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Performance6.5/10 Based on 8 ratings
Practicality8.3/10 Based on 8 ratings
Reliability9/10 Based on 8 ratings
Value for Money9.6/10
Reviewer Rating9.3/10
Overall Rating7/10 Based on 20 ratings
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9- Triumph Herald 13/60 Reviews

  • Full review by
    classic nut
    on 22nd May 2007


    User Rating : 10
    Respect : 0

    Good Points: This was the first car I bought with my own hard earned cash, I still have her as a second car seven years on and if you were to write an economics essay on her she would get an A*! Great fun to drive especially with the roof down, easy to work on and great parts availability - what more can you ask for? Cheap to insure (only half the premium of a rusty Eurobox) and tax exempt.

    Bad Points: The usual for a car in its 4th decade, leaks, rusts, rattles, likes to graze on the hard shoulder every now and again, and the doors either open of their own accord or don't open at all! Fuel economy is poor but there are plenty of modern tweaks you can do and there is always the option of switching over to LPG.

    General comments: I love my Triumph Herald to bits and wouldn't swap her for the world, as a first car she was a great tool for practicing my mechanical skills. Yes she has her quirks but thats what makes her a classic! Buy one and join an enthusiasts club and you gain not only a car but a network of good friends and plenty of opprtunities for fun days out and proper old fashioned sunshine motoring.
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  • Review by
    zharca Rank: 2nd Lieutenant
    expert review Expert Review
    on 30th Dec 2006


    User Rating : 8
    Respect : +3

    The Herald 13/60 was the final development of Triumph's small 1950's saloon. Seriously outmoded and outclassed by its rivals even when new the 13/60 still sold well as a niche product on economy, an attractive interior and a sporty image (not backed by reality!), exactly the same qualities that attract buyers today. At the risk of offending some enthusiasts, I'd recommend avoiding the earlier cars. The first 1-litre cars are now over 45 years old and are really too slow for everyday traffic, ...
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  • Review by
    Charles Peter Edward Malt
    on 23rd Jun 2006


    User Rating : 8
    Respect : +1

    Nowt general about the Triumph Herald.You can fall in love with the Triumph Herald instantly, and as soon as you drive it around for a while you realise how many people there are out there of have fond memories of this little car. Yes, as far as insurance goes it's cheap and you get the road tax perks that you would with any classic, but that has little to do with the joy of owning such a beast...everytime i'm out of the Herald for awhile I think how nice it would be to own something a little bi ...
    Charles Peter Edward Malt's full review     | 258 words

  • Review by
    tjhad
    on 1st Feb 2006


    User Rating : 10
    Respect : 0

    Triumph Heralds are excellent cars. A joy to drive. The only affordable way to drive if you are new driver and don't have much money.
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  • Review by
    Zebedee
    on 9th Sep 2004


    User Rating : 10
    Respect : 0

    I have owned my 1968 Triumph Herald 13/60 Classic Car for only 6 months and find it to be the most fun car I have owned so far. I ran a 1500 Spit' for a couple of years and as much as I enjoyed the sports car looks and performance I feel that the Herald has more to offer as an all rounder. Parts are cheap and easy to find and this car is cheaper to run and insure that a mini. I am 25 years old with no no-claims and my insurance is only £180 per year fully comp' and this includes full break ...
    Zebedee's full review     | 232 words

  • Review by
    Kennykrockabilly
    on 2nd Apr 2004


    User Rating : 10
    Respect : +1

    Ive owned my 1971, Triumph Herald 13/60 saloon now for 2 years, and have had so much fun driving her. Insurance is so cheap, parts are easy to get hold of, and fuel consumption is great. Looking for a second one now { Convertable }.
    Kennykrockabilly's full review     | 78 words

  • Review by
    all the way
    on 14th Feb 2004


    User Rating : 10
    Respect : +1

    the Triumph Herald 13/60 car is well worth it, and they are real fun to drive. Cheap to insure? YES i have 1 conviction a CD10 and 1 accident, i am 40 years old, had driving licence less than five years, My insurance fully comp is £220 with no noclaims bonus. My rover 820 series is £874.36.with 1 years noclaims bonus. Also for a classic car the parts are so easy to get and very cheap
    all the way's full review     | 75 words

  • Review by
    triumph1850turbo
    on 11th Nov 2003


    User Rating : 10
    Respect : +6

    Yes the herald 13/60 is a good alternative to boy racer cars, cheaper to insure even when moddified, i'm 17 and driving a herald estate with highly turned 1500 tc engine and overdrive and a 1850hl, with saab 99 turbo, and both together are 2 grand less than my freind pays for his 1.0 polo, now how about that for a tempting prospect
    triumph1850turbo's full review     | 57 words | 1 comment added.

  • Review by
    v8interceptor Rank: Lance Corporal
    on 26th Aug 2003


    User Rating : 8
    Respect : +4

    Well the Triumph Herald 13/60 is old but its an alternative to todays boy racer [i hate that term] cars,with 60's charm its a fun car to drive,people look at it and smile [lasses love it] although some [lads] think your an idiot,Light weight with good handerling for old car not bad power,top speed is only 85mph,rear whell drive so you can do donuts in wet weather,brakes no good due to no servo.Next its getting a respray like a 50's dragster [fire flames up sides etc] and inside getting money spe ...
    v8interceptor's full review     | 134 words | 3 comments added.


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