Triumph Herald 12/50

Overview
Produced: 1963-1967, 53267 produced.
Types: Saloon,2 doors,4 seats

A more powerful derivative of the Herald range arrived in 1963, the new Herald 12/50. Based on the successful Herald 1200 the 12/50 used a 51bhp version of the same 1147cc engine, hence the model designation: 12 (1200cc) with 50 (50bhp) = 12/50.

The Herald 12/50 came only as a saloon and was based on the Herald 1200 De-luxe specification. Extra standard features included front disc brakes, a folding sun-roof, extra interior trim padding and a new front grille. The Herald 12/50 remained in production until the more powerful 13/60 arrived in 1967. 

Buyers Guide Triumph Herald featured in Practical Classics March 1994 – available from our sister site Bookbase. Click here to view.

Source: Motorbase
Engines
CapacityConfigModelBore/StrokeCR
1147ccS4 OHVStandard/Triumph S4 OHV69.3mm x 76mm8.5
Drivetrain and Suspension
DrivetrainSteeringFront SuspensionRear Suspension
Rack-and-pinionIndependent/Coil SpringsIndependent/Transverse leaf spring
Performance
Top Speed0-60SQMMPGEngine PwrComment
78 mph21.3 s
Auction Sales History
Lot
Num
Description Auctioneer Date Hammer Price Hammer Price
(inc premium)
074 1963 Triumph Herald 12/50 H&H Sales Limited 23 Jul 2008 £2640.00 -
004 1966 TRIUMPH HERALD 12/50 SALOON H&H Sales Limited 13 Sep 2006 Not sold
Books
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Article Buying Guide - 1959-1971 Triumph Herald
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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
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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 Buyers Guide - Triumph Herald
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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 Buyer's Guide Express - Triumph Herald
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Publication Classic Car Weekly 10 November 2010
Buyer's Guide Express - Triumph Herald - Gloriously simple and charismatic, the Triumph Herald is one of the best classic choices, says NICK LARKIN.
Article The lost Triumph
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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
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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 Long-term Triumph
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Publication Classic Car Mart Spring 2006

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...

Article Buying Power - Triumph Herald
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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 & Sports Car November 2003 pg 160
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Publication Classic & Sports Car November 2003
Our Classics - Journalists offer views and updates on their cars
Article Starter Classic Triumph Herald
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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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