Niven drove a beaten-up Herald convertible to escape from terrorists in the 1975 movie Paper Tiger. In the Luann comic strip, Mrs. DeGroot tells her children that she was first attracted to their father because he drove a blue Triumph Herald convertible. Herald-based cars The Equipe was a car produced by Bond, using the Triumph Herald chassis and components. Having a separate body mounted to a chassis, the Triumph Herald provides a sound basis for a kit car. Examples include: Sussita 12 – (1968–1970) A car made in Israel, manufactured by Israeli Autocars Company Ltd. The Susita 12 station wagon, and sedan (named Carmel), used the Triumph Herald 12/50 engine. Sussita 13/60 – (1970–1975) An Israeli made car, manufactured by Israeli Autocars Company Ltd. Manufactured as 2 doors station wagon, sedan (named Carmel Ducas), and pick-up versions. Built on the Triumph Herald's chassis, and used the Herald 13/60 engine and gearbox. The "T car" by New Zealand company Alternative Cars is a MGTF "replica", which, although not an exact copy of the MGTF, has some of the spirit of the original. About 250 were made and they have a high survival rate. It has its body made of fibreglass with a steel bonnet. Early versions of the Marlin used Herald components. Gentry Cars – again, loosely based on the MG TF. Spartan Cars – a traditional styled open 2 seater. Moss cars could be based on either Triumph or Ford components. The German-designed and built amphibious Amphicar used the same 1147cc engine as the Herald, and though not designed by Michelotti, has a strong family resemblance. Scale models and die-cast Meccano Dinky Toys; No. 189 (production 1959–1963), Herald 948 cc, approximately O scale (1/44). The Dinky Triumph Herald was the very first scale model introduced to coincide with an actual car launch. Corgi No. 231 (production 1961–1965), Herald Coupe 948 cc, approximately O scale (1/44). Airfix; 1/32 scale. Introduced in 1967 as a bagged kit. Currently available as a Starter Set. Hongwell available in 1/43 scale References Notes Citations Further reading Triumph Herald original sales brochure from 1964 Herald Rear-wheel-drive vehicles Cars introduced in 1959 1960s cars 1970s cars Coupés Convertibles Sedans Vans Station wagons Automobiles with backbone chassis