DAF truck books - history and models

DAF Lorries

DAF produced its first prototype lorries in 1948, building on the reputation for quality established with their trailers.

In the early 1960s, a few DAF lorries were exported to the UK. Within a few years, the introduction of sleeper cabs and the company's own 2600 cab helped DAF become a major player in the truck industry.

Continuous innovation in cabs and engines eventually made DAF the best-selling heavyweight truck brand in the UK. With a wide range of models, DAF has remained popular among truck enthusiasts.

This book traces the history of DAF trucks, featuring an extensive collection of photographs and detailed captions that highlight the company's development, design, and enduring appeal.

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A Dutch Treat ...a tale of DAF cars & trucks

Stories and history of DAF cars and trucks made in Holland. A great collection for the DAF enthusiast or anyone interested in auto history.

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DAF trucks vanaf 1949: van 7-streper tot Euro 6

In 1949, production of the first DAF trucks began. In 1950, a new car factory was opened on the Geldropseweg in Eindhoven and this location, in its extended form, is still the beating heart of DAF trucks.

This overview book mainly shows the trucks that were developed and/or built in the Netherlands. The trucks shown and the layout give you a good idea of the developments in the truck field at DAF.
The book is divided in such a way that each chapter includes a description of ten years of DAF history, after which the different types are discussed. This is followed, for most DAF types, by photos of in and around the factory or at an exhibition and the trucks in many variations at the companies.

Finally, most DAF types are accompanied by photos of a fairground or circus truck or in a rusted state. This shows a life cycle of a DAF truck. In most chapters, the DAFs are listed in order of license plate. Spread throughout the book, there are also brochure covers and drawings.

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DAF chassis voor speciale bedrijfswagens - Maatconfectie in bedrijfsautofabricage

This book, part of the DAF monograph series (volume 15), does not focus specifically on one type of DAF truck or series. Instead, it showcases the creativity and transportation solutions that DAF has offered over the years, often playing a pioneering role in the industry.

The subtitle, "Custom Tailoring in Commercial Vehicle Manufacturing," is derived from the brochures of DAF 1502, 1600, and 3200 trucks from 1964. This slogan was inspired by the numerous possibilities in DAF chassis (custom tailoring) featuring the 120 hp DD engine.

The book is organized into five chapters, covering chassis with a central beam, lowered chassis, special multi-axle configurations with double front axles and steerable leading or trailing axles, and tanker trucks in their various forms.
The informative text provides an overview of over 90 years of DAF vehicle development, ranging from the swing axle trailer to the 2000 DO and from the 2800 to the current CF Pure Excellence.

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