DAF trucks (1950s and 1960s): books - history

DAF torpedofront-trucks - Dertig jaar stoere neuzen 1957-1986: Torpedo, N 2500 en N 2800

In 1957, DAF introduced a new series of trucks with a torpedo front, initially without a cabin and from 1958 onwards, with a factory cabin. The American-style torpedoes with their panoramic windshields were popular, especially among private carriers.

In 1973, after a brief flirtation with International, DAF launched the N2500 torpedo-front series, based on the IH Paystar, which did not gain much traction.

However, the N2800 torpedoes from 1980 proved to be a great success, robust trucks that performed well, particularly in Africa and the Middle East.

After Jan de Rooy won the Paris-Dakar rally in 1982 with 'De Neus' (The Nose), the N2800 became a sought-after heavy truck in the Netherlands. This book narrates the history of thirty years of robust DAF front designs. Approximately 8000 units of the original torpedoes were produced, only 8 of the N 2500, and about 800 of the N 2800 series. In addition to technical data, the book includes approximately 300 illustrations, half of which are in color.

Product details

Author:	Hans Stoovelaar
Details:	184 pages, 28 x 22 cm / 11 x 8.7 in, hardback
Illustrations:	300 b&w and colour photos
Publisher:	Uitgeverij de Alk B.V. (NL, 2011)
Series:	DAF Monografieen (8)
ISBN:	9789060133675

DAF 7- en 6 strepers - vrachtwagens uit de jaren vijftig

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This eighteenth book in the DAF series covers the first DAF trucks, the 7- and 6-stripers. The photos depict transport in the 1950s, post-war reconstruction, simple life, hard work, and the streets of that time.
The choice of the 7- and 6-stripers is intentional, as both models featured a grille with chrome strips and a windshield with a central pillar and were produced by DAF in the 1950s.
As much information as possible has been added to the images. Most photos are in black and white, as was common at the time, but the book also includes color scans of brochure covers, pages from catalogs, specification sheets, and drawings.
From the late 1950s, DAF increasingly published color photos, which have a dedicated section in this book. The book concludes with an overview of the DAF models available in the 1950s.

Product details

Author:	Marcel van der Sluis
Details:	208 pages, 29 x 22.5 x 1.9 cm / 11.4 x 8.9 x 0.75 in, hardback
Illustrations:	numerous b&w and colour photos
Publisher:	Uitgeverij de Alk B.V. (NL, 2024)
ISBN:	9789059612778

DAF 2600 - Klassieker van de weg

The introduction of the DAF 2600 at the RAI exhibition in 1962 was a sensation, particularly garnering praise for its cabin design. What is now considered commonplace, such as power steering, cabin heating, and windshield wipers, received special attention at that time. The truck found favor with transportation companies and especially with drivers.

Production of the 2600 continued until 1974, with approximately 15,000 trucks and tractors rolling off the assembly line. Currently, around 60 DAF 2600s are preserved or have their registration still present at the RDW (Dutch Vehicle Authority).

This book provides a comprehensive overview of all produced variants and is a revised edition of the original book with an additional 16 pages. It includes many new photos, a significant portion in color, showcasing the 2600s in action and during testing, along with technical information and descriptions. In addition to featuring vintage vehicles, there is also a diverse collection of model cars. A special section includes pages providing descriptions of 2600s at various transport companies.

Product details

Author:	Hans Stoovelaar, Marcel van der Sluis
Details:	175 pages, 28.5 x 22.5 x 1.8 cm / 11.2 x 8.9 x 0.71 in, hardback
Illustrations:	numerous b&w and colour photos
Publisher:	Uitgeverij de Alk B.V. (NL, 2022)
Series:	DAF Monografieen (1)
ISBN:	9789059612495