Highlights
- Fully rebuilt engine
- Tidy and practical four seat convertible
- Stylish side stripe and alloys
- One of the last 1200s built
- Part of a classic car collection
The Appeal
In the classic car world, is there any car quite as fun and care-free as a Herald convertible? These rugged, unassuming four-seat drop tops are a joy to drive - and be driven in.
This one proves the point with its dashing side stripe and purposeful Minilite-style alloys. Finished in petrol blue it is a very tidy and usable example of these simple and dependable classics. It benefits from a full engine rebuild and is said to run and drive exceptionally well.
With a full four seats, decent sized boot and even a tow bar and luggage rack into the bargain, this is a great example of Triumph’s ever-popular classic.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered 15th September 1969
- DL suffix indicates this car began life as a saloon
- Converted to a convertible during its life, as many saloons have been
- One of the last 1200 saloons built before production ended
- 10 registered keepers
- Part of the current keeper’s classic car collection
- V5C in current keeper’s name
- MOT, tax and ULEZ exempt
- Few miles covered since last advisory-free MOT
The Condition
- Converted from saloon to convertible to a good standard as shown
- Tidy petrol blue paintwork showing some age but remains presentable
- There are light marks and chips to note across paintwork as shown in photos
- These include paintwork marks, cracks, chips and other scuffs as shown
- Fetching Vitesse-style side stripes in white
- Bodywork presents well with straight panels and reasonable panel fit for a Herald
- Some light cracks to note to wing top seams as shown in photos
- Convertible roof not tested but includes protective vinyl tonneau in black
- Sits on black Minilite-style alloy wheels with polished rims in presentable condition
- Fitted with Maxxis tyres all round in good condition with plenty of remaining tread
- Non-matching steel spare in boot
- Underside shown in photos with no issues reported by seller
- Some tarnish to exterior chromework including headlamp bezels as shown
- Luggage rack supplied with car and stowed in boot
- Fitted with tow bar but electrics are untested
- Well kept cabin with revised, plusher cabin of 1200 with wood veneers to doors and dash
- Cabin is in good order with modified centre console containing auxiliary dials
- Some light aging to cabin as typical of a usable classic
- Black vinyl front and rear seats offering decent space for four occupants
- Black carpets in good, presentable condition
- Fitted with a JVC CD player head unit
- Leather three-spoke Triumph-branded steering wheel
- We have no reports of faults with the electrics or switchgear
The Mechanics
- 1,147cc 4cyl engine
- Engine fully rebuilt according to seller
- 4spd manual gearbox
- Described as starting and running well by seller
- No reported running or driving issues
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