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Re: 1961 Triumph Herald for Sale

To: Andrew Mace <amace@unix2.nysed.gov>
Subject: Re: 1961 Triumph Herald for Sale
From: jak0pab@jak10.med.navy.mil (Bowen, Patrick A. RP2)
Date: Thu, 15 Oct 1998 16:36:02
The car is in fact a convertible, I will have to see if I can slide over
and get some better numbers

At 03:25 PM 10/15/98 -0400, Andrew Mace wrote:
>On Thu, 15 Oct 1998 jak0pab@jak10.med.navy.mil wrote:
>
>> Here is some more info on the Triumph Herald I mentioned yesterday.  I have
>> no financial interest but will help out anyone interested by getting info.
>> It is a 1961 Right Hand Drive, Commission # 9A69649V  (This is what the guy
>> gave me on the phone, I wasn't able to get the engine or chassis #'s)  This
>> car was just brought over from England, and from what I can tell is
>> unrestored, in above average condition.  The interior is in excellent
>> shape.  The car is not mint, but it is very nice.  The dealership is asking
>> $5080.  - Andy is there any other info you need?
>
>Interesting. First off, price seems high, but who knows? It depends on a
>number of factors.
>
>I'm having a bit of difficulty with the Commission number as given to you. 
>I would guess that the leading "9" is actually a "G"; GA is the Herald
>1200 series. Then, assuming the main number is correct as given to you --
>69649, this car would have been built sometime in 1962. However, that
>leaves the suffix letter "V" to keep things really interesting. That would
>indicate that the car is a Courier Van! On the other hand, if the correct
>number actually is more like "GA6964CV ("C" instead of the last "9"), then
>it would be a 1961-built 1200 convertible. 
>
>If it's a Courier (akin to our sedan deliveries, as in miniature panel
>truck!), this would be major cool! ;-)
>
>--Andy
>
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Patrick Bowen
'79 Spitfire
Jacksonville FL

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