DAF · DAF DAFFODIL · Cars
DAF DAFFODIL Ultra-rare
As of 2026 Q2, 3 DAF DAFFODILs remain registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 4 in 2022 Q4 — only 75% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 1 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 DAFFODIL is rarer than 87% 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 3 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 87% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
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About the DAFFODIL
The DAF Daffodil is an economy small family car that was manufactured by Dutch automaker DAF from 1961 until 1967. Together with the DAF 750, launched at the same time, it replaced the DAF 600. DAFs 750 was essentially the same car but with even fewer luxurious fittings and less chrome trim on the outside. Both the Daffodil and the 750 retained the Variomatic automatic transmission system as standard, which distinguished them from most other small and cheap cars on the market. The Daffodil was conceived as an export version of the 750; market response dictated that the 750 ceased production in...
DAF DAFFODIL — questions & answers
How many DAF DAFFODIL are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q2, 3 DAF DAFFODIL were still registered in the UK — 1 licensed and on the road, plus 2 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the DAF DAFFODIL rare?
The DAF DAFFODIL is genuinely rare, with only 3 left, making it rarer than 87% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Is the DAF DAFFODIL increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of DAF DAFFODIL on UK roads held steady.
What fuel do most DAF DAFFODIL use?
Most DAF DAFFODIL run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the DAF DAFFODIL peak?
The DAF DAFFODIL peaked at 4 registered in 2022 Q4, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.