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Wolseley Motors Ltd produced automobiles from 1899 to 1976. This Wolseley sports coachwork by the Swallow Sidecar and Coachbuilders, Ltd (which later became SS Cars Ltd and thereafter Jaguar Cars Ltd). This automobile is powered by the standard Wolseley Hornet 6-cylinder side valve, 1271 cc engine with dual carburetors and triple exhaust manifolds (and engine powered for 2-seater lightweight coachwork).

Believed to be the test car by Swallow, in connection with Wolseley Motors, the Wolseley Hornet Special engine, this automobile is one of two known survivors of its type.

No auction information available for this vehicle at this time.

1932 Wolseley Hornet Special Auction Sales

Recent Sales of the Wolseley Hornet Special

(Data based on Model Year 1932 sales)
1932 Wolseley Hornet Special Sports
Chassis#: 12/78
Sold for USD$20,330
  2022 Bonhams : The Beaulieu Sale
 
1932 Wolseley Hornet 6cyl OHC Sports Tourer
Sold for USD$43,950
  2019 Shannons - Melbourne Summer Classic
 
1932 Wolseley Swallows Hornet Special
Chassis#: 5148APUS
Sold for USD$40,404
  2018 Bonhams : Beaulieu Sale
 
1932 Wolseley Hornet Special
Chassis#: 470X65
Sold for USD$36,936
  2015 Historics at Brookland
 
1932 Wolseley Hornet Drophead Coupé
Chassis#: 54365
Sold for USD$21,141
  2013 COLLECTORS' MOTOR CARS AND AUTOMOBILIA
 
1932 Wolseley Hornet Sports
Chassis#: 237/51
Sold for USD$50,381
  2013 H & H Auctions - Chateau Impney
 
1932 Wolseley Hornet Special Sports
Chassis#: 4890CF3
Sold for USD$20,050
  2012 Bonhams - Collectors' Motor Cars, Motorcycles and Automobilia
 
1932 Wolseley Hornet Special Sports
Chassis#: 217/78
Sold for USD$20,019
  2011 Bonhams - Bonhams Oxford, Collectors' Motor Cars
 

Wolseley Hornet Specials That Failed To Sell At Auction

1932 Wolseley Hornet Special's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
1932 Wolseley Hornet Tourer889602012 Bonhams Collectors' Motor Cars, Motorcycles and Automobilia $10,000$15,000
1932 Wolseley Hornet Saloon889602006 Bonhams Collectors' Motor Cars, Motorcycles and Automobilia $2,200$2,500

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