The Triumph Herald was an entry level car for the Standard Triumph Motor Company which debuted in 1959. It featured the advancement of a swing axle independent rear suspension system, but unlike its competitors, didn’t move towards a unibody design, remaining body on frame. This did, however, allow a range of different bodies to be fitted easily to the underlying design and the herald was available in a saloon, coupe, convertible, estate car and van, The basic chassis design also served as the underlying structure for the Triumph Spitfire and GT6. Originally fitted with a 948cc engine, The Herald 1200 was introduced in 1961 with an upgraded 1147cc engine, and initially sold alongside the smaller displacement version. The model continued to be made until 1971, with some variants ending production at different points and numerous small upgrades, creating the 12/50 model and then an eventual upgrade to 1296cc for the 13/60 model. At the end the car outlasted the Triumph 1300 which was intended to replace it, though the Herald-derived Spitfire went on to be produced until 1981. This Triumph Herald 1200 Convertible was bought from an owner who regularly used the car for long distance tours, putting over 12000 miles on it in his ownership, and thus is a well set up and maintained example. It still features an 1147cc engine but has been upgraded with a sidedraught Weber DCOE carburettor replacing the downdraught single Solex, paired with a higher performance cam exhaust header, and other minor changes. The gearbox was sourced from a later Spitfire, giving synchros on all forward gears and electrically operated overdrive. The brakes and suspension were upgraded using GT6 parts, It has a non-original interior, fitted with seats out of an Isuzu Impulse, with the intent of being more comfortable for the driver as well as gauges from a Triumph Spitfire and a fuel tank from a Triumph Vitesse for increased range. With the work done to this car, it drives very well, is reasonably quick, especially given its small engine and entry-level price point, with a great throttle response from the well tuned carburettor and excellent handling due to the rack and pinion steering, independent suspension, and upgraded brakes.