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DAF 33 Ultra-rare
As of 2026 Q2, 20 DAF 33s remain registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 22 in 2021 Q1 — only 91% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 2 cars. Numbers have held broadly steady over recent years rather than falling away — often the mark of a model that owners deliberately preserve. In all, the DAF 33 is rarer than 74% of the 2,315 UK car models we track, putting it firmly in 2026's endangered class.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Genuinely rare — only 20 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 74% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
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About the 33
The DAF 33 is a compact saloon car produced by the DAF company, of Eindhoven in the Netherlands, between 1967 and 1974. Outwardly and technically it differed little from its predecessor, the DAF Daffodil. 1966 had seen the introduction of the Michelotti-styled DAF 44 which appeared to compete in virtually the same market segment as the Daffodil-based design; but the 33, its development costs presumably long since amortised, remained in production with its new name. A more luxurious version became available in 1969. Thereafter the car changed very little: however, the 6-volt electrical system was...
DAF 33 — questions & answers
How many DAF 33 are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q2, 20 DAF 33 were still registered in the UK — 6 licensed and on the road, plus 14 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the DAF 33 rare?
The DAF 33 is genuinely rare, with only 20 left, making it rarer than 74% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Is the DAF 33 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of DAF 33 on UK roads held steady.
What fuel do most DAF 33 use?
Most DAF 33 run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the DAF 33 peak?
The DAF 33 peaked at 22 registered in 2021 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.