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Triumph Herald 1200 Estate

Triumph Herald 1200 Estate

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Triumph Herald 1200 Estate
Lot number 23
Hammer value £1,200
Description Triumph Herald 1200 Estate
Registration RLN 323E
Year 1967
Colour Grey
Engine size 1,147 cc
Chassis No. GA-226802-SC

 Launched in 1959, the Triumph Herald flew in the face of prevailing trends in car design by retaining a separate chassis onto which the outer panels were bolted.

This allowed the car to be built in a variety of body styles with minimal fuss. Over the course of production, saloon, coupe, estate and convertible versions were all available. Conveniently, the hinged bonnet/front wing assembly permitted generous access to the engine and front suspension, making it one of the easiest cars to work on. The design also allowed an amazingly tight turning circle – just 25 feet, making it a doddle to manoeuvre and park.

From 1963 the 948cc engine was increased in size to 1147cc, boosting power to a useful 48bhp in the Herald 1200. A sportier 12/50 was also offered with a slightly revised grille and a tuned engine which upped the output to 51bhp. Later still the 13/60 made its appearance, with the more powerful 1296cc engine from the Spitfire. Herald production finally came to an end in 1971.

First registered in May 1967, the car on offer today matches pale grey bodywork with a striking red vinyl interior and has handsome and spacious estate bodywork. Being a fairly late production model, it is also equipped with the more desirable 48bhp, 1147cc engine. A later radio and sports steering wheel have also been fitted at some point.

Owned by the Stondon Motor Museum since 2004, the Triumph has been maintained in running order but has been little used in recent times and will no doubt respond well to some minor recommissioning before lugging loads once more.

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