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The introduction of the Herald in 1959 marked the beginning of the end for Standard's small saloons, although the Ten's 948cc, overhead-valve, four-cylinder engine lived on in up-rated form in the Herald, endowing the latter with a 70mph top speed and 40mpg fuel consumption. The need to ensure ease of assembly overseas influenced the return to a separate chassis, but despite this apparent anachronism the Herald proved an outstanding success, its all-independent suspension making for class-leading ride quality and a phenomenally tight turning circle, while Michelotti's Italian styling proved attractive to both men and women alike. Larger engines and disc front brakes were adopted as the Herald matured, and by the time production ceased in 1971 more than 500,000 had been produced. This 13/60 Convertible benefits from that model's 1.3-litre, 61bhp engine and up-rated front disc brakes. Originally purchased from Henlys, of Berkeley Square, London and in single family ownership since first registered, the car has been serviced and maintained by the same company - Hangelton Garage, of Hove - from new. Kept garaged, it has covered c.60,000 miles in total, many of these on regular visits to Continental Europe, and is presented in good condition throughout. Finished in mustard yellow with tan interior and black hood, this most collectible of Heralds is offered with fresh MoT and Swansea V5.