As a kid, I used to love (really) scrounging around salvage yards. Every car told a story. Nowdays, they don't keep cars older than 10 years. It's a shame...especially when looking for 60's 70's era parts. At least I have my memories.
I lived in the UK for many years, and one time I saw a Herald do sudden stop at a light and the front-opening bonnet came flying up (they forget to tighten the latches).
The turning circle was awesome on these and the steering very light. I think it was really a shopping car. You certainly wouldn't want to push that rear suspension hard - the wheels fold under!
Actually, the Spitfire (I owned two MkIIIs) was a very good drifter. I opened the eyes of more than one passenger wide in long sweepers. Nothing like the Nader accusations regarding swing axles that killed the Corvair.
Hark the triumph herold sinks , glory to all its dings, forever rusting in place in peace , junk to some but joy to others hark the triumph herold sinks.
Triumph Herald stub axles and racks are used often in Clubman style cars. I could probably place them,,,, here in South Australia. Thee was a Herald getting around about 40 years ago with boxes and bumps. Had a 318 A block Mopar engine running through an add bod 4 speed into a Vanguard diff!!
even in that condition, it would still make a really cool project for a resto-mod of some type. a rolling chassis already built, and it's got potential...money be damned!!
I remember my dad bought one of these. I thought it was a cool car. But he didn’t own it long. One of the carbs kept icing up when he was trying to drive it to work in the late fall. The last time it happened he drove home, got the title and traded it in for a 65 Ford Fairlane two door. Hahahaha
Minor correction, Steve. The TR4a-IRS was fully independent. Plus of course all of the Spitfires used the Herald chassis and were swing axle cars themselves. A friend had both a TR-4 and a TR-250 (six) and claimed there was no comparison, the TR-4 was quicker by a longshot. He used to drive between home in Massachusetts and school in Rochester late night at a steady 100. I remember him calling me after a night run with engine woes, the timing chain tensioner had worn through and the cam timing was all over the place. Spare parts from my Spitfire pile and he was back in business. The TR-250 was silky smooth, though.
I do believe there was an independent suspension in the TR-4A IRS which replaced the regular TR-4 before the TR-5/TR-250. Those had coil springs instead of the transverse lead spring and ride much softer.
When I was young, in the 70's , I had a spitfire from the 60's, what a fun car it was, fixed her up and painted it canary yellow, the draw backs I remember where the tail lights would get broken off,easy to bump into,the positive ground was a problem when changing out stereos, and the single spinner wheel lugs would sometimes come loose if ya spun the tires,besides that wonderful vehicle
Now this takes me down memory lane. My second car was a 65 Triumph Herald 1200. Originally a sedan, but the roof is bolted on so they're easily turned into a convertible. I picked it up for $500 because the seller couldn't get a warrant of fitness, my local garage was more accommodating. Security was removing the steering wheel & locking it in the boot (trunk). I foolishly sold for $100 when it was using more oil than petrol.
The first car I ever bought,at age 15,was advertised in the local nickel ad paper as a 1959 Herald.The ugliest car in town.$100. It was a 4 door sedan.No where on it did it say Herald.The body was in pretty decent shape.I got it to turn over,but never had it running.Sold it for $100.Years later,with the internet,I discovered it wasn’t a Herald.I believe it was called a Triumph 900.Very cute cars.Hope to buy another one someday.
Cool! I have a Triumph Sports 6 (North American version of the Vitesse), basically the same car with an inline 6 instead of the 4. Basically the same chassis as a Spitfire which also had IRS.
Oh Steve? Before the TR5 with the independent rear suspension was the TR4A IRS which hit the streets in 1965. The TR5 did not start production until 1967.
Mentioned in the other upload they also did a rarer Coupe? Also can't remember if it was this or the Spitfire but when cornering hard the rear suspension could "Tuck" in and cause the car to roll over iirc?
When are you going to do a Interview with that El Camino the black one you keep showing in the background it’s like your circling it….lol Love the junkyard Crawl it’s so cool 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
No. The Triumph TR4A had IRS (before the TR5 referenced) as did all the Spitfires. The TR5 was only available in the UK and was fitted with Lucas fuel injection The North American version was known as the TR250 (A very cool sports car)
A shooting break is usually when referring to a special based on something like a jaguar or Bentley. Run of the mill cars what you guys call station wagons are known as estate cars. Why estate cars? I have no idea.
In America my sister bought a new TR-250 in 1968. Some say that was the same as a TR-5 while other collectors say the TR-250 is NOT the same as a TR-5. What do you think?
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As a kid, I used to love (really) scrounging around salvage yards. Every car told a story. Nowdays, they don't keep cars older than 10 years. It's a shame...especially when looking for 60's 70's era parts. At least I have my memories.
I lived in the UK for many years, and one time I saw a Herald do sudden stop at a light and the front-opening bonnet came flying up (they forget to tighten the latches).
The turning circle was awesome on these and the steering very light. I think it was really a shopping car. You certainly wouldn't want to push that rear suspension hard - the wheels fold under!
Actually, the Spitfire (I owned two MkIIIs) was a very good drifter. I opened the eyes of more than one passenger wide in long sweepers. Nothing like the Nader accusations regarding swing axles that killed the Corvair.
Hark the triumph herold sinks , glory to all its dings, forever rusting in place in peace , junk to some but joy to others hark the triumph herold sinks.
Great video!!! Wanna see one about a 1960s Morris Minor!
Add a comedian to your resume!
"As with many British cars they have a little rust"...touches door & it falls to ground!🤣😂🤣
LMAO !
Triumph Herald stub axles and racks are used often in Clubman style cars. I could probably place them,,,, here in South Australia.
Thee was a Herald getting around about 40 years ago with boxes and bumps. Had a 318 A block Mopar engine running through an add bod 4 speed into a Vanguard diff!!
You find the coolest things. Most of the junk yards around here scrap everything
even in that condition, it would still make a really cool project for a resto-mod of some type. a rolling chassis already built, and it's got potential...money be damned!!
That is not your average junkyard, lots of unusual cars in that yard.
It certainly appears that he wasn't one of those who went into crush mode when scrap went sky high a few years ago! Way to few of these guys left.
@@jamesthompson8008 I have to agree!
Dinky toys made a beautiful two tone white and powder blue two door, had to have one when I was a kid. Thanks Steve, enjoy your videos.
Way cool we have a spitfire 1972 always love your videos
There engines were used in the amphicar “boat cars”.
,,,,,,here ! ......from land o' lakes,wi.............here for school.....what a yard!....tnx,pat.........big fan.
I remember my dad bought one of these. I thought it was a cool car. But he didn’t own it long. One of the carbs kept icing up when he was trying to drive it to work in the late fall. The last time it happened he drove home, got the title and traded it in for a 65 Ford Fairlane two door. Hahahaha
Minor correction, Steve. The TR4a-IRS was fully independent. Plus of course all of the Spitfires used the Herald chassis and were swing axle cars themselves. A friend had both a TR-4 and a TR-250 (six) and claimed there was no comparison, the TR-4 was quicker by a longshot. He used to drive between home in Massachusetts and school in Rochester late night at a steady 100. I remember him calling me after a night run with engine woes, the timing chain tensioner had worn through and the cam timing was all over the place. Spare parts from my Spitfire pile and he was back in business. The TR-250 was silky smooth, though.
Love these junkyard views of rare (here) cars
I haven’t seen one of those since the late 60’s or early 70’s.
I do believe there was an independent suspension in the TR-4A IRS which replaced the regular TR-4 before the TR-5/TR-250. Those had coil springs instead of the transverse lead spring and ride much softer.
You are correct, TR4's had IRS late in their model run, and it was carried over into the TR250 and TR5/6 models.
When I was young, in the 70's , I had a spitfire from the 60's, what a fun car it was, fixed her up and painted it canary yellow, the draw backs I remember where the tail lights would get broken off,easy to bump into,the positive ground was a problem when changing out stereos, and the single spinner wheel lugs would sometimes come loose if ya spun the tires,besides that wonderful vehicle
My first car was a 1968 Spitfire…. My uncle had a Herald in the 1960s.
Now this takes me down memory lane. My second car was a 65 Triumph Herald 1200. Originally a sedan, but the roof is bolted on so they're easily turned into a convertible. I picked it up for $500 because the seller couldn't get a warrant of fitness, my local garage was more accommodating.
Security was removing the steering wheel & locking it in the boot (trunk).
I foolishly sold for $100 when it was using more oil than petrol.
The first car I ever bought,at age 15,was advertised in the local nickel ad paper as a 1959 Herald.The ugliest car in town.$100.
It was a 4 door sedan.No where on it did it say Herald.The body was in pretty decent shape.I got it to turn over,but never had it running.Sold it for $100.Years later,with the internet,I discovered it wasn’t a Herald.I believe it was called a Triumph 900.Very cute cars.Hope to buy another one someday.
Can not forget the TR4-A that was independent rear in 64 or 65.
Cool! I have a Triumph Sports 6 (North American version of the Vitesse), basically the same car with an inline 6 instead of the 4. Basically the same chassis as a Spitfire which also had IRS.
Boy, I have not seen one of these in years!
That’s a rare find! You hardly see those! I know I’ve never seen one! Great video!👌😎👍
Looks like that particular car would make a great basis for the restoration of an early kit car.
Lotus Europa used the Herald/Spitfire steering rack, uprights, calipers, disks and rear drums. Plus the steering column. The wishbones were Lotus.
Awesome ! Thank you for the re-upload
Oh Steve? Before the TR5 with the independent rear suspension was the TR4A IRS which hit the streets in 1965. The TR5 did not start production until 1967.
Mentioned in the other upload they also did a rarer Coupe? Also can't remember if it was this or the Spitfire but when cornering hard the rear suspension could "Tuck" in and cause the car to roll over iirc?
Bzzzt. TR4A had IRS before the TR5/TR250 replaced it...
In a pinch you can turn them into a yacht.
Would love to see one.
When are you going to do a Interview with that El Camino the black one you keep showing in the background it’s like your circling it….lol Love the junkyard Crawl it’s so cool 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Great classroom, a junkyard in Bernardston! I'd offer to join you one time, I'm close to that yard.
Get well Steve!!!
You should do a video on that white geo metro convertible in the background!
I'm only familiar with this model because I occasionally watch the Motor Trend programs produced in the UK.
Late TR4s did have IRS.
True, but it was an option! It used an entirely different frame.
In our British section We’ve got this little Herald project Or (sweeps right arm outward while turning around) how ‘bout a nice Jaaaaaag!
No.
The Triumph TR4A had IRS (before the TR5 referenced) as did all the Spitfires.
The TR5 was only available in the UK and was fitted with Lucas fuel injection
The North American version was known as the TR250 (A very cool sports car)
Him : "This a Triumph Herald"
Me : Well how can he prove it?
*Door falls off*
Me : Oh yeah that's a triumph all right.
like the door part very cool sir
Ummmmm? Where is the 440?
That jaguar XJ6 or VP in back of you is pretty cool….
Funny, I thought that turntable had a better chance on being restored.
To say that thing has some rot is an understatement.
that frontend was kinda cool
Shooting brakes. Interesting. Gonna look that one up.
Also known as an 'Estate Car'.
I would'nt use the term shooting brake, I think it relates to landed gentry who hunted.
A shooting break is usually when referring to a special based on something like a jaguar or Bentley. Run of the mill cars what you guys call station wagons are known as estate cars. Why estate cars? I have no idea.
In America my sister bought a new TR-250 in 1968. Some say that was the same as a TR-5 while other collectors say the TR-250 is NOT the same as a TR-5. What do you think?
They’re mostly the same, the biggest difference is the TR5 had Lucas mechanical fuel injection, and the TR250 had twin Zenith-Stromberg carbs
@@chrisking6233 I will agree with you.
$145,000 and you can make it look like new !
Heralds are NOT two seat cars.
Doubt if many of these sold in usa with a 1200cc engine, maybe the Vitesse ( 6 cylinder 2ltr?? ) would have been more popular.
I spy my Spitfire/GT6 humble beginnings :)
There was a guy who turned a Harold into a sail boat and tried to sail across the English channel, he wasn't able to. Ohh cock !
If the British truly excelled at something in car manufacture, it was rust.
Don't forget inventing darkness (Lucas) and oil leaks.
Look. We are professionals in car building, Just not the right bits. 😂
Do you sell this Herald parts, some parts are interested.
Is this Hearld the sail boat edition?
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How ‘bout the XJ6?
Camera guy didn't even try to get the shot. Try harder cam boi
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Quit uploading everyday and please reply to comments
He uploaded two today then took one of them down. Some corrections of errors would be nice too.
my brother bought 2 of these P. O. S. cars. really junk.