From DAF and Volvo to VDL Nedcar

In this richly illustrated book, Bert Tip, who previously wrote books about the history of Philips in the Netherlands, takes readers on a journey through the fascinating and eventful history of the car factory in Born, Limburg. This is the story of proud car builders who fought a heroic battle for six decades to stay afloat in the volatile automotive market.

Based on interviews with people directly involved – employees, board members, politicians and union leaders − it paints a realistic picture of a high-tech manufacturing company whose product captured everyone’s imagination. A car factory that grew into a national treasure. The pride of the Netherlands in Limburg.