Tezza's past rides part 1

The 1948 Wolseley 18/85 was the first car I bought and owned (before that I drove my dad's cars). I paid 40 pounds ($80) for it back in 1963 and it ran like a charm. Big 3-litre six with twin SU carbs and split manifold finned exhaust headers. She weighed in at 2 tons but when it got up to speed it was hard to pass - unfortunately it was also hard to stop. It was so huge inside that six of us could have a beer party in the rear seat area alone (and we did), what luxury, great at the drive-in theatre. Oh yeah - and before you drove at night you had to get out of the car to switch the rear tailights on from outside. Sold it in 1966. It now belongs to a member of the Wolseley Car Club.



This was my last sports car, a 1960 Triumph TR3A. Pretty much stock except for the chrome wires. Engine 2-litre with twin Stromberg carbs and Airflow filters, 1/4 race cam and extractor exhaust system. She could fly and with its overdrive on, could cruise at 100mph (140kph) easily all day. A true chick magnet. Sold it in 1999. It last resided in West Australia.

Cool Triumph, but i love the Wolseley .