TRIUMPH 1300 (1965-1970)
evised to replace the separate-chassis Herald, the Triumph 1300 was the first front-wheel drive design by Leyland, in response to BMC’s remarkably successful FWD Mini and ADO16 1100. Noticing flaws with Issigonis’ gearbox-in-sump transverse configuration, Triumph took its existing 1296cc Standard SC engine and placed the gearbox end-on to the engine, before clothing it in another stylish Michelotti-penned body, aping numerous cues from its 2000 big brother. With smart handling, an upmarket interior and a very reasonable £789
