The Triumph Herald is a small car produced by the Triumph Motor Company in the United Kingdom from 1959 to 1971. It was designed to be an affordable family car and was available in various body styles, including saloon, convertible, coupe, and estate.
The Triumph Herald made its debut in 1959 as a compact, front-engine, rear-wheel-drive car. It was designed by Giovanni Michelotti, an Italian designer known for his work with Triumph. The Herald was intended to replace the Triumph Standard 8 and 10 models.
The early models of the Herald were powered by a 948cc four-cylinder engine. Over the years, Triumph introduced various engine options, including larger capacities, to improve performance.
The Herald underwent several updates during its production run. In 1961, the Herald 1200 was introduced with a larger 1.2-liter engine. The Herald 13/60, introduced in 1967, featured a 1.3-liter engine and other refinements.
Production of the Triumph Herald ceased in 1971, marking the end of its model run. The car was succeeded by the Triumph Toledo and Triumph Dolomite models.