OK, but what about the GA...HE series, such as GA41811HE. Is that just a
marketing gimmick, or were some pre-'64 engines higher than 8.0:1, or
were there engines without the HE suffix having even lower CRs?
Bill Kelly
ZoboHerald@aol.com wrote:
> 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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