For Sale Daf 33! Come on and get yer Daf 33!

[purplebargeken]

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. 

[Eddie Honda]

Pete bought something large, red, topless, aircooled and American.

It's quicker to just say "Chevvy Corvair".

[purplebargeken]

It is, but I like to tease.

[Skizzer]

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.

[chaseracer]

That's very nice.  Would the little chap not realise more than the current asking were a functioning motor to be fitted?

[purplebargeken]

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.....

[They_all_do_that_sir]

Much love for this however I doubt it's able to get to Belfast under its own steam so I'm out.....

[Jim Bell]

Doesnt the B14 renner engine used in the 343 etc drop straight tn these?

[HillmanImp]

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.

[Tamworthbay]

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.

[MarvinsMom]

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.

[johngarty]

It looks very Soviet. 

[derskine]

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.

[wuvvum]

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.

[They_all_do_that_sir]

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!)

[They_all_do_that_sir]

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!!!!

[plasticvandan]

has anything owned by Sam Glover ever ran again afterwards?

[purplebargeken]

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

[They_all_do_that_sir]

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!!!

[vulgalour]

@plasticvandan:  That orange Princess.

[plasticvandan]

One out of a hundreds not bad I guess