Do Moths Dance?

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When Wolseley introduced their 10hp model in February 1921, the press found it too slow. Eager to demonstrate its potential Wolseley took a standard 10hp and turned it into a streamlined single-seater to be raced by Captain A.G. Miller. Rumour has it that Miller, who was a frequent visitor of night clubs, named his racer 'The Moth' after a group of chorus girls. Despite its name, the Moth was quite successful. Impressed by these achievements, another Captain, George Newman, chose a Wolseley 10hp for the October 1923 Junior Car Club 200 Miles race. Newman’s racer featured a prominent radiator cowl, wind-cheating front axle cover and staggered seating. This '200 Mile' Wolseley also enjoyed a fair degree of success. A recreation of George Newman's car will be offered by H&H at their April 16th auction. It is constructed on an original 1921 Wolseley 10hp rolling chassis, with the non-standard parts faithfully manufactured from existing drawings. Check their lot 36 (click!). (photos courtesy H&H Classic Auctioneers) (RB)

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