purplebargeken Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 The good folk at Essex Daf have for sale a little blue Daf 33 saloon. This wee beastie was once the property of Sam Glover and fared well over time. It was eventually bought by my mate Pete. Pete is the other person who makes up the world famous Essex Daf'fers. Pete bought something large, red, topless, aircooled and American. This meant that the 33 needed to be sold. Bodywork: overall the car is in very good condition. There is a little rust along the bottom of the rear panel. However, this appears to be the worst of it. The paint has a good lustre and the interior (beige vinyl seats) is in good condition. The Daf seats are very comfy indeed. The inner wings are sound as is the bonnet and boot lid. The car is a 12v model (trust me, this is a bonus as a 6v battery for a Daf is very expensive). The wheels and tyres are good, the brightwork is nice (stainless bumpers by the way). The front bumper and irons have been removed but are present. The 2 cylinder air cooled engine is a little poorly, and only fires on one cylinder for some reason. However, all is not lost as Essex Daf have spare engines that can be supplied/fitted at a very reasonable cost. The car is priced at £800 as you see it. An engine will cost £100. If there is interest then please PM me and I will supply the appropriate details. Thanks You do not see many of these cars on the road and I will almost guarantee exclusivity at the car shows. oldcars, CGSB, inconsistant and 12 others 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Honda Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Pete bought something large, red, topless, aircooled and American. It's quicker to just say "Chevvy Corvair". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplebargeken Posted August 30, 2016 Author Share Posted August 30, 2016 It is, but I like to tease. skoda_fan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skizzer Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 That all sounds rather appealing and I'd like to try a Daf at some point. Sadly I don't think this is that point, until I've moved on some other tat. Good to know where to go for Daf bits though. purplebargeken 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaseracer Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 That's very nice. Would the little chap not realise more than the current asking were a functioning motor to be fitted? Banger Kenny and purplebargeken 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplebargeken Posted August 30, 2016 Author Share Posted August 30, 2016 Probably would, but they have at least 5 or 6 other projects that need doing and the recent daily is needing attention. Just not enough time in the day. I agree it would make sense..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
They_all_do_that_sir Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Much love for this however I doubt it's able to get to Belfast under its own steam so I'm out..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Doesnt the B14 renner engine used in the 343 etc drop straight tn these? barefoot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HillmanImp Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Much love for this however I doubt it's able to get to Belfast under its own steam so I'm out.....I drove my old one from Edinburgh to Leeds and even took the longer route via Carlisle as popped in to see my cousin. With a new engine in, you will be bob on. Skut 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamworthbay Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Aargh! Why does stuff like this always come up when you no cash or space? I was hoping it would be stupid money so I could dismiss it out of hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarvinsMom Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 poor little sweetie, I hope it finds a good home! sadly not with me, due to all the usual excuses, and asking price doesn't seem excessive either, not that I know anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johngarty Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 It looks very Soviet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derskine Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Doesnt the B14 renner engine used in the 343 etc drop straight tn these? I'm not sure about into an air cooled one, certainly the later DAFs though. Jim Bell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Plus that would spoil it a bit. The "2CV-with-a-slipping-clutch" soundtrack of these is part of the appeal. A Cléon engine can get a bit droney under acceleration. Ask me how I know. purplebargeken, Jim Bell and forddeliveryboy 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
They_all_do_that_sir Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 I drove my old one from Edinburgh to Leeds and even took the longer route via Carlisle as popped in to see my cousin. With a new engine in, you will be bob on. Awk I've no doubt it would get here with the new engine, but I imagine the sale price would be a good bit more with the engine installed / MOT applied (As it rightly should be, its already crazy cheap!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
They_all_do_that_sir Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 I'm guessing its this one? http://dafcars.proboards.com/thread/1787/daf-33-classic-car-weekly I take it they never got round to getting it running again, as the MOT expired in 2011? Its had some history by the sounds of it: http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f=23&t=937565&mid=229173&nmt=Stolen%20Daf%2033 Interest piqued enough to make a comeback from lurking!!!! purplebargeken 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plasticvandan Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 has anything owned by Sam Glover ever ran again afterwards? Tamworthbay, purplebargeken and MarvinsMom 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplebargeken Posted August 30, 2016 Author Share Posted August 30, 2016 Getting the engine out of these is pretty straightforward. The car runs but only on one cylinder. I reckon with the right local help, the removal might be tackled prior to pick up and a fitting of an engine could also be done with negotiation I reckon. You will need a 12v battery obv. I can almost guarantee that engine fettling would not cost too much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
They_all_do_that_sir Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Getting the engine out of these is pretty straightforward. The car runs but only on one cylinder. I reckon with the right local help, the removal might be tackled prior to pick up and a fitting of an engine could also be done with negotiation I reckon. You will need a 12v battery obv. I can almost guarantee that engine fettling would not cost too much Might be a bit of a stretch from here, besides driving from Essex to Belfast on a pre booked MOT might be taking the piss!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulgalour Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 @plasticvandan: That orange Princess. inconsistant 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plasticvandan Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 One out of a hundreds not bad I guess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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