Daf 55 - New home New Owner

[derek]

I have recently purchased a red 1972 Daf 55, the car in question had previously been in the same family from new (3 generations), this is my first 55, I had two 44s when I was a lad!! the car in question is in good condition but could do with some tlc on a few bits of rust and a couple of chips, trouble is what colour red is it and can you get a match anywhere?  Attachment Deleted

[andrew]

That is a beautiful car-well done! Loads of advice here if you ever need it! Joining the Daf Owners' Club is a must, too!

[andrejuan]

That looks lovely, well done on a great purchase. As Andrew said, lots of help on here should you need it, but as a past enthusiast
you will no doubt have the measure of the brand.

There is a colour chart somewhere on the forum I think (poss. Joe put it up?) and yes I would think a match is possible with the technology available now.

[triumph66]

Nice looking car Derek. I am sure you will find all your answers here on this forum. It would be great to see more photos of your car.

[Richard DAF Webmeister]

At last, it has a new home! We had noticed this being advertised here and there over the last few months, initially asking a very ambitious price, but it looks lovely.

Well done and good luck - you have a rare car there.

Colour-wise, I'm pretty sure it's either Inferno or Estona (red).
Sorry I haven't got a chart to hand.

[derek]

Thanks All

Ill put more photos up once I have finished with the polish and cleaning, not quite there yet. New front shocks next big job!

[starider]

Hi, considering the year and the colour in the photograph, it looks like the older colour of Estona. Inferno is quite orange as is our Pick-up. If there's a problem I have colour charts somewhere??!!?.......................starider

[joe]

A colour chart of 1972 model year can be found below:

www.variomatic.co.uk/kleuren-en-bekleding-0972.html



I think it is Estona. Inferno is quite a bit brighter.