Daffodil (Daf 30/31/32)

The Daffodil came on the market in 1961, at the same time as the Daf 750. The Daffodil is therefore a luxury version of the 750, and basically the same as this model with the same 746 cc engine. In order to attract a buyer's audience internationally (and especially for the American market), DAF redesigned the front and gave the Daffodil a lot of chrome at the front.

There are 3 types of Daffodil: the 30, 31 and 32, which can be distinguished in particular in terms of front. The first type, the Daf 30 (1961 to 1963), has a wide grille with a chrome frame and flashing lights that run around the front screens. The second type, the Daf 31 (1963 to 1965) has a different roofline and a grille with flashing lights at the bottom. The last type of Daffodil, the Daf 32 (1965 to 1967), got rid of the excessive chrome and had a simpler and more balanced design with a higher bumper. The three-part rear lights that were mounted on the first type were maintained up to and including the Daf 32.

Daffodil (Daf 30) Sedan

About 26 remaining in the Netherlands source: RDW (2023)

Version:    The most luxurious 750
Years of construction:    1961 - 1963
Produced:    14.866

Named after the flower, the internal model name 'Daf 30' refers to the number of horsepower the engine delivers: 30. It is the first type of Daffodil, the luxury version of the Daf 750, with an eye-catching chrome grille over the full width of the car. The interior is an abundance of luxury with a completely modern dashboard and luxurious upholstery. The steering wheel is decorated with a central image of his name: the daffodil.

Daffodil (Daf 31) Sedan

About 69 remaining in the Netherlands source: RDW (2023)

Version:    Standard, Luxury and Luxury Extra
Years of construction:    1963 - 1965
Produced:    53.150 (1.430 Standard, 25.101 Luxury and 26.619 Luxury Extra)

The Italian designer Giovanni Michelotti designed the second type of Daffodil with a new roofline and modified grille. The remaining chrome is replaced by stainless steel and the wheel size now measures 13 inches. The sleek roofline creates a larger front and rear window and gives rear passengers plenty of headroom. The dashboard is sleek and modern, in matte black. The ignition switch was moved to the dashboard, near the co-driver instead of next to the steering column. Because the Daffodil (Daf 31) got thicker seats, which gave more support, this Daf became much more comfortable.

 The compression of the engine was increased, which resulted in more economical consumption. Compared to the previous models, the exhaust is no longer visible in the center when viewed from the rear of the car, but curves to the left.

 The Daffodil (Daf 31) was available in 3 versions: Standard, L (Luxury) and LE (Luxury Extra). Like its predecessors, the standard version had only 1 paint color 'Padusa' (grey-green) with an ivory-coloured grille, bumpers and wheels. The wheels, 13 inches, on the Daf 31 Standard were equipped with (stainless steel) hubcaps. With a Standard, the dashboard is gray-green and the other parts of the interior trim are completely gray. A Daffodil (Daf 31) Luxury had decorative strips around the front and rear window, stainless steel grille and bumpers and silver metallic painted steel wheels. In addition, the Daf 31 L was equipped with a windscreen washer and a reversing light could be built into the rear lights. As the name implies, the Luxury Extra (Daf 31 LE) was based on the Luxury equipment, with carpet on the floor, armrests in the doors and 2 extra clocks in the instruments for the trip meter, fuel gauge and oil temperature gauge. For refreshment, this equipment level provided an option to let in fresh outside air through the dashboard, referred to by DAF as air conditioning, together with opening side windows. A folding roof was optionally available on the Luxury and Luxury Extra.

Daf 31 Combi

None remaining active in the Netherlands source: RDW (2023)

Years of construction:    1963 - 1965
Produced:    939

The Daf 31 Combi is based on the 600/750 Combi and builds on it with the new nose designed by the Italian master designer Giovanni Michelotti. There are 2 windows in the back to give the rear passengers an optimal view, and the rear seat folds flat to carry even more. The luggage compartment has a large access door behind it. In terms of luxury, this Combi has the same level as the Sedan. Weekdays for work, weekends for family.

Daf 31 Van

About 2 remaining in the Netherlands   source: RDW (2023)

Years of construction:    1963 - 1965
Produced:    1.577

With the exception of the rear side windows, the 31 Van is the same as the 31 Combi, but has no rear seat. Due to the lack of this, there is a large loading space, making this version suitable for transporting all kinds of (larger) goods. Handy, spacious and fully automatic!

Daf 31 Pick-up

About 2 remaining in the Netherlands   source: RDW (2023)

Years of construction:    1963 - 1965
Produced:    534

The Daf 31 Pick-up differs from the Daf 600/750 Pick-up in the nose: it shows the new grille designed by Michelotti. Here, too, a spacious cargo box that can be closed with a tarpaulin. The 31 Pick-up is a rarity: only 534 copies were built in 2 years.

Daffodil (Daf 32) Sedan

About 98 remaining in the Netherlands source: RDW (2023)

Version:    Standard, Luxury en Luxury Extra
Years of construction:    1965 - 1967
Produced:    49.525 (993 Standard, 22.804 Luxury and 25.728 Luxury Extra)

The facelift in which the low nose and boot lid of the Daffodil 31 have been lifted, give the car a sleek design. The grille is businesslike with 5 horizontal stripes and the writing letters 'Daf' on the hood are smaller for more harmony. Ventilation is improved with rear pillar air vents; the same ventilation system was later applied to the Daf 44. Due to the extraction in the rear window pillars, the interior was supplied with sufficient fresh air when the windows remained closed. Little changed in the interior compared to the predecessor (Daf 31) and also technically little changed, with the exception of the increased steering reduction that ensured better course stability at higher speeds. The Standard, L (Luxe) and LE (Luxe Extra) versions of the Daffodil (Daf 32) are the same as the trim levels of its predecessor Daf 31.

This Daffodil (Daf 32) remained the basis for the Daf 33, which is no longer called a Daffodil but would hardly change in appearance.

Daffodil (Daf 32) S Sedan

2 remaining in the Netherlands source: RDW (2023)

Version:    S
Years of construction:    1966
Produced:    500

Made in a small edition to make it to the podium in rallies. And he did: with many first places, the competitor was often left behind. The engine has a larger displacement (763 cc), has been boosted by 20%, fitted with other cylinder heads and larger intake valves, a larger carburetor, and an open air filter. All this resulted in a power increase of 6 SAE hp. To bring that violence to a halt, the 32 S has disc brakes on the front wheels. The interior has sporty skai seats and a richly equipped dashboard with 2 clocks; the speedometer could indicate 140 instead of 120 km/h! However, he will not make it; the top speed is 118 km/h. The Daffodil S was based on the Daffodil De Luxe trim level, but with the dashboard of the 32 Luxe Extra.

Daf 32 Combi

About 4 remaining in the Netherlands source: RDW (2019)

Years of construction:    1965 - 1967
Produced:    2.427

After the B-pillar, the combi has a different body than the sedan for maximum storage space. There are 2 windows in the back to give the rear passengers an optimal view, and the rear seat folds flat to carry even more. The luggage compartment has a large access door behind it. In terms of luxury, the 32 Combi has the same level as the Sedan. Weekdays for work, weekends for family.

Daf 32 Van

1 remaining active in the Netherlands   source: RDW (2023)

Years of construction:    1965 - 1967
Produced:    1.287

With the exception of the rear side windows, the 32 Van is the same as the 32 Combi, but has no rear seat. Due to the lack of this, there is a large loading space, making this version suitable for transporting all kinds of (larger) goods. Handy, spacious and fully automatic!

Daffodil (Daf 32) Pick-up

About 2 remaining in the Netherlands source: RDW (2023)

Years of construction:    1965 - 1967
Produced:    435

The Daf 32 Pick-up is the well-known Pick-up version with the new, clean nose of the Daffodil (Daf 32). Here, too, a spacious cargo box that can be closed with a tarpaulin.

Only 435 copies of this variant were built.