Triumph HERALD COURIER VAN
Built: 1964 · Series: Other models
More machines from model year 1964
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Herald Courier Van: a class N1 light commercial vehicle with a six-cylinder engine, 2,498 cm³ displacement, a 2,320 mm wheelbase and a 1,380 kg gross weight
The register entry lists Triumph as the registration holder, yet the engine and body of this Courier Van differ noticeably from the marque's well-known small passenger cars. What can be described with confidence is the vehicle class itself: a compact light commercial vehicle built for delivery work.
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The six-cylinder engine displaces 2,498 cm³, unusually large for a vehicle of this weight class. The wheelbase measures 2,320 mm and the width 1,650 mm, compact dimensions suited to town traffic. Kerb weight of 1,000 kg leaves 380 kg of payload against the 1,380 kg gross weight, enough for smaller goods deliveries.
As a class N1 panel van, this vehicle can be driven on a category B licence since the gross weight sits well under 3.5 t. The compact dimensions combined with a large-displacement engine point to a delivery vehicle meant to stay manoeuvrable on narrow inner-city streets without giving up engine power.
When buying a used small delivery van with a large six-cylinder engine, the condition of the carburettor and ignition distribution matters, since older six-cylinder engines of this type are sensitive to poor tuning. Corrosion around the wheel arches and near the rear load doors is a common weak point on compact delivery vans of this era and should be checked closely before purchase.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells HERALD COURIER VAN
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 6correct |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 2,498 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Width | 1,650 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 2,320 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1,000 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 1,380 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 4correct |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the Triumph HERALD COURIER VAN weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,000 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Triumph HERALD COURIER VAN?
1,380 kg.
What engine does the Triumph HERALD COURIER VAN have?
6 cylinders, 2,498 cm³ displacement.
When was the Triumph HERALD COURIER VAN built?
Production years: 1964.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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Sources: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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