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Triumph Herald

TRIUMPH HERALD Ref: 1039 Price: �14.99
GREET THE DAY 1959)
A recently re-discovered film record of the private presentation (what would be called today a press launch) of the new Triumph Herald held at the Albert Hall, London on April 2nd 1959. Although rather amateur, and filmed in black & white, this production gives a fascinating glimpse of one of the first of the lavish show business style car launches to be held in the UK. (15 minutes 45 seconds)
A NEW EXPERIENCE IN MOTORING (1959)
A film within a film showing the photography for the brochure for the new Triumph Herald. In the same studio, Raymond Baxter is recording the commentary for a documentary showing the epic journey of two prototypes, a saloon and coupe, from Cape Town through Africa to Tangier. ( 21 minutes 34 seconds)
NEW HERALD 1200 SERIES (1961)
A film made primarily for dealers, detailing the features of the new 1200 series. Prototypes are shown being tested at MIRA and production techniques are shown on the new Canley production lines. (12 minutes 57 seconds) Original cinema advertisements of the period are featured between the films.

Duration: 54 minutes approximately