Triumph Herald 13/60
Overview
| Produced: |
1967-1971, 82650 produced. |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Saloon,2 doors,4 seats Convertible,2 doors,4 seats Estate,2 doors,4 seats |
The last derivative of the successful Herald range appeared in
To distinguish the 13/60 from earlier models a new grille and bonnet were fitted in a style similar to the six cylinder Vitesse model. The interior received some minor improvements and in this form the 13/60 survived until production of all Herald models ended in
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1296cc | S4 OHV | Standard/Triumph S4 OHV | 73.7mm x 76mm | 8.5 |
Fuel System
| Type | Number | Capacity | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stromberg | 1 | 1.50 CD |
Drivetrain and Suspension
| Drivetrain | Steering | Front Suspension | Rear Suspension |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rack-and-pinion | Independent/Coil Springs | Independent/Transverse leaf spring |
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85 mph | 16.6 s | 20.3 s | 25 mpg | 61 bhp 5000 |
Brakes
| Front | Rear | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Disc | Drum |
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 |
Our Cars: 1969 Triumph Herald, 13/60 Convertible - Malcolm McKay |
42 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars June 2004 | |||
| Our Cars - Trials and tribulations of the Classic Cars team and the cars we live with. Time to resurrect McKay's first love. 1969 Triumph Herald, 13/60 Convertible | ||||
| 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 |
Restoration Herald 13/60 Convertible - Part 8 - The FInal Countdown |
97 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics May 2004 | |||
| Restoration Herald 13/60 Convertible - Part 8 - The FInal Countdown - It's 3am, the transporter is eight hours away and our Herald isn't quite ready. Will we be basking in classic car show triumph? Or does this herald the arrival of egg on our faces? | ||||
| Article |
Herald 13/60 Convertible - Part 6, A Game Of Two Halves |
85 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics April 2004 | |||
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The clock is ticking and the bodywork turns out to be worse than we thought. Triumph Herald 13/60 restoration Part 6 |
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| Article |
Restoration Herald 13/60 Convertible - Part 5 |
79 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics March 2004 | |||
| After weeks of deconstruction and repair its time to start putting our Herald back together. Triumph Herald 13/60 Convertible | ||||
| Article |
Restoration Herald Part 4 |
77 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics February 2004 | |||
| Shotblasting the chassis, rebuilding the halfshafts, letting you win it! Triumph Herald 13/60 convertible. | ||||
| Article |
Herald Restoration - Part 3 |
73 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics January 2004 | |||
| Herald Restoration - Part 3 Gasp in disbelief at what we've done this month, then enter our FREE competition. | ||||
| Article |
Unfinished business - Herald 13/60 Convertible |
87 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics November 2003 | |||
| Unfinished business - Herald 13/60 Convertible - It's our long-term unfinished project car, it's been passed from A pillar to B post and back again. But now, at last, the Herald Convertible is getting the attention it deserves. | ||||
| Article |
Laughter lines |
36 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics June 2002 | |||
| From cradle to grave - Laughter lines - For suprisingly rich doses of fun, a Herald presses all the right buttons. David Lillywhite balances the rarity of a 948 against the practicality of the 13/60. | ||||
| 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 |
Group Test - Summer Soft-Tops - Here comes the sun |
10 |
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| Publication | Classics Monthly June 2011 | |||
| Group Test - Summer Soft-Tops - Here comes the sun - Three budgets, three great soft-tops: we present our best summer buys. Morris Minor, Lotus Elan, Triumph Herald. | ||||
| 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 |
One goes mad in Dorset |
8 |
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| Publication | Classics Monthly September 2007 | |||
| One goes mad in Dorset - For some Heraldic inspiration, a trip to the coast was taken. | ||||
| 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 |
Long-term Triumph |
72 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Mart August 2005 | |||
| Long-term Triumph - No sooner had Rod Ker solved the last tiny niggles of his Reliant Scimitar, than he was keen to begin an even greater challenge! But what should it be? He looking deep into his garden and saw the answer Project Herald, Part 1. | ||||
| 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 |
Maintenance Guide - Triumph Herald |
90 |
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| Publication | Classics March 2004 | |||
| Maintenance Guide - Triumph Herald. With unrivalled access to the engine, and front suspension, the Herald should be a good prospect for home servicing. Kim Henson takes a close look. | ||||
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