The D.A.F., introduced in the Netherlands in 1958 by Van Doorne's
Automobielfabrik NV of Eindhoven, is noteworthy because of its
ingenious and smooth transmission. This was a fully automatic
transmission using a centrifugal clutch and a V-belt drive with
limited-slip differential. It was one of the easiest cars to drive because it
was operated with just a forward-reverse level. All four wheels were
independently suspended. By 1962, production had climbed to 20,000
units a year. That year a larger 750cc engine was installed boosting its
top speed to 64 miles from 52 per hour. Probably for this reason the
D.A.F. ended production a few years later.