Ex-Coppa Florio 1907 Wolsit Factory Racer A little-known aspect of the history of the British Wolseley firm was its Italian connection—a joint venture with the Banca di Legnano and the Macchi di Varese—in the formation of a new Italian company called Wolseley Italiana SA in 1907. The trade name of the new company was “Wolsit.” The objectives of the company were first, the manufacture of cars and trucks and second, the acquisition of concession rights from Wolseley in England. One…

Ex-Coppa Florio 1907 Wolsit Factory Racer. Photo: Peter Collins