Triumph Herald 1200
Overview
| Produced: |
1961-1970, 201142 produced. (Saloon) 1961-1970, 5319 produced. (Coupe) 1961-1970, 43295 produced. (Convertible) 1961-1970, 39819 produced. (Estate) |
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| Types: |
Saloon,2 doors,4 seats Coupe,2 doors, 2+2 seats Convertible,2 doors, 2+2 seats Estate,2 doors,4 seats |
By
As before the Herald 1200 was available in a variety of different body styles which included saloon, convertible, estate, and coupe. The coupe style was soon dropped from the range and this model is now very hard to find. Production of the Herald 1200 continued alongside the more powerful 13/60 until
Buyers Guide Triumph Herald featured in Practical Classics March 1994 – available from our sister site Bookbase. Click here to view.
Source: Motorbase
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1147cc | S4 OHV | Standard/Triumph S4 OHV | 69.3mm x 76mm | 8 |
Transmission
| Type | Gears | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Manual | 4 |
Drivetrain and Suspension
| Drivetrain | Steering | Front Suspension | Rear Suspension |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rack-and-pinion | Independent/Coil Springs | Independent/Transverse leaf spring |
Auction Sales History
Books
Magazine Articles
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Article |
Buying Guide - 1959-1971 Triumph Herald |
120 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics June 2012 | |||
| Buying Guide - 1959-1971 Triumph Herald - All you need to know about choosing one for yourself. | ||||
| Article |
Group Test: Summertime Soft-Tops |
40 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics May 2004 | |||
| Group Test: Summertime Soft-Tops - Ten very different answers to fun in the sun for four. Dale Drinnon's complete guide to finding the perfect car for your perfect summer. 1983 Rolls-Royce Corniche, 1962 Singer Gazelle, 1981 Mini Moke, 1973 VW Beetle, 1961 Ford Zephyr, 1967 Triumph Herald, 1972 Morris Oxford Tourer, 1990 Ford Escort XR3i Cabriolet, 1947, Triumph 1800 Roadster, 1976 Triumph Stag | ||||
| Article |
15 classics you can buy for £500 |
53 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics February 2004 | |||
| Stay mobile without going modern. Loads of ideas on tackling the winter in style. Alfa Romeo 33, 1950s Ford 100E, Austin A30/A35, Standard 8/10, 1960s Austin A40 Farina, Morris Minor 1000, Triumph Herald 1200, 1970s Humber Sceptre, Morris Marina, Triumph 2000 Mk 11, 1980s Volkswagen Scirocco, Ford Capri, Rover SD1, Peugeot 205, Vauxhall Carlton. | ||||
| Article |
Buyers Guide - Triumph Herald |
76 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics April 2001 | |||
| Buyers Guide - Triumph Herald - This could be the most practical of all classics if you buy the right one. Russ Smith shows how to tell Triumph for tragedy. | ||||
| Article |
Buyers Guide - Triumph Herald |
70 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics March 1994 | |||
| Buyers Guide - Triumph Herald - They were once scorned, but now Heralds are recognised classics at affordable prices. Convertible, saloon, estate, van or coupé - the choice is yours, but watch out for the rust. | ||||
| Article |
Solid as a rock |
34 |
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| Publication | Classics Monthy May 2010 | |||
| Solid as a rock - Left to languish on Gibraltar, this Triumph Herald is now enjoying life in the sun. | ||||
| Article |
The lost Triumph |
8 |
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| Publication | Classics Monthly November 2009 | |||
| The lost Triumph- After a 20-year search, this unique hatchback Herald has been brought back from the dead. | ||||
| Article |
Buying Power Triumph Herald |
32 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 10 April 2008 | |||
| Buying Power Triumph Herald-It's not Italian styling, a home-grown power plant, unrivalled access for maintenance and a turning circle that would make a London taxi driver splutter "gor blimey, guv". Triumph World editor Ted Connolly. | ||||
| Article |
Octane cars |
130 |
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| Publication | Octane May 2007 | |||
| Octane cars - 1969 Triumph Herald & Vitesse-Malcolm McKay. 1964 Fiat, 2300S Coupe-Mark Dixon. 1989 Maserati Biturbo-Geoff Love. 1955 Jaguar XK140SE-Robert Coucher. 2006 Triumph Scrambler-David Lillywhite. | ||||
| Article |
Long-term Triumph |
66 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Mart Spring 2006 | |||
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Long-term Triumph - Some folk feel that the best way to solve a problem is to return to it again and again. After rebuilding two Triumph Vitesses, Rod Ker decided to tackle something completely different. Project Herald, Part 10: Defeated by the Herald's reliability, Rod decided to attempt the reawakening of another of his family Triumphs... |
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| Article |
Shootout - Anglia vs Herald |
38 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 16 June 2005 | |||
| Shootout - Anglia vs Herald. 1960 Ford Anglia 105E, 1968 Triumph Herald 1200 | ||||
| Article |
Buying Power - Triumph Herald |
22 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 14th April 2004 | |||
| Buying Power - Triumph Herald - The Herald is one of the best starter classics money can buy. But be wary, as thanks to their separate chassis, even nice-looking cars can harbour, unseen problems. Richard Gunn tells you what they might be, | ||||
| Article |
Classic Car Mart August 2002 pg 48 |
48 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Mart August 2002 | |||
| Triumph Vitesse Part 2. Best laid plans. And otherwise! Rod Ker claims to be making progress with his Vitesse Mk2. . . | ||||
| Article |
Classic Car Mart July 2002 pg 46 |
46 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Mart July 2002 | |||
| Vitesse! Rod Ker is a man who know his Triumphs. Despite this, he fell for a Vitesse 2-litre, and his problems started... | ||||
| Article |
Starter Classic Triumph Herald |
140 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car June 2002 | |||
| Starter Classic - Triumph Herald - Turning on a sixpence in the Triumph Herald with Alastair Clements. | ||||
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