1960-61 Australian built Ford Fairlane 500 Sedan. Ford Australia built the 1959 US Fairlane
1960–1961 Ford Fairlane 500 sedan (facelift) 1960-61 Australian built Ford Fairlane 500 Sedan. Ford Australia built the 1959 US Fairlane from 1959 until replaced by the 1962 US Fairlane in early 1962. The example shown is a facelifted model, introduced in late 1960, which utilised the radiator grille from the 1959 Canadian Meteor. Full-size Fairlane (1959–1962) In September 1959, Ford Australia released three new […]
The Triumph Courier van, a Herald estate with side panels in place of rear side windows
Courier van The Triumph Courier van, a Herald estate with side panels in place of rear side windows, was produced from 1962 until 1966, but was dropped following poor sales. Production in England ceased in mid-1964. CKD assembly by MCA in Malta continued till late 1965, at least.[11] The Courier was powered by the 1147 cc engine.
Herald 1200 Standard-Triumph experienced financial difficulties at the beginning of the 1960s
Standard-Triumph experienced financial difficulties at the beginning of the 1960s and was taken over by Leyland Motors in 1961. This released new resources to develop the Herald and the car was re-launched in April 1961 with an 1147 cc engine as the Herald 1200. The new model featured rubber-covered bumpers,[7] a wooden laminate dashboard and improved seating. Quality control […]
The Triumph Herald is a small two-door car introduced by Standard-Triumph of Coventry
The Triumph Herald is a small two-door car introduced by Standard-Triumph of Coventry in 1959 and made through to 1971. The body design was by the Italian stylist Giovanni Michelotti, and the car was offered in saloon, convertible, coupé, estate and van models, with the latter marketed as the Triumph Courier. Total Herald sales numbered well over half a million. The Triumph Vitesse, Spitfire and GT6 models are all based on modified Herald chassis and running gear […]
