Paul Daniels Posted July 13, 2023 Share Posted July 13, 2023 Hi all, I'm looking for advice. I would like to buy a Herald convertible. Had one briefly in the early 80's. I'm not a classic car enthusiast, and I have very little mechanical knowledge, just feeling a little nostalgic as I near retirement. What should I be looking for ? how much should I be paying for a road worthy, nice looking example? I live in East Sussex, but, for the right car, I would be happy to travel. Any advice and recommendations from the experts would be very much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD Posted July 13, 2023 Share Posted July 13, 2023 Paul, Suggest you join Club Triumph (and TSSC?)! The East Sussex Group must be on your doorstep, attend some of their meetings. Nothing like local knowledge of what is available, and possibly an expert companion to inspect prospective buys! Also the Haynes "Guide to purchase and DiY Restoration" for the 'small chassis' Triumphs includes a section, Chapter 2, on "Buying". This details all the expected faults and prices their repair, in "tyres" so even though my copy is thirty years old the costs are still relevant. May no longer be in print but available second hand: Triumph Spitfire, GT6 Vitesse and Herald - Guide to Purchase and D.I.Y. Restoration by Peter Lindsay and Williams - Hardcover - 1990 - from Goldring Books (SKU: 010913) (biblio.co.uk) Good luck! John 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted July 13, 2023 Share Posted July 13, 2023 1 hour ago, Paul Daniels said: Hi all, I'm looking for advice. I would like to buy a Herald convertible. Had one briefly in the early 80's. I'm not a classic car enthusiast, and I have very little mechanical knowledge, just feeling a little nostalgic as I near retirement. What should I be looking for ? how much should I be paying for a road worthy, nice looking example? I live in East Sussex, but, for the right car, I would be happy to travel. Any advice and recommendations from the experts would be very much appreciated. Hi Paul, and welcome. East Sussex? May I suggest you pop along to the CT/TSSC monthly meeting when you can (no need to join a club, but if you do, CT is excellent!) We have plenty of people who can help/advise etc, and even a pet mechanic. Not sure if there are many Herald Convertibles in the group, certainly a few vitesses though, and herald saloons. We meet on the first wednesday of the month at the Halfway House, Rose Hill TN22 5UG https://www.halfwayhouseisfield.co.uk/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martins Stag Posted July 13, 2023 Share Posted July 13, 2023 I agree with Clive and the East Sussex group are very welcoming many years of experience on small Vitesses and Heralds too... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrianb Posted July 13, 2023 Share Posted July 13, 2023 Hi,.Paul You are more than welcome to come round and have a look at the bare bones of where restoration can lead you! I’m just north of Lewes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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