On July 28, 1949 Daf Trucks delivered its very first truck, when the new range comprised the 3-ton A30 and this 5-ton A50.
In the sixty intervening years, highlights of the Daf brand have included the first turbocharger in 1959, followed in 1973 by the first use of charge-cooling. Landmark models include the 1962 2600 range, arguably the first big cab designed specifically for international long-haul operation.
Along the way, Daf has collected three International Truck of the Year awards, as well as a new owner, Paccar, and an iconic British asset, Leyland.
Click through to see the production line then and now.
In the sixty intervening years, highlights of the Daf brand have included the first turbocharger in 1959, followed in 1973 by the first use of charge-cooling. Landmark models include the 1962 2600 range, arguably the first big cab designed specifically for international long-haul operation.Along the way, Daf has collected three International Truck of the Year awards, as well as a new owner, Paccar, and an iconic British asset, Leyland.
Click through to see the production line then and now.
I remember the inside of that 2600 DAF cab. Used to go over the water in one. I remember it used to struggle over the Blanc but had a good turn of speed on the flat (pre tacho days).
The bunks were just a metal frame with rubber slats between them but I was a little more sylph like in those days, not sure they would support the bulk these days.
I will dig out the pics of it and post them up