Triumph Herald 12/50
| Produced: |
1963-1967, 53267 produced. |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Saloon,2 doors,4 seats |
A more powerful derivative of the Herald range arrived in
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
Buyers Guide Triumph Herald featured in Practical Classics March 1994 – available from our sister site Bookbase. Click here to view.
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1147cc | S4 OHV | Standard/Triumph S4 OHV | 69.3mm x 76mm | 8.5 |
| Drivetrain | Steering | Front Suspension | Rear Suspension |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rack-and-pinion | Independent/Coil Springs | Independent/Transverse leaf spring |
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78 mph | 21.3 s |
| 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 | |
| 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 |
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 |
Buyer's Guide Express - Triumph Herald |
64 |
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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 |
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 |
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 |
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 & Sports Car November 2003 pg 160 |
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 |
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. | ||||
