DAF 66 Review from Sweden

1975 DAF 66 Matahon Coupe 1.3

Model year1975
Year of manufacture1975
First year of ownership1993
Most recent year of ownership2004
Engine and transmission 1.3 Automatic
Performance marks 3 / 10
Reliability marks 9 / 10
Comfort marks 5 / 10
Dealer Service marks 1 / 10
Running Costs (higher is cheaper) 9 / 10
Overall marks (average of all marks)
5.4 / 10
Distance when acquired55000 kilometres
Most recent distance85000 kilometres
Previous carDAF 66

Summary:

A fun Ferrari-alikn e chick-catcher from the seventies!

Faults:

I am very satisfied with my car, I have owned it for twelve years now. When I purchased it, the previous owner had made a full engine service so the following four years passed without any attention from me. Unfortunately, the transmission broke down and had to be replaced with an used one from a similar car, including new transmission belts. I also had to buy new rear brake shoes and a new master cylinder, due to the winter storage...

General Comments:

The body is almost totally free from rust, but would look better having a respray...

A couple of years ago, I found a brand new engine! This following summer it will be installed and fitted with two Weber carbs and a modified exhaust system. Then, it will be a real GTI-killer!

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 30th December, 2005

Average review marks: 5.4 / 10, based on 1 review