1970 Triumph Herald

The car is being sold as part of a large private collection. It has been on static display as a museum exhibit for a number of years so, consequently, our assessment of it is made purely on the grounds of its appearance. 

It will require recommissioning and is sold strictly as seen. The only history or paperwork available is displayed in the photo gallery.  In most cases the papers shown are photocopies, unless otherwise stated. 

The cars, while located in Greece, may be subject to your local rate of import VAT. 

Please contact freddie.woodd@bonhams.com should you have further questions.

Looking at this delightful car, rendered all the more likeable by its fetching primrose yellow hue, it’s easy to see why Triumph’s perennially popular Herald had such enduring appeal.

Time has been unkind to the vast majority of Heralds and turned many to piles of oxidised dust many years ago.

An example in this kind of exemplary condition must have been restored, kept as part of a collection, spent many years in a hot, dry country - or all three.

Which is, of course, the story behind this car.

Rear fins aside, the sleek, low profile of the Herald clearly shares some design genes with its TR stablemates.

This particular example presents very handsomely from every angle and the bodywork is free of any dents, dinks, creases or other aberrations that we can see.

The delicate pale-yellow paintwork has held up well, too, and even entirely standard stone chips, scuffs and scratches seem to be in short supply.

The panel gaps and shut-lines are as they should be. 

So, too, are the wire wheels.

The black fabric hood seems to be in fine fettle as far as we can tell.

There’s a little staining to the rubber cover on the rear bumper, and the bonnet’s ‘Triumph’ badging is slightly askew at one end.

Elsewhere, the lights, lenses, badging and other exterior fixtures and fittings look to be intact and in first-class condition. 

The interior of this car is every bit a match for its exterior counterpart in terms of condition, quality and preservation.

The black vinyl upholstery is beyond reproach, from what we can see, and the whole interior looks virtually as good as new.

The carpets and mats look to be following the same script, both in the cabin and the boot, as do the door cards. 

The wooden dashboard surround is very good, save for a couple of scratches.

We noticed a few scuffs and marks under the black vinyl top-roll above the dashboard.

Having neither started nor driven the car, we can’t vouch for the efficacy of any controls, switches, gauges, dials or other mechanical or electrical systems and components.

The engine bay and engine are so clean and dry as to be virtually spotless.

Everything seems to be in its right and proper place. 

The car comes with copies of some Greek registration documents, an invoice for parts ordered from a UK supplier, and a list of work carried out on the car during restoration. 

Assuming that this car goes as well as it looks - and it looks superb - it’s hard to think of many classic cars that could offer a more enjoyable, easy, affordable and joyful experience on a sunny summer’s day.

We’re confident to offer this car for auction with an estimate of €4,000 - €6,000.

Viewing is strongly encouraged, and this particular car is located with the vendor in Athens, Greece. To arrange an appointment to inspect this vehicle, please use the ‘Enquire About This Vehicle’ button on the listing. Feel free to ask any questions, or try our ‘Frequently Asked Questions’.