One of the earliest Wolseleys, this car made its first appearance as 'Wolseley Autocar Number One' at Crystal Palace in 1896. The tri-car looks like a bathchair, with occupants back-to-back with the engine underneath. The frame is constructed from steel tubes and there is no front suspension, but the rear has sprung radius rods - very early independent suspension.

Originally having a twin-cylinder engine it was soon replaced by a single cylinder horizontal unit. Ignition is by a spark plug and trembler coil and most of the engine is bronze, for ease of casting.

Two speeds are available, using belts on fixed and loose pulleys. A foot and hand brake both act internally on the rear wheel rims.