Registration No: LKX 769H
Chassis No: GE51395 CV
MOT: June 2023

• Supplied new to W. Wild Esq and retained by him for thirty-one years (original HP agreement on file)
• Treated to an exceptional, ground up, photographically documented restoration by its third keeper
• Expensive for a Herald Convertible but cheap given the calibre of the refurbishment

Notable as the last iteration of the Triumph Herald, the 13/60 was launched in October 1967. Some twenty-five percent more powerful than its 1200 predecessor, the newcomer was reputedly capable of 0-60mph in 17.7 seconds and 84mph. Available in Saloon, Estate or Convertible guises, the 13/60 featured all-round independent suspension, disc/drum brakes and rack and pinion steering plus revised frontal styling, a new dashboard and more comfortable seating. Phased out in May 1971, just 16,091 Convertibles were made with survivors being comparatively few and far between.

According to its accompanying original hire purchase agreement this truly remarkable Triumph Herald 13/60 Convertible was purchased new by Wilfred Wild of Guildford, Surrey on August 2^nd 1969. Aged 53 at the time Mr Wild kept the four-seater for thirty-one years with his successor, Mrs Phyllis Blakes, retaining possession until 2018. Thereafter, ‘LKX 769H’ passed to Arnold Wragg who treated it to an outstanding, body off, chassis up restoration. Photographically documented, the lengths that Mr Wragg – a former bodyshop proprietor - went to are highly commendable but would have made no commercial sense. The result is simply the best Triumph Herald we have encountered. In fine fettle before its meticulous refurbishment, the 13/60 Convertible now looks far newer than even the 46,400 warranted miles shown on its odometer would suggest. To standard specification throughout except for its upgraded wood veneers, the four-seater started readily and ran well during our recent photography session. Despite being almost too good to use, the Herald is expected to possess a fresh MOT certificate by the time of sale. A practical four-seater Classic and a true testament to Mr Wragg’s skills, this amazing Triumph is worthy of close inspection. Offered for sale with V5C Registration Document, original handbook, tailored indoor cover, die-cast model, Servicing Schedules booklet, old MOT certificates back to 1993 at 42,745 miles and numerous bills / invoices.

For more information, please contact:
Damian Jones
damian.jones@handh.co.uk
07855 493737