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£8,960

1981 Citroën H-Van

United Kingdom • 30 Aug 2014 • Lot 213

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This is a restored, left-hand drive Citroën H Van from the later part of its 34-year production run (1947-1981). These vans are perfect for promotional work or as a traditional working van. It comes with a V5 registration document and MoT test certificate, making it a rare find in good condition.

Condition

6

The vehicle has been recently restored and is described as being in good all-round condition. While the listing mentions that good examples are difficult to find and this is one of the better ones, it doesn't explicitly state that it's in near-perfect or perfect condition. Thus, it is in good condition.

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Transmission:

[Transmission]

Chassis No:

5256608

Odometer:

39,452 km

Reg Number:

FLE 538Y

RHD/LHD:

LHD

The Citroën H Van, is a light truck (or delivery van) produced between 1947 and 1981 and was developed as a simple frontwheel drive van after World War II.

A total of 473,289 were produced in 34 years in factories in both France and Belgium but were not sold in the UK in righthand drive.

The engine, gearbox and many smaller parts are well known from other Citroën models; the headlights and speedometer were identical to the 2CV for many years.

The distinctive corrugated body work was inspired by the German Junkers (aircraft) of the 1930's; namely the three engined Junkers Ju52, being the last to use this construction.

The ribs added strength without adding weight and required only simple, low cost press tools.

The flat body panels were braced on the inside by 'top hat' box sections at right angles to the ribs.

Rear hinged 'suicide' cab doors were used until the end of production in 1981.

This lefthand drive Citroën H van has recently been restored and is in good all round conditi...