In a message dated 2/6/2002 4:21:24 PM Eastern Standard Time,
bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk writes:
> . All except the earliest US export 1200s were apparently fitted with the
> 12/50 manifold and exhaust as standard.
>
Just to add to/clarify this a wee bit. Bill's statement is basically correct,
but it depends on one's definition of "earliest US export 1200s"! From what
I've seen over the years of original cars, it was not until 1964 or so, with
the introduction of the GB series ("Export" MkII 1200) that the 12/50 engine
was commonly found in the Herald. For reference points, my dad's '64 1200
convertible (built June 1963, purchased new from dealer January 1964) is
GA119167LCV, with the "normal" GA-prefix 1200 engine and manifold. My first
Herald, though, was a 1964 1200, commission number GB19033LCV, with a
GD-prefix "12/50" engine (and manifold and exhaust).
Note that the GB series Heralds in the US also sported the 12/50-style front
grille. Whether that coincides exactly with the engine change, I don't know
for sure.
Conclusions: it's best to go my unit numbers, as always. General rule of
thumb would possibly be that a Herald 1200 sold new in the US much before
late winter or spring of 1964 is more likely to have the earlier engine.
--Andy
Andrew Mace, Vice President, Member Services
and 10/Herald/Vitesse (Sports 6) Vehicle Consultant
The Vintage Triumph Register <www.vtr.org>
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