In October
1967 the Triumph Herald got an update with the introduction at the
London Motor Show of the Herald 13/60. The 13/60 was offered in saloon,
convertible and estate-bodied versions. The sun-roof remained available
for the saloon as an optional extra rather than a standard feature. The
front end was restyled using a bonnet similar to the Triumph Vitesse and
the interior substantially revised though still featuring the wooden
dashboard. Interior space was improved by recessing a rear armrest in
each side panel. The engine was enlarged to 1296 cc, essentially the
unit employed since 1965 in the Triumph 1300, fitted with a Stromberg
CD150 carburettor, offering 61 bhp (45 kW) and much improved
performance. In this form the Herald Saloon lasted until December
1970 and the Convertible and Estate until May 1971, by which time,
severely outdated in style if not performance, it had already outlived
the introduction of the Triumph 1300 Saloon, the car designed to replace
it and was still selling reasonably well but, because of its
labour-intensive method of construction, selling at a loss. |