Triumph Herald 1200 | 1961

Triumph Herald 1200 | 1961

Highlights:

– 1200cc four-cylinder engine, petrol, manual transmission

– Fully restored cabriolet with a detachable hardtop

– Comes complete with a spare wheel

– Registered in Spain with historic vehicle status

– Presented in a white and red two-tone colour scheme

The seller offers for sale this 1961 Triumph Herald 1200, powered by a 1200cc four-cylinder petrol engine, paired with a manual transmission. Finished in a white and red two-tone colour scheme with tan upholstery, this Herald cabriolet has been fully restored and comes complete with its detachable hardtop and a spare wheel.

The bodywork and paintwork present in good order throughout, and the interior, trimmed in tan, is equally well finished. The car is registered in Spain with historic vehicle (“Historico”) status, reflecting its age and preserved condition, and comes with its spare wheel.

Launched in 1959, the Triumph Herald was notable for its separate chassis construction at a time when most rivals had moved to unitary bodies, a decision that allowed Triumph to offer the car in saloon, coupe, estate and cabriolet forms from a shared platform, and which also gave the Herald a famously tight turning circle. The 1200 model, badged for its engine displacement, introduced a more powerful engine than the original Herald and remained in production throughout the 1960s, with the cabriolet version, as seen on this example, remaining one of the most charming small cabriolets of its era with the roof lowered.

Complete with hardtop, spare wheel and full restoration, this Herald 1200 offers a usable, characterful entry into classic British motoring, equally suited to weekend touring or classic car events.

Condition of the bodywork & paint

4 — Very Good. Clean with minimal wear; might need minor replacements for small missing or broken parts.

Condition of the interior

4 — Very Good. Clean with minimal wear; might need minor replacements for small missing or broken parts.

Technical condition

4 — Very Good. Mechanically solid, with potential for minor servicing.

Overall condition

4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time.

This item is sold on an as-is basis. The condition of this item is the opinion of the seller and may differ from your own opinion. Photos and descriptions of the listing are for information purposes only.

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This car is currently located in: Huesca province, Spain.

This car drives, brakes and shifts.

The car has a Spanish registration. The buyer is responsible for registration in his own country and responsible for delivery and collection of any vehicle purchased at the auction.

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