The 18/85 of March 1967 uses the 1800’s 1,798cc B-series, with power steering as standard — its pump driven off the dynamo — and front disc brakes. It was the first 1800 with a Borg-Warner 35 automatic, selected from the dash. The S has twin SUs, 96bhp and bigger brakes. The Mk II brought reclining seats, a revised facia with rocker switches, and kept its own rear lamps when the Austin and Morris went to fins.
The Six of March 1972 has the 2,227cc E6 overhead-cam six on twin SUs, the Wolseley twin of the Austin and Morris 2200, and 25,214 were built to April 1975. Our listings name the 18/85 far more often than the Six, so for a Six, look on the Austin 1800 & 2200 page as well, or ask us.
Wolseley 18/85 & Six — specification & changes within the model
- 18/85 — 1967 to 1972
- 1,798cc B-series. Power steering standard, pump off the dynamo. Borg-Warner 35 automatic optional. 35,597 built.
- 18/85 S
- Twin SUs, 96bhp, bigger brakes.
- Mk II
- Reclining seats, revised facia, rocker switches. Kept its own rear lamps.
- Six — 1972 to 1975
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2,227cc E6 OHC six, twin SUs. 25,214 built.
- Brakes
- Front discs; bigger on the S.
- Earth polarity
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We cannot tell you for certain, and we will not guess. We could not find a source we trust that settles the earth polarity for the 18/85 or Six. Check the car before you order a coil, a regulator or a radio.
