Oct
23

I Remember Daphne

A Facebook post on the Freshwater and Totland Archive Group came bak with some good memories: “I remember her, she used to come into Hitchman’s with her husband.” Sue Powell “I used to deliver her […]

Oct
6

Max Bygraves

A lovely period photo of the entertainer Max Bygraves. The photo features a Triumph Herald convertible – an early 1200, with the small side lights. Walter William Bygraves, OBE (16 October 1922 – 31 August […]

Oct
2

Paris Motorshow Prep 1960

Un loading the new Triumph Herald convertible at Beauvais for the 1960 Paris Motor show. The 47th Paris Motorshow – The Paris Salon, “Salon de l’Automobile” – took place in October 1960.

May
11

AC Fuel Pump

Useful period info for the 948cc Herald – and other cars of the era. The right pump is really important and original units with a rebuild kit is always better than the ‘new’ ones available.

Apr
28

Chip Basket

A unique feature on the early Triumph Heralds was an additional parcel tray which was located underneath the dashboard passenger side cubby box. This grey plastic-coated wire element has been nicknamed the ‘chip basket.’