DAF UK30 Special Edition
Celebrating 30 years of UK Market Leadership
History in the making
In 1995 DAF became the market leading truck marque in the UK, beginning of a 30-year run at the top, and a record that still stands today. And so, after 30-years, this year, DAF marked the occasion with something suitably exceptional; the Special Edition UK30 XG+.Only 30 of this special edition vehicle are being offered – one for each year at the top – and each can be ordered in a choice of four tractor unit configurations:
- The FTS 6x2 with twin-wheeled tag-axle
- The FTG 6x2 twin-steer pusher
- The FTN 6x2 rear-steer
- The FT 4x2
British through and through
Each of the 30 Special Edition vehicles will be built here in the UK at Leyland Trucks, furthermore the truck itself was designed by Stuart Purdy, Lead Designer at DAF Trucks in Eindhoven. Born and raised in Norfolk, Purdy has spent 17 years shaping the look and feel of the company’s vehicles and has now given the UK30 XG+ a distinctly British identity.
Designed with intent
Rarity by design
Phil Moon, DAF Trucks Marketing Manager in the UK, said at the time, “We’re excited to be presenting thisbeautiful truck at such a significant moment in the history of DAF Trucks in the UK. The UK30 SpecialEdition unit represents the pinnacle of the New Generation DAF range, with an exclusive touchwhich will have huge appeal for the discerning truck operator.
We’ve maintained market leadershipfor 30-years, representing an astonishing achievement for any vehicle manufacturer, and itbrings us great pride in being able to mark the occasion with this ultra-special truck.”
