Triumph Herald
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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.
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Triumph Herald | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Standard-Triumph |
Also called | |
Production | 1959–71 |
Assembly | |
Designer | Giovanni Michelotti |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Small family car |
Body style |
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Layout | FR layout |
Related | |
Powertrain | |
Engine | |
Transmission | 4-speed manual (synchromesh on 2nd 3rd and top gears, no overdrive) |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 91 in (2,311 mm) |
Length | 153 in (3,886 mm) |
Width | 60 in (1,524 mm) |
Height | 52 in (1,321 mm) |
Kerb weight | 725 kg (1,598 lb) (1200 convertible) to 865 kg (1,907 lb) (13/60 estate) |
Chronology | |
Predecessor | Standard Eight / Standard Ten |
Successor | Triumph 1300 |
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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.