Daf P300 Concept - 1969

In 1966 DAF started a study of a compact and affordable travel car. The project name was P300. In the summer of 1968 Michelotti presented the first wooden, life-size models. Its 5 cm longer wheelbase made the new model look longer than the DAF 33. Michelotti had envisaged a hatch at the rear, which was rejected by DAF for financial reasons. Instead they opted for a classic boot lid, be it in a wider version.

The reactions were promising and DAF decided to continue with this model and to build two running prototypes with the 850 cc engine of the 44. In 1970 the car was ready for the first trial runs. During th trials it appeared that the new car performed slightly better than the DAF 44.

Another problem was the cost of the newly designed interior of the car, which was far too high. Towards the end of 1970 the DAF board decided to terminate Project P300. The list prices would be too high to compete with other manufacturers. The focus was now on Project P900, which was to become a Volvo instead of a DAF.

 

Expo : 100 Years Michelotti

1921 - 2021

 

DAF Museum

Eindhoven

Nederland - Netherlands

February 2022

Done