Triumph Herald
Triumph Herald | ||
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Kerb weight 725 kg (1,598 lb) (1200 convertible) to 865 kg (1,907 lb) (13/60 estate) | | |
Chronology | ||
Predecessor | Standard Eight / Standard Ten | |
Successor | Triumph Toledo |
The Triumph Herald is a
models, with the latter marketed as the Triumph Courier.Total Herald sales numbered well over half a million. The Triumph Vitesse, Spitfire and GT6 models are all based on modified Herald chassis and running gear with bolt-together bodies.
Herald & Herald S (948 cc)
Towards the end of the 1950s Standard-Triumph offered a range of two-seater Triumph
The Standard Pennant's 4-cylinder 948 cc
Instruments were confined to a single large
In late 1958, prototype cars embarked on a test run from
The rear suspension was criticised as yielding poor handling at the extremes of performance though the model was considered easy to drive with its good vision, light steering (smallest turning circle of any production car) and controls, and ease of repair.
A Herald S variant was introduced in 1961 with a lower equipment level and less chrome than the Herald.[7] It was offered in saloon form only.[7]
The 948 cc Herald Coupé and Convertible models were discontinued in 1961, the 948 cc Herald Saloon in 1962 and the Herald S in 1964.[7]
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Triumph Herald 948 Convertible (1962)
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Triumph Herald 948 Coupe
Herald 1200
Standard-Triumph experienced financial difficulties at the beginning of the 1960s and was taken over by
Sales picked up despite growing competition from the Mini and the Ford Anglia. The coupé was dropped from the range in late 1964 as it was by then in direct competition with the Triumph Spitfire. The Herald 1200 remained in production until 1970.
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Triumph Herald 1200 Saloon
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Triumph Herald 1200 Coupe
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Triumph Herald 1200 Convertible
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Triumph Herald 1200 Estate
Courier van
The Triumph Courier van, a Herald estate with side panels in place of rear side windows, was produced from 1962 until 1966, but was dropped following poor sales. Production in England ceased in mid-1964. CKD assembly by MCA in Malta continued till late 1965, at least.[11] The Courier was powered by the 1147 cc engine.[12]
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Triumph Courier
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Triumph Courier
Herald 12/50
An upmarket version, the Herald 12/50, was offered from 1963 to 1967.
The power output of the 1200, which remained in production alongside the 12/50, was subsequently boosted to 48 bhp.[14]
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Triumph Herald 12/50
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Triumph Herald 12/50
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Triumph Herald 12/50 photographed in 2013
Herald 13/60
In October 1967 the range was updated with the introduction at the London Motor Show of the Herald 13/60.[14] The 13/60 was offered in saloon, convertible and estate-bodied versions. The sun-roof remained available for the saloon as an optional extra rather than a standard feature. The front end was restyled using a bonnet similar to the Triumph Vitesse's and the interior substantially revised though still featuring the wooden dashboard. Interior space was improved by recessing a rear armrest in each side panel. The engine was enlarged to 1296 cc, essentially the unit employed since 1965 in the Triumph 1300, fitted with a Stromberg CD150 carburettor, offering 61 bhp (45 kW) and much improved performance. In this form (though the 1200 saloon was sold alongside it until the end of 1970) the Herald Saloon lasted until December 1970 and the Convertible and Estate until May 1971, by which time, severely outdated in style if not performance, it had already outlived the introduction of the Triumph 1300 Saloon, the car designed to replace it and was still selling reasonably well but, because of its labour-intensive method of construction, selling at a loss.
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Triumph Herald 13/60 Saloon
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Triumph Herald 13/60 Convertible
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Triumph Herald 13/60 Estate
International production
Triumph Heralds were exported and assembled in a number of countries, and the separate chassis used as a jig to assemble kits exported from Coventry. These cars were referred to as CKD – Complete Knock Down cars.
India
In the 1960s
Australia
The Herald was produced in Australia by Australian Motor Industries from 1959 to 1966 with output totalling 14,975 units.[15] Production included a 12/50 model, which unlike its British namesake was offered in both saloon and coupe body styles.[15] It featured the bonnet and four angled headlights of the Triumph Vitesse[15] and was marketed as the Triumph 12/50,[16] without Herald badges.[15]
Others
Triumph Heralds were also assembled in South Africa, New Zealand, Ireland, Malta, and at two locations in Peru. The Herald 1200 was also assembled in Italy, at Ducati's Borgo Panigale motorcycle factory.[17]
In popular media
A Triumph Herald was used at the
Herald-based cars
The Equipe was a car produced by Bond, using the Triumph Herald chassis and components.
Having a separate body mounted to a chassis, the Triumph Herald provides a sound basis for a kit car. Examples include:
- Sussita 12 – (1968–1970) A car made in Israel, manufactured by Israeli Autocars Company Ltd. The Susita 12 station wagon, and sedan (named Carmel), used the Triumph Herald 12/50 engine.
- Sussita 13/60 – (1970–1975) An Israeli made car, manufactured by Israeli Autocars Company Ltd. Manufactured as 2 doors station wagon, sedan (named Carmel Ducas), and pick-up versions. Built on the Triumph Herald's chassis, and used the Herald 13/60 engine and gearbox.
- The "T car" by New Zealand company bonnet.
- Early versions of the Marlinused Herald components.
- Gentry Cars – again, loosely based on the MG TF.
- Spartan Cars – a traditional styled open 2 seater.
- Moss cars could be based on either Triumph or Ford components.
The German-designed and built amphibious Amphicar used the same 1147cc engine as the Herald, and though not designed by Michelotti, has a strong family resemblance.
Scale models and die-cast
- Meccano Dinky Toys; No. 189 (production 1959–1963), Herald 948 cc, approximately O scale (1/44).[20] The Dinky Triumph Herald was the very first scale model introduced to coincide with an actual car launch.
- Corgi No. 231 (production 1961–1965), Herald Coupe 948 cc, approximately O scale (1/44).[21]
- Airfix; 1/32 scale. Introduced in 1967 as a bagged kit. Currently available as a Starter Set.[22]
- Hongwell available in 1/43 scale
References
Notes
Citations
- ^ Triumph 12/50 Sports Saloon, Australian Motor Manual, July 1964, page 32
- ^ Triumph 1200 advertisement classiccarmag.net Retrieved 13 November 2015
- ^ Pedr Davis, The Macquarie Dictionary of Motoring, 1986, page 495
- ^ a b c d e f g Triumph Herald Export Figures, www.triumph-herald.com Retrieved on 3 November 2013
- ^ Giancarlo Cavallini. "Car Assembly Ltd, Triumph made in Malta" (PDF).
- ^ Keith Adams (3 September 2016). "Around the World : Malta".
- ^ a b c d e f Michael Sedgwick & Mark Gillies, A-Z of Cars 1945-1970, page 202
- ^ "Original diary can be read online". Triumph-herald.com. Retrieved 9 October 2010.
- The Motor. 22 April 1959.
- ^ "News Summary". Practical Motorist. 7 (nbr 83): 1187. July 1961.
- ^ Triumph Courier 1962–1966 Archived 3 October 2011 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved from www.aronline.co.uk on 22 July 2010
- ^ Triumph Engine Numbers, www.triumphspitfire.com Retrieved 13 December 2014
- ^ a b c Michael Sedgwick & Mark Gillies, A-Z of Cars 1945-1970, page 203
- ^ a b "1,296 cc for Triumph Herald 13/60". Autocar. 127 (nbr 3739): 55–56. 12 October 1967.
- ^ a b c d A different slant on the Herald Archived 26 July 2013 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved from www.vtr.org on 20 January 2010
- ^ "The Triumph Brochure Page". Retrieved 20 January 2010.
- ISBN 9788872127704
- ^ Series 23, "Beware of The Hot Dog".
- ISBN 9781849905039
- ISBN 095093190X.
- ISBN 095093190X.
- ^ "Timeline for Triumph Herald, Airfix M204C (1967)". www.scalemates.com. Retrieved 22 January 2020.
Further reading
Triumph Herald original sales brochure from 1964
- Ball, Kenneth (1973). Triumph Herald 1969–1971 Autobook (Second ed.). Autopress. ISBN 0-85147-235-4.