Thanks Leon-
I have had several similar replies, but yours seems to be the most informed,
although all have been pretty close to your mark. I don't know why, but I
just started to wonder about that the other day, and figured someone here
might know.
On the subject of repro vs. original flags- mine are both originals, I am
happy to say. Is it possible to easily polish the brass and clear lacquer it
to keep the shine, or should I just enjoy the patina of dimly green brass?
Both are, of course, removed at the moment during the body restoration, and
for safe keeping are sharing a spot of honor atop my monitor, so when I
write, I have them directly above the screen.
As to the nautical meanings, that does sound apropos for a Lucas equipped
oil deposit distribution system such as the Herald, doesn't it...But, I hope
to cure her ills over the next few months, and be able to renew her
pennants, and charge on boldly.
Thanks for the reply,
Scott
64 Herald 1200 Convertible
PS- Here's another iron for the fire- What IS the Triumph badge (as on the
front grille and the horn push) supposed to be? Wings, or an open
Service/Parts manual?
Scott
as above noted :)
----- Original Message -----
From: <GuyotLeonF@aol.com>
To: <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, January 09, 2001 3:45 PM
Subject: Herald 1200 Convertible Flags
>
> On Mon, 8 Jan 2001 21:12:05 -0500
> "Scott A. Roberts" <herald1200@home.com>
> Wrote Subject: Herald 1200 Convertible Flags
>
> Does anyone know the meaning of the two crossed flags found on the rear
wings
> of the Herald 1200 Convertible? They are a red "X" on a white field, and a
> blue rectangle on a white field. International flag code makes them "V"
and
> "S" as far as I can tell, though this is only a close approximation, as
signal
> flags are square, and these are obviously rectangular. Also, St. Patrick's
> flag is white with a red "X", but what is the other.
>
> Any good answers?
> Scott
> *****************************************************************
> Scott,
>
> They are indeed S & V
> they signify Standard and Vignale
> being the manufacturer of the car Standard-Triumph and the design house
that
> Giovanni Michelotti was working for when he designed the car.
>
> I am informed that in nautical terms they also mean 'full speed astern'
and
> 'help I am taking on water' both of which are oft-time appropriate.
>
> There, I have put given my 2 pennies worth before reading anyone elses
answers
> They also appeared on other creations of the Standard Motor Company of
that
> period, including the Standard-Vignale Vanguard etc.
>
> Not all Heralds had them, notably my 1967 Herald 1200 Convertible did, and
> although most Vitesses did not, I have put them on mine, because a) I like
> them, b) it's my car, and c) the 1962 press car Vitesse Convertibles had
them.
>
> (I have just checked some of my original advertising material and see that
> they were used on both the 1961 Herald 1200 Coupe and Convertible, whereas
> before that a 'Herald' badge was used on the 948 Coupe with (I think) the
> 'less sporting' Saloons, Estates or Courier Vans not getting a tail
badge).
>
> They were btw made of brass and enamelled, with two simple studs going
into
> plastic plugs in holes made in the rear fins, on both sides.
> It should be noted that modern repros are not made of brass, and the studs
> are too close together to fit into the original holes, be warned that if
you
> bend the repros to fit, they will snap in half.
>
> hope that answers any questions
>
> Regards and Happy New Year to all
>
> Leon F Guyot
>
> Triumph Sports Six Club
> International Liaison Secretary
> 1963 Triumph Vitesse 2-Litre Convertible
> ex-1967 Triumph Herald 1200 Conertible (owned 18 years)
> Wimbledon, London, England.
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