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Wolseley Hornet (ADO 15)
The posh Mini with a big bum. The Riley Elf and Wolseley Hornet versions of the Mini were launched in 1961 with the 848cc engine. In 1963 the MkII Hornet was launched with a 998cc engine, and in 1964 it gained Hydrolastic suspension. The MkIII Hornet and Elf appeared in 1966 with wind-up windows and concealed hinges. In 1969 production stopped and the Clubman models took over as the upmarket Minis.
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Wolseley Hornet MkIII - boot badge

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Wolseley Hornet MkII - Grille

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Wolseley Hornet MkII. A 998cc engine replaced the 848cc one under the bonnet of this Hornet MkII

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Wolseley Hornet MkIII. The MkIII was introduced in 1966 and production ceased in 1969 when the Mini Clubman took over. 28,500 Wolseley Hornets were sold.

Wolseley Hornet MkII front
Wolseley Hornet MkII. Introduced in 1963, the MkII Hornet got a 998cc engine in place of the 848cc one. In 1964 it was also given Hydrolastic suspension.

Wolseley Hornet MkIII front
Wolseley Hornet MkIII. The MkIII was introduced in 1966 with wind-up windows and concealed door hinges, and these were not given to the Mini MkIII until 1969.

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Wolseley Hornet MkIII. The MkIII was introduced in 1966 with wind-up windows and concealed door hinges

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Wolseley Hornet MkII. A Mini with a boot: The Hornet and Elf had a real little boot

Riley Elf (ADO 15)
Riley Elf (ADO 15)
Wolseley Hornet 1930-36
Wolseley Hornet 1930-36
Austin and Morris Mini (ADO 15)
Austin and Morris Mini (ADO 15)

key text:  This is the page introducing Simons love of cars from the website  RedSimon which is a series of photo albums of Simon GP Geoghegan.
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