Monocoque was not an option in the late 1950s, so Triumph made a virtue from a necessity and developed a chassis which could be modifed for multiple body styles – including the Spitfire and GT6 covered separately. Perhaps intended as an interim but survived the 60s, beyond its putative FWD replacements.
Triumph Herald
Replacement for the Standard 8 and 10 (with a Standard-type name). On a chassis as Standard-Triumph struggled to source monocoques. Smallest turning circle of a production car, excellent all-round vision, independent suspension.
Years
1959-63
Engine
948cc S4
Body Style
Coupé, convertible
Production
see next Chapter
Power: Weight
.
Dimensions
.
S had reduced chrome and lower equipment level
Triumph Herald Coupé / Convertible
Other bodystyles made easy by the ‘unboltable’ saloon bodies and roofs. Convertibles from 1960.
Years
1959-61
Engine
948cc S4
Body Style
Coupé, convertible
Production
see next Chapter
Power: Weight
.
Dimensions
.
S had reduced chrome and lower equipment level
Triumph Herald 1200
Bigger engine, higher geared, rubber bumpers, optional front disc brakes. Coupe stopped in 1964.
Years
1961-68
Engine
1147cc S4
Body Style
Saloon, coupé, convertible, estate
Production
see next Chapter
Power: Weight
.
Dimensions
.
Triumph Herald 12/50
Higher-tuned engine, nicer interior with padded dash, and a sliding sunroof.
Years
1962-67
Engine
1147cc S4
Body Style
Saloon, coupé, convertible, estate
Production
see next Chapter
Power: Weight
.
Dimensions
.
Triumph Courier
Van
Years
1962-66
Engine
948cc S4
Body Style
Van
Production
see next Chapter
Power: Weight
.
Dimensions
.
Triumph Vitesse 6
Six-cylinder sports saloon or convertible.
Years
1962-66
Engine
1596cc S6
Body Style
Saloon, convertible
Production
see next Chapter
Power: Weight
.
Dimensions
.
Triumph Herald 1200 Hatchback
Unique prototype.
Years
1965
Engine
1296cc S4
Body Style
Hatchback
Production
1
Power: Weight
.
Dimensions
.
Triumph Herald 13/60
Bigger engine, restyled front end
Years
1967-71
Engine
1296cc S4
Body Style
Saloon, estate
Production
see next Chapter
Power: Weight
.
Dimensions
.
Triumph Herald 13/60 Convertible
Convertible version.
Years
1967-71
Engine
1296cc S4
Body Style
Saloon, estate
Production
see next Chapter
Power: Weight
.
Dimensions
.
Triumph Vitesse 2-litre
Bigger engine
Years
1966-68
Engine
1998cc S6
Body Style
Saloon, convertible
Production
see next Chapter
Power: Weight
.
Dimensions
.
Triumph Vitesse 2-litre Mk 2
Re-engineered rear suspension, and restyled front end.
Years
1968-71
Engine
1998cc S6
Body Style
Saloon, convertible
Production
see next Chapter
Power: Weight
.
Dimensions
.