Highlights

Only 12,280 miles from new
Pretty and well kept Averto Green bodywork
New drive belts and diaphragm fitted at Christmas 2024
Very tidy and original tan vinyl interior
Just five registered keepers from new
Voluntary MOT to February 2026 with no advisories

The Appeal

DAF’s crisply styled 33 was a bright spark in the otherwise dreary world of small 70s family saloons. Its clever Variomatic CVT-style transmission took away the hassle of changing gears - just forward for forward, reverse for reverse - and presaged the current popularity of auto boxes.

This lovely Averto Green ‘74 car would certainly have stood out amongst the brown and beige Allegros. It would perform the same trick in a Tesco car park or classic car show today.

It is an impression aided by its great condition. We are told that the very low mileage of 12,280 miles amassed by its five keepers over 51 years is genuine. It’s a view supported by the bodywork and preserved tan vinyl interior.

The current keeper replaced the drive belts and diaphragm a couple of months ago. Although it is not a legal requirement, the car usefully carries a long MOT to February 2026 with no advisories. That gives great transparency for the buyer.

The DAF 33 is one of everyday motoring’s most unusual classics. This one looks very tempting.

The vendor writes:

“It is easy to drive, the gear select is "forward to go forward, back to go back!" Steering is light, and positive, brakes are very effective. It is a small but roomy four-seater and will keep up with modern traffic easily, and cruise at 50-60 on a motorway.”

The History and Paperwork

First UK registered 1st August 1974
Five registered keepers from new
Current keeper since February 2022
V5C in current keeper’s name
Registered as a Historic Vehicle so MOT, tax and ULEZ exempt
Good history file including invoices back to 1980s
Always garage stored by current keeper
Factory handbook and service book as shown
1 set of keys
Black/silver registration plates also included
Self-serviced by the current owner with receipts for parts supplied
MOT to 5th February 2026 with no advisories
12,276 miles on MOT test with 12,280 miles showing in photos
Vendor confirms that the displayed mileage is correct

The Condition

Pretty and rare Averto Green paintwork in very good order
Paintwork shows few indications of age or mileage in photos
Bodywork is very good with solid arches, sills and underside as shown
Panel edges present well showing no obvious corrosion or chips
Panels are generally straight and well fitted with flush finish
There is an area of damage to the nearside rear wing top as shown
Factory standard car with painted steel wheels with factory hub caps and matching spare
Exterior chromework, lights and fittings in good, original condition
Glasswork appears to be original and presents well with good rubber sealing
Fitted with black oon yellow plates with silver on black plates included
Highly preserved tan vinyl interior in very good condition
Recently fitted with new seatbelt to front seats in green to matching bodywork
There is some small damage on the left rear, which would be easily repaired. It is shown in one of the photographs
Door aperture seals and those to base of doors show some aging
Interior fittings including seats, headlining and door cards in very good order
Door card fittings are original with some light ageing to note but not unsightly
Original dashboard and switchgear without modification as shown
Retains original features like rubber DAF floor mats and ‘33’ two-spoke wheel
We have no reported of electrica, switchgear or lighting faults
No warning lights advised on dashboard
No structural advisories on current MOT

The Mechanics

746cc flat twin engine
CVT ‘Variomatic’ automatic gearbox
New drive belts and diaphragm fitted in December 2024
Described as being in good mechanical condition
We are told that the car drives well with everything functioning as it should
Regularly serviced by current keeper with receipts for work
No mechanical or running gear faults advised
No advisories on current MOT

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