Triumph Herald - Paperback

by Colin Lindsay (Author)

Launched in 1959, the Triumph Herald had instant appeal. The attractive design by Giovanni Michelotti marked a change of direction for Triumph and the car also featured innovative engineering. In this book, Triumph enthusiast and expert Colin Lindsay covers the history and background development of the Triumph Herald as well as the various body styles, including saloon, coupe, convertible and estate.
The book also covers the engines and engineering details such as the independent coil spring front suspension and rack and pinion steering. Based on decades of experience of restoring Triumph Herald cars, the book provides expert hands-on information for those who want to buy and/or restore a Herald, including how to spot a good car and ways of finding genuine or alternative replacement parts. The Triumph Herald achieved sales of over half a million during its production years and continues to be widely sought after today by classic car enthusiasts. This book provides a concise and authoritative guide to owning, restoring and driving this popular classic.

Author Biography

Colin Lindsay is a retired civil servant who has owned and restored Triumph Herald cars for over 30 years. He has organized several classic car events and he is a regular contributor to The Courier, the official magazine of The Triumph Sports Six Club. He has written extensively about owning Triumph Herald cars.