22nd Aug, 2026 12:00

Mathewsons Live! 22nd & 23rd August 2026

 
Lot 20
 

20

1969 WOLSELEY HORNET

Sold for £5,400
Estimated at £6,500 - £7,500

Note that some lots may be sold provisionally


Lot details

Mileage: Please refer to the video for the mileage showing
Make: WOLSELEY
Model: HORNET
Registration: YHX 278G
Engine Size (cc): 998
Year of Manufacture: 1969
Date First Registered: 01/05/1969
Current V5: YES
Location: PICKERING
You can view from: Saturday 15 August 2026 - Tuesday 18 August 2026

Current V5 present. Paperwork includes a British Motor Industry Heritage Trust Certificate, MOT certificates, and invoices.

The Vendor has provided the following:

  • Purchased as a part complete restoration
  • Since then, the engine and gearbox have been rebuilt as it was doing about 50 miles per pint of oil!
  • The car has been reupholstered with leather facings
  • The car has been re-wired
  • It has an electronic ignition system fitted and front disc brakes fitted
  • It has proved to be very reliable and has been shown at several Classic Car shows, including the Classic Car Show at NEC where it was regularly on the Wolseley Owners Club stand.

 

Mileage: Please refer to the video for the mileage showing
Make: WOLSELEY
Model: HORNET
Registration: YHX 278G
Engine Size (cc): 998
Year of Manufacture: 1969
Date First Registered: 01/05/1969
Current V5: YES
Location: PICKERING
You can view from: Saturday 15 August 2026 - Tuesday 18 August 2026

Current V5 present. Paperwork includes a British Motor Industry Heritage Trust Certificate, MOT certificates, and invoices.

The Vendor has provided the following:

  • Purchased as a part complete restoration
  • Since then, the engine and gearbox have been rebuilt as it was doing about 50 miles per pint of oil!
  • The car has been reupholstered with leather facings
  • The car has been re-wired
  • It has an electronic ignition system fitted and front disc brakes fitted
  • It has proved to be very reliable and has been shown at several Classic Car shows, including the Classic Car Show at NEC where it was regularly on the Wolseley Owners Club stand.

Auction: Mathewsons Live! 22nd & 23rd August 2026, 22nd Aug, 2026

It wouldn't be a Mathewsons event without a live auction, would it? Mathewsons Live 2026 will feature a live classic car, motorbike and memorabilia auction on both days, hosted by the Mathewsons family from TV’s Bangers & Cash.

To view lots prior to the auction, please visit our Pickering showrooms on Saturday 15th, Monday 17th or Tuesday 18th August. 

Book your tickets here to join the fun live in person!

 

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