Small Triumphs for family classic market

Echoing the generally strong performance of the ‘family classic’ sector, Triumph’s four-pot Heralds and six-pot Vitesses are hot stuff at the moment. On average their values have risen by around 25 per cent in the last year, with a bias in that towards the Vitesse saloon models – the convertibles having made good earlier gains.

Top saloons are now breaking through the £5000 barrier, with the quicker Vitesses fetching roughly 50% more. As we’ve seen with other classics, it’s the earlier models that are climbing quickest; they tend to be rarer and purer in concept. But individual models such as the Herald 12/50 – not produced for long and offering a little more sportiness and style – are running hot on their heels.

As detailed in our buyers guide in the May 2018 issue, these cars make great first classics or as something to cut your teeth on for DIY maintenance, with good club support and spares back-up. We expect them to rise further.