DAF 33

DAF 33

Manufacturer	DAF
Production	1967–1974
Assembly	Eindhoven, Netherlands
Predecessor	DAF Daffodil
Body style	2-door sedan 2-door pick-up van
Layout	FR layout
Engine	746 cc flat-2
Transmission	Variomatic (continuously variable)
Wheelbase	81 in (2,057 mm)
Length	143 in (3,632 mm)
Width	57 in (1,448 mm)
Height	54.5 in (1,384 mm)

The DAF 33 is a compact saloon car produced by the DAF company of Eindhoven, in the Netherlands between 1967 and 1974. Outwardly and technically it differed little from its predecessor, the DAF Daffodil.

1966 had seen the introduction of the Michelotti styled DAF 44 which appeared to compete in virtually the same market segment as the Daffodil based design; but the 33, its development costs presumably long since amortised, remained in production with its new name. A more luxurious version became available in 1969. Thereafter the car changed very little: however, the 6 volt electrical system was replaced with a 12 volt one in 1972.^[1]

The DAF 33, in common with other DAF cars, featured a continuously variable transmission system, the DAF Variomatic.

References

1. ^ Daily Mail Motor Show Review 1972 on 1973 Cars (London: Associated Newspapers Group Ltd): Page 14 (DAF 33). October 1972.