In 1958 BMC introduced a new corporate style created by the Italian Styling House of Farina. The first car to be released was the Austin A40, which only appeared as an Austin. It was followed in December of that year by the first of the B-Series cars, the Wolseley 15/60, which replaced the 15/50.

The B-Series cars were eventually available in Austin, Morris, MG, Riley and Wolseley versions. The five cars had the same basic body structure, with different frontal treatment and, to a lesser extent, different rears. Station wagons (or, as they are termed in the UK, estate cars) were produced in Austin and Morris guise but not for the MG, Riley or Wolseley.

Australian built 15/60's (and the other BMC B series Farinas) were fitted with the 1622cc engine from their introduction in 1959 and had a Zenith carburettor rather than an SU. There were also a number of other modifications made to the Australian built cars, particularly in relation to the suspension.

The body style of the Wolseley 15/60 featured prominent tail-fins similar to those of the Austin and Morris (the MG and Riley had smaller fins). There was the traditional Wolseley grille with illuminated name badge. Two-tone paintwork was optional.

The facia was in burr walnut, there was a lockable glove box on the passenger's side, a heater was standard and the instruments were in a raised cowl on the driver's side. The front seats were more like a divided bench than true bucket seats and the handbrake was between the driver's seat and door.

Click here to see a report from the February 1959 issue of the Australian motoring magazine WHEELS on the UK release of the Wolseley 15/60.

Click here to see a road test from the October 1959 issue of WHEELS of the Austin A60 (and Austin A40) to read about the changes made to the B Series Farinas for the Australian market.

The 16/60 had a lengthened wheelbase, wider track and stiffer suspension to improve stability and roadholding. There was also now the option of Borg-Warner automatic transmission. The tail-fins were reduced in height and there were changes to the tail-lamps and rear bumper. In the UK, the 16/60 remained in production until 1971, when it was discontinued.