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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: John Suchak <suchak@mediaone.net>
Date: Thu, 15 Oct 1998 15:52:04 -0400
Hey Gang:

I know of the car Patrick is writing about, it's at a car lot not far
from my house (as is Patrick..) 

It's a convertable, not a courier. (Sorry Andy...)  It looks to be in
pretty good shape (from 20 yards away at 45 mph....) but I don't know
that it's worth the 5 grand they're asking...

regards,

John

 

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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