Friday, 24 October 2014

1962 TRIUMPH HERALD COUPE - RICHARD EDMONDS AUCTION 25/10

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RICHARD EDMONDS AUCTION

Saturday 25th October 2014

Lot 1761

Lot 1761 Description

1962 TRIUMPH HERALD COUPE

Reg. no. 474 XPL
Chassis no. GA 31939CP
Engine no. YC6026OHE

Estimate: £4,500 - 5,000

Condition Report or Notes

This lovely example of the rarer Herald Coupe was purchased by the vendor in 2004 and has been the subject of much work and expenditure since that time. The list of work includes new lower quarter panels, replacement sills and a complete brake system overhaul including the fitment of larger calipers for improved braking. New front wheel bearings and trunnions have been fitted and the gearbox overhauled including new bearings and syncromesh units (the vendor advises us that the gearbox is a little noisy and may require further attention). A larger 1500 cc engine has been installed which has been tuned by the fitment of twin 40 DCOE Weber carburettors and a gas-flowed Spitfire exhaust manifold. The cylinder head has been polished and the crankshaft balanced. The flywheel has also been lightened. The electrical system has been converted to negative earth and an alternator replaces the dynamo for improved reliability. The vast majority of this work is supported by a file of invoices and receipts. The result is a stunning example of the marque which is in excellent condition both inside and out. The car has an MOT certificate that expires in July 2015 and a road fund license that expires in April 2015.

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For Further Information visit: http://www.richardedmondsauctions.com/

Source: Richard Edmonds Auctions

Model Specs:

1959-1964 TRIUMPH HERALD COUPE

Overview

By a couple of weeks, this was actually the first Herald model to be launched, and was what Michelotti’s Herald prototype had looked like. Initially all Coupés were sold with a twin-carb version of the 948cc engine, though this was increased to a single-carb 1147cc along with the rest of the range in 1961. Front disc brakes became optional just before the engine swap. All but very early cars had strengthening ribs on the hardtop behind the side windows. Though undoubtedly pretty and sought after today, the Coupé proved a poor seller and was discontinued in 1964.

Production: 20,472
Price at launch: £731
Price (excellent): £3000
Price (good): £2400
Price (average): £1600
Price (project): £650

Performance

0-60mph:23.6secs
0-100mph:N/A secs
Top speed:77mph
Power:39bhp
Torque:48lb/ft
MPG:34.0mpg

Engine

Configuration:in-line four
Aspiration:normal
Fuel:petrol
Fuel delivery:carburettor

Chassis

Suspension Front: Independent, coil springs
Suspension Rear: Independent, transverse leaf spring
Drivetrain: front-engine RWD
Steering: rack and pinion
Bodyframe: chassis and seperate body
Transmission: Four-speed manual

Dimensions

Length: 3886mm
Wheelbase: 2324mm
Width: 1524mm
Height: 1308mm
Weight: 749kgs

SOURCE: http://www.classicandperformancecar.com/front_website/octane_interact/carspecs.php?see=3490

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