The DAF 44 is a small family car that was introduced in September 1966 [2] by the Dutch company DAF. It was the first car to be built at the company's new plant at Born in Limburg.

The 44 was introduced by DAF in 1966. This rear wheel drive car was available as a 2 door coupe or familiar station wagon. Its continuously variable automatic transmission was innovative for its time because it did not required traditional gears and offered a smooth ride.

Jan 30, 2017 · The tail-happy handling, direct drive transmission and eminent tunability of the air-cooled engine also gave the little DAF a reputation as quite a fun rally car, and it went on to become a regular class winner on the world stage - even today, it's a …

Mar 17, 2023 · Now it was the turn of the DAF 44 de Luxe from 1974. The car was offered by Gerard Kramer Classics and offered every reason to make a report about it. We will share the driving impression with you. The DAF 44 model series originally dates from 1966.

The DAF 44 was a Dutch car which the DAF in Limburg produced in the model years from 1966 to 1974. The DAF 44 has the same general layout as the earlier Daffodil model. The bodywork was designed by Giovanni Michelet.

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The 44 used the DAF Variomatic transmission invented by Hub Van Doome. Rather than using gears, the DAF used twin rubber Vee-belts running over 2 sets of pulleys, changing sizes according to road conditions and being controlled by a centrifugal clutch.

May 3, 2018 · Daf, l’unique constructeur automobile néerlandais est spécialisé dans les petites à voitures qui présentent la particularité d’avoir la fameuse transmission variomatic. En 1966, DAF présente la remplaçante de la 33 afin de se diversifier, ce sera la 44…

It was larger than the A-body cars, giving more passenger and luggage space, and the DAF air-cooled engine was increased to 850cc. The 44 was produced until 1975 with some engineering and design tweaks.

Second generation Dutch DAF on 7ins longer wheelbase, this also having station wagon option. Larger version of air-cooled engine still with unique transmission, hidden by new Michelotti body style. With top speed of 70mph plus, much more of a 'real' car than 33, but still a very leisurely performer. 2-door 4-seater saloon/estate.