WOLSELEY · WOLSELEY 2200 · Cars
WOLSELEY 2200 Ultra-rare
As of 2026 Q2, 16 WOLSELEY 2200s remain registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. Numbers are at their highest recorded level since the model first appeared in our data in 2014 Q3. Numbers have held broadly steady over recent years rather than falling away — often the mark of a model that owners deliberately preserve. In all, the WOLSELEY 2200 is rarer than 76% of the 2,315 UK car models we track, putting it firmly in 2026's endangered class.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Genuinely rare — only 16 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 76% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
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About the 2200
BMC ADO17 is the model code used by the British Motor Corporation (BMC) for a range of front wheel drive cars in the European 'D' market-segment of larger family cars, manufactured from September 1964 to 1975. The car was initially sold under the Austin marque as the Austin 1800, then by Morris as the Morris 1800, and by Wolseley as the Wolseley 18/85. Later, it was marketed with a 2.2 L engine as the Austin 2200, Morris 2200 and Wolseley Six. Informally, because of the car's exceptional width and overall appearance, these cars became widely known by the nickname ‘Landcrab’. The 1800 was voted...
WOLSELEY 2200 — questions & answers
How many WOLSELEY 2200 are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q2, 16 WOLSELEY 2200 were still registered in the UK — 9 licensed and on the road, plus 7 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the WOLSELEY 2200 rare?
The WOLSELEY 2200 is genuinely rare, with only 16 left, making it rarer than 76% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Is the WOLSELEY 2200 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of WOLSELEY 2200 on UK roads held steady.
What fuel do most WOLSELEY 2200 use?
Most WOLSELEY 2200 run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the WOLSELEY 2200 peak?
The WOLSELEY 2200 peaked at 16 registered in 2025 Q2, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.