Product Description

--With Type 33, the Dutch DAF (abbreviation for the company [VanDoorne`s Aanhangwagenfabriek NV] founded in 1932) entered the passenger car market for the first time.
--Type 33 followed by Type 44.
――When applied to the normal category at that time, cars were classified as [lower middle class].
――Cars have been mass-produced since 1966.
――It soon became clear that the 34hp, 2-cylinder boxer engine felt too weak for many customers.
――Despite its [weak] engine and simplicity of construction, the car was very popular mainly with local customers.
--DAF continued production until 1974.
--Since 1972, the Volvo plant in Sweden has joined the production of automobiles.
--The 1971 DAF 44 attracted the attention of firefighters in the village of Diemen, a town in North Holland, with a population of about 20,000 at the time, in the late 1970s.
--In the process of the 50th anniversary of local firefighters, the desire to celebrate it with a specially modified DAF 44 has increased, and the DAF 44, which was previously used only for civilian purposes, will be converted into an emergency vehicle. rice field.
--The small passenger car was remodeled for a new purpose only by the craftsmanship of local firefighters.
--In the process, the rear area was completely removed at the height of the side window, but the bottom and sides of the remaining body were sufficiently rigid.
--A wooden structure with two vertical seat benches was attached to the rear.
--Two firefighters could sit on each bench.
――A total of 6 people, including the driver and passenger seat, were able to transport to the site.
--The original purpose of the fire brigade was ensured by the suction hose and sliding ladder equipment mounted on the roof rack above the rear area.
--If the published information is correct, the portable atomizer was also towed as a trailer.

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Product Specifications

Car Manufacturer

DAF

Item code

12015

JAN code

4907981669720

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