DAF Trucks: Illustrated History Books & Guides

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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Author:	Bill Reid
Details:	96 pages, 9.25 x 7.7 x 0.71 in (23.5 x 19.5 x 1.8 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	180 b&w and color photos
Language:	English
Publisher:	Amberley Publishing (GB, 2017)
ISBN:	9781445667584

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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Author:	Hans de Bruin
Details:	98 pages, 11 x 8.5 in (28 x 21.5 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	b&w photos
Language:	English
Publisher:	Lulu Press, Inc. (USA, 2012)
ISBN:	9781105636561

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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Author:	Marcel van der Sluis
Details:	160 pages, 11.4 x 8.9 x 0.71 in (29 x 22.5 x 1.8 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	many b&w and color photos
Language:	Dutch
Publisher:	Uitgeverij de Alk B.V. (NL, 2021)
Series:	DAF Monografieen
ISBN:	9789059612341