Herald 1200/1500 Convertible Sensibly modified SOLD

This Herald has been virtually rebuilt from end to end, with the aim of making it ultra reliable and perfect for use on long distance events with Club Triumph. As such it is quick, will happily cruise at 70mph all day long but still retains all the Herald charm to drive. It is not concours, but is in very good condition and always much admired. I have owned it since February 2012 and spent a small fortune, with all the work being detailed in Triumph World magazine. This work has included:

Spitfire 1500 twin-carb engine, overdrive gearbox, custom propshaft, 3. 63 diff, new halfshafts, hi-torque starter motor, new full-width radiator with twin electric fans, complete stainless exhaust system comprising Maniflow four branch manifold, custom made centre pipe and Vitesse back box. The speedo has been properly recalibrated to match the new gearing.

Suspension: new Canley Classics swing spring and rear dampers, new Canley Classics trunnionless front uprights, new front springs and dampers, Superflex bushes, reconditioned steering rack etc. Just fitted new Toyo tyres all round to Vitesse wheels that were blasted and painted.

Front brakes are Type 14 discs with Greenstuff pads, master cylinder is a quality 3/ 4in item with low level alarm, new rear cylinders matched to keep it balanced and new standard spec shoes.

There's a fabric roof from Don Hoods that I specified with a zip out rear window and no quarterlights so you can leave it folded indefinitely, a brand new bigger 8. 75 gallon Vitesse fuel tank, Mazda MX5 seats covered in Matador Red vinyl to match the interior, Halogen headlights on relays, hazard warning lights and a decent stereo.

Of course, the chassis has had new outriggers and perimeter rails. The Herald could be exempt from the MoT, but I always have it inspected and the current MoT runs until 20th April, 2020.

I've probably forgotten loads, but you get the gist. I am only selling because I think it is time for a change.

Please note that this car was originally a saloon, but was converted with a proper convertible body tub long before I bought it. I have always declared it as such, and never had any problem getting insurance at the normal classic rates, but it has a DL VIN number. If that is a problem for you, then you probably won't be interested in all the mods anyway! However, if you know these cars, you will hopefully appreciate how the changes I've made work together to improve the Herald without altering its basic charm, and what a bargain it is having everything already done.

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