Riley One-Point-Five

Riley One-Point-Five
Wolseley 1500
1965 Riley One-Point-Five Saloon
Overview
ManufacturerBMC
Production1957–1965
Riley: 19,568 made
Wolseley: 103,394 made
AssemblyUnited Kingdom
Australia: Victoria Park (Wolseley only)
Body and chassis
ClassCompact executive car
Body style4-door saloon
RelatedMorris Major
Austin Lancer
Ogle SX1000
Powertrain
Engine1,489 cc (90.9 cu in) B-Series Straight-4
Transmission4-speed manual
synchromesh on top 3 ratios
Dimensions
Wheelbase86 in (2,184 mm)
Length152 in (3,861 mm))
Width60.5 in (1,537 mm)
Height59.5 in (1,511 mm)
Curb weight2,072 lb (940 kg)
Chronology
PredecessorRiley RME/Wolseley 15/50
SuccessorRiley Kestrel/Wolseley 1100/1300

The Riley One-Point-Five and similar Wolseley 1500 are cars produced by Riley and Wolseley respectively from 1957 until 1965. They utilised the Morris Minor floorpan, suspension and steering but were fitted with the larger 1,489 cc (90.9 cu in) B-Series engine and MG Magnette gearbox.