Triumph · 1959–present

Triumph Herald

The Triumph Herald is a small two-door car introduced by Standard-Triumph of Coventry in 1959 and made through to 1971. The body design was by the Italian stylist Giovanni Michelotti, and the car was offered in saloon, convertible, coupé, estate and van 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.

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Predecessor: Standard Eight · Successor: Triumph Toledo

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Specifications

sp: uk
name: Triumph Herald
aka: Triumph 12/50, Triumph 1200, Triumph Courier, Standard Herald (India)
Manufacturer: Standard-Triumph (1959–1968), British Leyland (1968–1971)
Production: 1959–1971
Predecessor: Standard Eight / Standard Ten
Successor: Triumph 1300
Class: Small family car
Body style: 2-door saloon, 2-door coupé, 2-door convertible, 3-door estate car, 3-door van (Courier)
Engine: 948 cc OHV I4, 1147 cc OHV I4 (Herald 1200 & 12/50), 1296 cc OHV I4 (13/60)
Transmission: 4-speed manual (synchromesh on 2nd 3rd and top gears, no overdrive)
Layout: FR layout
Wheelbase: 91 in
Length: 153 in
Width: 60 in
Height: 52 in
Kerb weight: 725 kg (1200 convertible) to 865 kg (13/60 estate)
Related: Triumph Vitesse, Triumph Spitfire, Triumph GT6
Assembly: United Kingdom: Canley, Coventry, Australia: Port Melbourne (AMI), Belgium: Mechelen, India: Madras (Standard), Ireland: Dublin, Italy: Borgo Panigale, Bologna (Ducati), Malta: Marsa (Car Assembly Ltd.), New Zealand: Christchurch, New Zealand: Nelson (NZMC), Peru: Lima, Philippines: Manila, South Africa: Durban (Motor Assemblies)
Designer: Giovanni Michelotti