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WANTED: Wolseley 18/85 with manual gearbox, must be in mint/close to concours condition. Only interested in car as described, not any other make, willing to pay fair price for the right car..

Contact Thomas Mulholland (Northern Ireland):

Austin 1800 Mk2 Ute automatic, very rare Mk2 automatic from 1970 and is one of only two in the UK as far as we are aware. It has done 5600 miles since the engine was fully reconditioned and the automatic gearbox has now covered 350 miles only since being reconditioned (at a cost of £1800). The car was my Covid project, 18 months work with engine reconditioned, new wiring harness, new carpet and interior roof lining, seat professionally retrimed, modern stereo installed to allow for iPhone used and hands free calls. All new rubbers, bushes, bearings and brakes throughout. A reconditioned steering rack (Australian version with easier ratio) as well as brand new indicator mechanism and reconditioned heater box were also installed. The speedometer was reconditioned and calibrated to suit the correct gearing and 14’ tyre sizes. The rims were also painted for protection. Since being transported over from Australia the car has traveled from London all the way up past Stirling and back, the gearbox did have an issue with a band failing but it had all been reconditioned by a professional firm (I’m happy to show the invoice for the work).

The car was a workshop runabout in the ‘80s and retains original signage from that time. I have had a lot of work done to remove rust which includes new floorboards and passenger side pillar. The car is extremely solid as even a cursory look underneath will show. The car also retains its original, from factory, tonneau cover (you have a better chance of finding a Dodo in your backyard). The Ute also comes with a complete (second hand) rear guard to hang on the garage wall. This is a very reluctant sale but it has to go, being a mechanically fully reconditioned car with a fantastic patinated ‘80s look that would be impossible to replicate, coupled with its extreme rarity (only 11 automatic Utes of the 500 made are currently known to be registered and on the road in the world). I am open to genuine offers from serious buyers. As an example, a very nice manual Ute sold at auction last October for £19500 (including fees). I am looking at offers greater that this due to how rare genuine automatic Utes have become and the unique look that this Ute has.

Contact Stuart Angus on mobile 07931 651712 or via (Derbyshire) LOCI Member

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Austin 1800 Mk1, owned for 15 years by my daughter during which time it has been completely re-trimmed inside, re-sprayed (both shortly after she obtained the car) and mechanically looked after. I am handling the sale on her behalf as she does not have internet facilities. MOT status has been maintained, despite the 1800 not needing one, expiring 4/6/2025. Whilst not in perfect condition it is an honest example of this model. Small amount of bodywork required (see picture). The mechanics, since she bought it, have not been altered and has not been upgraded to an alternator, still running on original equipment. It still runs well but she feels it is not being used enough so it's now time for someone else to enjoy ownership.

Contact Laurie Mann on 07773 320077 (West Yorkshire)

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Austin 1800, fully restored shell, fitted with a VW 2.8 24-valve VR6 engine and 5-speed gearbox producing 200bhp, uprated suspension and brakes, very fast, totally unique. Took over 1,000 hours to build. Car was featured in the January 2024 edition of Practical Classics magazine. Price is £14,995 but any serious offers considered.

Contact Andy Belfield on 01597 823992, mobile 07960 717732 or via (mid-Wales) LOCI Member

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£12000 ono

Austin 1800 Mk3 automatic, green with green interior. 41,000 miles, power steering. Currently housed at the transport museum in Jurby on the Isle of Man. The car is a runner, I have a video taken recently of it running and as its housed in a museum we took it out and drove around the industrial estate. It did have a lot of work done a few years back as the car was bought in from the UK my Dad had all the work done and it went through the Manx Vehicle Test straight away. I have all of those documents and many more too. Happy to assist with shipping off island.

For more information please contact Chris Wade on 07624 462483 or (Isle of Man)

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Austin 1800 Ute for sale. Lots of work done no rust, good project for someone.

Any questions/for more information contact Alan Williams 0151 6388017 or 07958598167 or (Merseyside)

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Wolseley Six, manual, Harvest Gold bodywork with blue interior. wned by me for 8+ years. After 19 years I have decided to part company with my beloved Six as I no longer have the time to enjoy it. This car was Ziebarted when new in 1973 which has successfully kept rust at bay. In 2007 it was scorched in a garage fire so had a complete twin pack respray during which time the wing mirrors were moved to the doors and the chrome trim was removed from the rear "cow's hips" to discourage rust forming on the attachment points. The interior is dark blue velvet from an 18/85 so you get the walnut door capping which BL's accountants removed in 1972 to save costs. It's done 51,000 miles and always starts now it has a new battery. There are no known problems with oil consumption which can occur on the 6 cylinder engines as the mileage builds up. MOT to January 2025. There is a full service record including original invoice. It sits on the optional extra Rostyle wheels with good tyres. Ride quality is superb with no rattles or squeaks or chatter from the rack and pinion steering - Alex Moulton himself has ridden in the back and once said after 10 years they finally got the details on Hydrolastic suspension just right before it was discontinued.

Downsides are a small tear in the front passenger seat, torn speaker fret, some rust beginning on the bottom of the front doors and a couple of scratches on the rear passenger door - see pictures. Collection is from Bristol. Cash or bank transfer. Cheque acceptable once it's cleared. This car has appeared in a number of Youtube videos.

Contact Spencer Hall: phone/text on 07866 535328 or (Bristol)

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£7500 ono

Wolseley 18/85 Mk2S, manual, 1 owner 1971 car in white with tan interior. 21,000 miles on the clock, has been garaged for at least a decade. Car is complete but the body is corroded. Good for spares. Will obviously need trailering away.

Contact Paul Barnard on 07850 374295 or (Cornwall)

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Wolseley 18/85 Mk2, manual. Blue with blue interior. Paint and interior are tatty but no dents. Some small patches that need welding but otherwise body appears basically sound. The good, new radiator with modern core, modern starter motor, electronic ignition, new windscreen rubber fitted, was told by previous owner that it had been converted to run on unleaded. The bad, gears are hard to select, included in the sale are new master and slave cylinders should that be the issue. One of the brakes is sticking, the dynamo will need servicing as it appears not to be charging. The car has been running until very recently but will have to be trailered away. The price is a non-negotiable £1000 (which is close to the price of the starter motor and rad) which will have to be paid in cash upon collection. More photos available.

Contact Huw Akiba-Jones on

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Wolseley Six, owned by me for 8+ years. V5C in my name. Drives very well but possibly could do with a tune up and brake servo/brake cylinder may need looking at because sometimes the brakes stick after a while but then free themselves to allow you to carry on, but still stop and work fine. Bodywork is not concours but still presentable, has a few paint blisters/surface rust blisters coming through. Interior still original including carpets but again presentable. Front seats re-covered in a corduroy fabric and re-foamed giving a comfortable seat. Test drive and inspection welcome from Kirkbymoorside, North Yorkshire.

Contact Phil Pateman on mobile 07833 457343 (Kirkbymoorside, North Yorkshire)

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£4000 ono

WOLSELEY 18/85 RECONDITIONED STEERING RACK

Unused, never fitted, car now sold. Prefer collection as item is heavy and difficult to package.

Contact Neville Holmes via or phone 01522 703454 (near Lincoln).

1800 Mk2 & Mk3 FRONT EXHAUST PIPES

New old stock front exhaust pipes for sale. 2 different types - one fits cable-change gearbox cars and one fits rod-change gearbox cars.

Contact Mark Chivers on 01257 404370 for details. Collection only from Wigan due to length. LOCI Member.

MK1 PAIR OF FRONT WINGS FOR SALE

Genuine pair of BL front wings for a MK1 Landcrab with labels and in excellent original condition. £350 each.

Contact Jonathan Harding on 07877 134923 or . (Northamptonshire) LOCI Member.

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WOLSELEY 18/85 OR SIX FRONT BUMPER

My father was a panel beater and body sprayer back in the day, when that was a thing. He scrapped various vehicles over the years and stored the good bits. In a recent turn out of the final space in his old workshops we found a bumper with “Landcrab” written on it. Collection only from Taunton, Somerset.

Contact Martin Howe 07802 499007 or (Taunton, Somerset)

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£50

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