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WOLSELEY 16/60 Rare
As of 2025 Q4, 325 WOLSELEY 16/60s remain registered in the UK — a genuinely rare sight on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 328 in 2025 Q2 — only 99% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 3 cars. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 4 (1.2%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (325 in the latest data).
Rarer than 47% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
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About the 16/60
Wolseley Motors Limited was a British motor vehicle manufacturer founded in early 1901 by the Vickers Armaments in conjunction with Herbert Austin. It initially made a full range, topped by large luxury cars, and dominated the market in the Edwardian era. The Vickers brothers died in 1914 and 1919, respectively, and, without their guidance, Wolseley expanded rapidly after the war, manufacturing 12,000 cars in 1921, and remained the biggest motor manufacturer in Britain. In 1927, it was acquired by William Morris from Vickers Limited as a personal investment. Over-expansion led to receivership....
WOLSELEY 16/60 — questions & answers
How many WOLSELEY 16/60 are left in the UK?
As of 2025 Q4, 325 WOLSELEY 16/60 were still registered in the UK — 201 licensed and on the road, plus 124 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the WOLSELEY 16/60 rare?
The WOLSELEY 16/60 is rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (325), making it rarer than 47% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Is the WOLSELEY 16/60 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of WOLSELEY 16/60 on UK roads rose by 4 (1.2%).
What fuel do most WOLSELEY 16/60 use?
Most WOLSELEY 16/60 run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the WOLSELEY 16/60 peak?
The WOLSELEY 16/60 peaked at 328 registered in 2025 Q2, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.