns are Lucas Windtones, a beautiful sound😊

@MrT1964-pz4bf Ай бұрын

Brilliant review of a much under-represented but very capable and affordable classic (as are all the big Farinas). Comfortable and easy to drive (though right hand handbrake takes a bit of time to get used to). Easy to work on as well. Keep flying the flag for unexceptionals 👍. Love the series of videos on maintaining and repairing the Standard as well - more of the same please!

@garywalker3818 Ай бұрын

yes thay are good as i got a 1970 one had about 15 month great blog Gary from Crewe

@gazonatrike7005 Ай бұрын

I had the a60 loved it, carried my rather heavy work 'stuff' in it went on jollies too. Me grandad had the Wolseley when I was a nipper remember the monkeys sliding on it at Whipsnade.

@iansutherlandcraig Ай бұрын

Elegant motor. Good choice.

@BobEarnshawMoHo Ай бұрын

Thanks for this look at the 16/60. This did remind me of my Dad's Westminster, but I think that was a much bigger car.

@patagualianmostly7437 Ай бұрын

Wasn't the Westminster a 6 cylinder car......3.0 litre? And I think a larger car as you say. My boss had one to tow his F1 stock car. Happy days indeed!

@davidtomlinsom3369 Ай бұрын

What a nice car I love these

@AlanTucker-y4r 8 күн бұрын

Oh yeah, I passed my test in a Austin Cambridge 1971 it was my dads car @ the time I loved it always felt secure and then my uncle at the Wolseley just like your driving now

@frankkemble2103 Ай бұрын

My mother had the Oxford estate ( same body) and I had a Cambridge. I always fancied the Riley 4/72 but they seem very rare and so might look for a Wolseley. My mother's was fitted with an MGB engine and overdrive box, a genuine 100 mph Oxford. I loved it.

@michaeltreadwell777 Ай бұрын

Hi Steph, when I was at School in the mid 60s, 2 female teachers had these cars. One in a two tone beige and brown, and one in a pale turquoise. As I think of it, all the teachers drove BMC cars, so I think they must have got some sort of concession on them. One had an Austin A55 big fin, two had Morris Minors, two had Mini's and one had a Riley 1.5. The other teacher had a Bedford Dormobile - obviously not a BMC. A lovely car there, full of grace, and plenty of room. Thanks for taking us along - looking forward to the A60 Video !!!!! Take care 🙂