Description
The Triumph Herald is a small car that was produced by the British car manufacturer Standard-Triumph from 1959 to 1971. Designed by the Italian stylist Giovanni Michelotti, the Herald was known for its stylish looks, innovative design, and ease of maintenance. It featured a separate chassis and body design, which made it easier to repair and maintain. The initial models were powered by a 948cc inline-four engine, but over time, larger engines were introduced, including 1147cc and 1296cc variants. Over half a million units were produced during its production run, with assembly taking place in India, Australia, South Africa, as well as the UK.
We are delighted to offer this 1965 Triumph Herald 12/ 50 in olive green with cream interior. Being a 12/ 50 model it benefitted from a tuned 51 bhp engine, front disc brakes and a sliding Weathershield vinyl sunroof as standard. First registered in February 1965, the car was supplied by Brunt & Davies Ltd. The original service book is present and indicates 8 services, the last recorded in 2017 at 48, 264 miles. The odometer is currently on just over 50, 000 miles and whilst we can never warrant mileage, the service book does indicate that this figure may be correct. There are some parts and maintenance invoices to supplement the service history, the most recent being a new battery and servicing of the dynamo earlier this year. The car appears to benefit from a stainless steel exhaust system which should last the lifetime of the car.
The olive green / cream colour combination is very fetching and suits the car down to the ground. The chromework presents nicely with a little patina here and there. The folding roof is a lovely touch, giving fresh air motoring with minimal effort, and looks very fresh. The interior is quite charming, having been treated to a polished wood steering wheel and gear knob, and a stainless steel radio console upgrade housing a Smiths clock and voltmeter. The radio itself appears to be a modern item designed to look old and meld seamlessly into the classic dashboard. There is an invoice indicating replacement front seats and seatbelts in 2018. Under the bonnet, the engine bay looks very clean with the cam cover and air filter looking freshly painted.
The car comes with V5C, an old MOT certificate, a bundle of invoices for parts and maintenance, old tax discs, original service book, a workshop manual and a couple of handbooks.
Some classics are popular because they’re just easy to live with and the Herald is one of those cars. Diminutive size, great parts supply and vibrant club scene all contribute to making these cars a staple of the British classic scene. Whether you are a seasoned classic enthusiast or just dipping your toe in, the Herald represents a lot of classic fun for not a lot of money.
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