| DAF Type 44 1970 | |
| Van Coornes Automobielfabriek, Netherlands | |
| The first serious entry by the Netherlands into the private car manufacture since the demise of the Spyker in 1925. The DAF was introduced in 1958 and featured an ingenious and jerk-free Variomatic transmission (a fully automatic system using a centrifugal clutch and V-belt drive with a limited slip differential). In 1975 the firm was taken over by Volvo and production continued in its name. | |
| Twin cylinder horizontally opposed, 63.5 mm bore, 85.5 mm stroke, 844 cc, push rod ohv, developing 34 bhp at 4350 rpm. | |
| Daimler 2.5 1965 | |
| Daimler Co, England | |
| The classic recipe for success - a sports-car engine in a refined touring chassis. The Daimler marque was revived by Jaguar in the early 60's, when it was decided to fit the Edward Turner-designed 2.5 litre V8 from the Daimler SP250 Dart to the Jaguar MkII saloon. Donated by the late Rodney Fairbrother of Dannevirke. | |
| 2.5 ltr, V8, automatic. | |
| Daimler Landaulette Model DE36 1948 | |
| Daimler Co, England | |
| This car was originally purchased by the New Zealand Government for the proposed Royal Tour in 1948. When this was cancelled the car was put into storage, but was later used for the tour of the King and Queen of Thailand. It was one of six cars used for the 1953 Royal Tour by the Queen and Prince Philip and was used by the NZ Police to carry the Queen in their 1987 Centennial celebrations. It has travelled a little over 27,000 kilometres (17,000 miles). | |
| 8 cylinders, fluid flywheel, pre selector gears 35.91 hp (150 bhp at 3600 rpm). Body by Hooper. | |
| Daimler Majestic Major 1962 | |
| Daimler Co, England | |
| Described in 1962 as "outstanding in any company with its impeccable appearance and perfect manners, the Majestic Major combines dignity with high performance to an extent which offers new delights to the connoisseur. Speeds well in excess of 120 mph (192 km/h) at your command."?. This exhibit was kindly donated by Mr N T Elliott of Wellington. | |
| 4.5 ltr V8, twin SU carburettors, double exhaust, 95.25 mm bore, 80 mm stroke, 4561 cc, ohv, 220 bhp at 5500 rpm. Borg Warner automatic transmission, four wheel disc brakes, vacuum servo assisted. | |
| Darracq 1905 | |
| A Darracq, France | |
| This model evolved from Darracq's first car built on Panhard lines and is a smaller version of the famous "Genevieve" of movie fame. Although the founder of the famous Darracq-Talbot marques, apparently Darracq himself never learned to drive a car! Specs: Vertical twin, 1400 cc, 3 speed gearbox with gear change lever on steering column, magneto ignition. Top speed 60 km/h (36 mph). Davis Three Wheeler Coupe 1949 Davis Motor Co, USA This exhibit was the 13th of only 17 built and believed to have been owned by the late Rear Admiral Fahrey and used in President Truman's inaugural parade. | |
| 4 cylinders, 162 cu in, 3 speed, 4 seater. | |
| De Dion-Bouton Model AL 1907 | |
| De Dion-Bouton et Cie, France | |
| Count Albert de Dion went into partnership with George Bouton in 1883, building steam tricycles and heavy commercial vehicles. They developed a petrol engine and the now famous De Dion axle, whereby the drive was transmitted by universally jointed half-shafts while the weight of the vehicle was taken by a tubular dead axle also carrying the wheels. The engines were copied by Humber and Pierce Arrow, while the axle is still used on many vehicles today. | |
| Single cylinder, 8 hp, water cooled. | |
| De Lorean 1981 | |
| De Lorean Motor Cars, Northern Ireland | |
| Designed by John De Lorean, former chief designer for Pontiac, the De Lorean was arguably one of the safest sports cars ever built. The design of these rear-engined sports cars gave protection against lateral as well as front and rear end collisions. Production ceased after the company ran into financial difficulties. This exhibit features wire-brushed stainless steel body work. | |
| 2.8 ltr transverse fuel-injected Renault V6, 130 hp, 5 speed Renault trans-axle. | |
| Dodge Copper Car 1920 | |
| Graham Brothers, USA | |
| Definitely not a factory model! This remarkable car body was handbeaten out of copper by Mr Philip Lewis of Auckland in 1921. Mr Lewis bought a new Dodge in 1920 and then transformed it by adding new bodywork beaten out of copper and brass. The bodywork took 1000 hours to complete and the car made its debut in the Queen Street Christmas Eve Parade of 1921 in Auckland. | |
| Dodge Coupe 1938 | |
| Chrysler Corp, USA | |
| A popular and well engineered model with overdrive, hypoid rear axle and independent front suspension. | |
| 6 cylinders, 82.55 mm bore, 111 mm stroke, 3570 cc. Price in 1938, ?365. | |
| Dodge Sedan Victory Six 1928 | |
| Dodge Bros, USA | |
| The Dodge brothers produced their first car in 1914 and won acceptance when their tough Dodge 4 was used by the American Army for General Pershing's expedition to Mexico. It was also widely used during World War II as ambulance and staff cars. | |
| 6 cylinders, side valve, 85.7 mm bore, 98.4 mm stroke, 3405 cc, (58 bhp at 3000 rpm). | |
| Dragster | |
| Built and donated by Mr Bill Grant of Tokoroa, New Zealand | |
| Powered by an Allison V1710 aircraft engine, the 12 cylinder motor of 1710 cu in (28,027cc) develops 1400 bhp at 3000 rpm. Fitted with a Stromberg injection carburettor, the engine is from a Kittyhawk P40 fighter plane. | |
| Dragster Mercury V8 Pirate | |
| Built and raced by Mr Bob Rossiter of Auckland, New Zealand This dragster created a New Zealand record of 13 seconds for the standing ? mile in 1967. | |
| Worked 1943 Mercury, finned alloy Hogan heads, modified twin Holly carbs, 9.5:1 compression, 10"? Ford clutch, 1948 Ford V8 gearbox using 2nd and top gears, 1938 Ford V8 differential, shortened 14" each side. | |
| Duryea Phaeton 1901 | |
| Duryea Power Co, USA | |
| Phaeton was the term used to describe an open car. The Duryea brothers built one of America's first cars and the prototype won America's first motor race, covering 80 km (50 miles) in nine hours! This exhibit has a joy stick control, twist throttle, and up and down gears. Move the joy stick to the left and the car steers to the right! | |
| 12/15 hp, 3 cylinders, 114.3 mm bore, 114.3 mm stroke, 3518 cc. Price when new $US1,350. | |
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