Wolseley Hornet six

The Wolseley Hornet was a lightweight six-cylinder car of twelve fiscal horsepower built by Wolseley Motors from 1930 until 1936, unveiled at the end of April 1930 after William Morris bought Wolseley in 1927. Motor Sport called its small overhead-camshaft engine a miniature six, part of a brief vogue for smooth small multi-cylinder engines. The first Hornet was in effect a two-door four-seat Morris Minor saloon with the bonnet stretched to take the longer engine, tiny but quick for its size. Autumn 1930 brought longer and wider coachwork, and a more tuned Special chassis built a good reputation on the road and in club competition. Saloon, coupe, open two-seater and bare chassis versions were offered, and the Wolseley 12/48 replaced it in 1936.