Introduced in 1947, the Citroen H Van was differentiated from most of its commercial competitors via the use of monocoque construction, all-round independent suspension and front wheel drive.

Powered by a 1.9 litre four-cylinder engine allied to three-speed manual transmission (shared with the Traction Avant), the newcomer was capable of some 60mph.

Though, most customers were more impressed by its flat floor and six-foot headroom.

Bluff fronted and clad with corrugated steel panels, the Citroen proved instantly recognisable.

Practical and durable, the H Van remained in production until 1981.

This example is presented in Cream with Blue accents and is ripe for a coffee or food truck business conversion.

Evidently restored in 2016 where all the corrosion was cut out and replaced with steel.

Still offered with all the glass and a box full of spares.

Given the increased popularity of al fresco entertaining, this funky Citroen would look great outside a bar, restaurant or in a big ...