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£10,296

1957 Citroën H Van Coffee Shop Offered without reserve

United Kingdom • 7 Mar 2026 • Lot 293

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1957 Citroën H Van was converted into a mobile coffee shop and used commercially before being stored. It runs, but requires recommissioning, offering a unique opportunity for conversion or commercial use.

Condition

6

The vehicle was restored into a coffee shop and used for commercial purposes, indicating moderate wear. It was placed in storage and requires recommissioning before it can be driven again. The multicolour scheme suggests a non-original or updated paint job, and while it runs with a new battery, further mechanical work is expected.

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Transmission:

[Transmission]

Chassis No:

125330

Odometer:

9,561 miles

Reg Number:

684 YUX

RHD/LHD:

LHD

Year: 1957 Make: Citroën Model: H Van Coffee Shop Registration: 684 YUX Chassis No: 125330 Odometer: 15,288 The 1957 Citroën H Van is one of the most distinctive and practical vehicles of post-war Europe, celebrated for its rugged design and ingenious engineering.

Introduced in 1947 and refined through the 1950s, the H Van was designed as a versatile front-wheel-drive commercial vehicle at a time when most vans were rear-wheel driven.

Its corrugated steel body, inspired by aircraft construction, was not merely a styling quirk but a cost-effective solution that added strength while keeping weight low.

Powered typically by a modest four-cylinder petrol engine derived from Citroën passenger cars, the 1957 model emphasised reliability and ease of maintenance over speed.

The low, flat load floor, made possible by front-wheel drive, allowed for easy loading and made the van popular with bakers, tradespeople, postal services, and emergency responders.

Sliding side doors and a tall cargo ...