Wolseley Wasp Explained

Wolseley Wasp
Manufacturer:Wolseley Motors Limited
Production:1935–1936
Body Style:4-door saloon
Engine:1069cc overhead camshaft four-cylinder
Length:[1]
Successor:Wolseley Ten

The Wolseley Wasp was a light saloon car produced by Wolseley Motors Limited in 1935 and 1936. It was an updated version of the Wolseley Nine model with a larger engine and steel disc wheels.

The overhead cam shaft engine had 12-volt electrics and drove the rear wheels via a four speed gearbox. Hydraulic brakes were fitted.

In all, 5,815 cars were made.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Culshaw . Horrobin . Complete Catalogue of British Cars . 1974 . Macmillan . London . 0-333-16689-2.
  2. Book: Sedgwick, M. . A-Z of Cars of the 1930s . 1989 . Bay View Books . Devon, UK . 1-870979-38-9.