While parts for DAFs might not be entirely impossible to find, they certainly aren’t sold in every street corner parts store. It’s fortunate, then, that this 1962 DAF Daffodil for sale on Hemmings.com appears rather complete and in running shape. Sure, it’s going to need some restoration work, but that restoration will be much easier knowing that the whole car’s accounted for. From the seller’s description:
Manufactured in Holland, the car was first shipped to New York to a DAF Dealership. Shortly after, the car was transported to California and fitted with the classic black and gold California license plates. The current California owner has enjoyed and garaged the car in the State since 1976. With only 58k original miles this mini-car is quite a find. Some restoration work has been completed on the car through the years, but the vehicle remains in overall original condition. The owner has accumulated a three-inch thick folder of DAF literature, invoices and memorbilia regarding the car and the file will come with sale.
Driving this little car is a pleasure (and a bit unique) for you do not hear the car shift. The CVT adjusts engine speed to provide optimal power for acceleration. Powered by the stock 746 cc four stroke, air-cooled two-cylinder engine this car really scoots. I was personally driven in the vehicle and it can certainly keep up with today’s touring speeds with remarkable mpg.
The car has some paint issues, chrome pitting in areas and some paint-bubbling was noticed on the back deck lid by the hinge. I did not have the car on a lift, but with my camera’s atriculated viewfinder, the undercarriage pans appear very solid as are the inside trunks areas. The vehicle starts, drives, steers and stops wonderfully. For a little car the inside passenger compartment is amazingly roomy.
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