The last new type produced with the name Daf is the 66. The front of the car was changed to make it more modern, but the most important change was the new back axle construction. It was a Dion axle with leaf springs and a differential. The 66 also had a single plated clutch. It was available in two versions "Luxe" and "Super Luxe". The SL had a better working assisted brake system.
In 1973 the Marathon version appeared with a larger 1.300 cc engine with 57 hp. It is recognizable by it´s double head lights.
The cars where still available after the take-over by Volvo on the 1st of January 1975. It wasn´t untill August of that year that the Daf 66 was transformed into the Volvo 66.
Daf also produced a special version of the 66 for the Dutch army, called the 66 YA. Although it looked a little like a Jeep, it was equipped with standard rear wheel drive, so it lacked terrain capabilities. The YA had a 24 Volt electrical system. Only 1.201 were built, and nowadays it is much sought after.
Engine type: 4 cylinder in-line / 4 stroke / water cooled
Cubic capacity: 1108cc
Bore x stroke: 70 x 72
Power: 53 hp at 5000 RPM
Compression ratio: 8,5:1
Clutch: automatic single plated centrifugal clutch
Variomatic ratios: 14,22:1 / 3,6:1
Front brakes: hydraulic disc
Rear brakes: hydraulic drum
Front suspension: independent
Rear suspension: Dion axle with leaf spring
Body: integral body and frame
Wheel base: 2250 mm
Length x width: 3880 mm x 1540 mm
Weight: 820 kg
Maximum weight: 1.200 kg
Electrical system: 12 V
Tyre size: 135 x 14 inch
Fuel tank: 42 ltr.
Top speed: 135 kph
Acceleration 0-80: 13 sec.
Body types: Sedan, Coupé, Combi, Delivery van
Years of production: 1972 - 1975
Total production: 101.967
This example was found near Rozenburg, last sunday. Camera is a Olympus D-540Z. i hope you guys dont mind the reflection of my bike in some pictures.