1965 Triumph Herald 12/50 Convertible with Hardtop

Registration no. CTT 848C Chassis no. GD26431RS

Odometer reading: 52,397
MOT: exempt


*Relatively rare convertible model
*Lowered suspension
*Well maintained

The introduction of the Herald in 1959 marked the beginning of the end for Standard's small saloons, although the Ten's 948cc, overhead-valve, four-cylinder engine lived on in up-rated form in the Herald, endowing the latter with a 70mph top speed and 40mpg fuel consumption. The need to facilitate ease of assembly overseas influenced the return to a separate chassis, but despite this apparent anachronism the Herald proved an outstanding success; its all-independent suspension made for class-leading ride quality and a phenomenally tight turning circle, while Giovanni Michelotti's inspired styling proved attractive to both men and women alike. Larger engines and disc front brakes were adopted as the Herald matured, and by the time production ceased in 1971 more than 500,000 had been produced.
Finished in Cactus Green with red interior, this rare Herald convertible has the 12/50 model's 1,147cc 51bhp engine and front disc brakes. The car appears to be fairly original, though it should be noted that the suspension has been lowered by around 1" and after-market wheels fitted in order to improve the handling. 'CTT 848C' is currently owned by a classic car mechanic and has been well maintained. Accompanying documentation consists of a BMIHT Certificate of Authenticity; some old MoTs and tax discs; a V5C Registration Certificate; and a quantity of invoices from Triumph specialists AJF Motor Engineers and James Paddock Ltd. Cheap-to-run classic fun, the car also comes with an original owner's handbook.