Mini Hornet Models

Wolseley (Mini) Hornet PICTURE
Satin pewter, scale 1:58

Miniature satin pewter sculptures mounted on to polished wood bases designed for display 'in the lounge'. Manufactured by Marque Models.

Wolseley (Mini) Hornet Mk 2 and 3 PICTURE A PICTURE B PICTURE C
Diecast, scale 1:43

In the mid-'90s Vitesse (more correctly, SunStar Vitesse of China) made a very detailed high-quality Wolseley Hornet Mk 3 (picture A) in duotone colours. With a magnifing glass it was possible to read 'Wolseley' in the grille badge.

In about 1997 Vitesse were in financial difficulties and Dinky/Matchbox took over production. The baseplate now carried the legend 'Dinky/Matchbox Hornet 1962'. The quality wasn't as good but the model featured external door hinges, making it a Mk 2 (picture B).

In 2003 the name Vitesse reappeared and again started producing the Hornet (picture C). This Hornet, though designated a Mk 3, features external door hinges found only on the Mk 1/2.

Wolseley (Mini) Hornet PICTURE
Material unknown, scale 1:130

Various colour schemes.

Distributed worldwide from 2002 by Mayfair Motors, Lymington, Hampshire.

Wolseley (Mini) Hornet Mk 3 PICTURE
Plastic, scale unknown

Friction motor, chrome body and wheels, black top. Possibly mid-1960s.

Manufactured by Salco.

Wolseley Hornet and Wolseley 1000 PICTURE A PICTURE B
White metal kit, scale 1:43

Wolseley Hornet Mk I in Island Green with Old English White Roof, Whitehall Beige with Florentine Blue roof, Ivory with Red Roof.

Wolseley 1000 saloon in Damask Red, Speedwell Blue, Almond Green.

Manufactured by bmc43 (British Motoring Classics) or previously in the series Mini Classics.

Wolseley (Mini) Hornet PICTURE A PICTURE B
Plastic, scale approx. 1/20

Made in Hong Kong by Telsalda (later Salco), this 1963/64 model is available in two versions; with roof rack and luggage or without.

Wolseley (Mini) Hornet Mk 1 (saloon and Crayford convertible). no picture
Resin, scale 1:32 (Scalextric scale)

Manufactured by bmc32 (British Motoring Classics), part of a range of classic British cars from the '50s, '60s and '70s. See Wolseley 1500 entry above for further description.