DAF (van Doorne's Automobiel Fabriek), all caps, like FIAT (but not [AUDI]?) Don't be led astray by the lower-case URL.
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In 1959, DAF started selling the world's first car with a continuously variable transmission, the small four seater DAF 600.
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The 1968 DAF 55 carried a bigger water cooled 1,108 cc (67.6 cu in) OHV four cylinder engine derived from the Renault 8 Cleon engine. Its body design was altered from the 44 by a new front which accommodated the longer engine and radiator, bigger taillights, and a more plush interior. The front suspension was changed from a transverse leaf spring to MacPherson struts with torsion springs and an antiroll bar.
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Prototypes and special cars
For a small company, DAF made a huge number of prototypes. Also, famous coach builders like Giovanni Michelotti and OSI made cars based on the DAF technique. For instance, the OSI City Car, which turned into a miniature. There was also Michelotti's "Shellette" beach car, which was later modified to use Fiat 850 underpinnings. The Dutch Royal Family used one of these at their Porto Ercole summer residence.[9]
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That body shape fairly screams 1968.
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Just A Car Guy: what beautiful symmetry and shape
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