Citroen is a major competitor in the world rally championship. Citroen h vans we buy, sell, service, hire and convert citroen h vans. We found fenix campervan in a haystack, in lagos algarve, in 2014. Original, original, original 1 owner first paint sign written original owners name and business signwritten on the rear no. After a few months looking for the owner we finally found mr. Citroen type h citroen h van moto guzzi cars and motorcycles recreational vehicles jumper classic cars automobile old things. Citroen unveiled their new dynamic concept car cxperience at the paris motor show. It utilised frontwheel drive and monocoque construction with torsion bar suspension, just like a traction avant. Its fair to say that wwii devastated france and with it, its industry.
Citroen hy van interior citroen van, citroen, citroen type h. For you, if you are planning to use one in your business, that alone is a pretty good reason for having one, for it is an iconic vehicle which is fast becoming very rare. The collection includes the last example of the renowned type h van, with its ribbed bodywork, built at the aulnaysousbois plant in 1981, marking the end of a. H van has some great original history with it including its original handbook. Although commonly known as the hy van, it wasnt until 1959 it adopted this name. Citroen type h citroen h van sweet champagne art catering blueprint drawing sketch art sketches paint schemes smash book. Camper caravan camper van citroen h van vintage vans bus camping car all cars mazda cars and motorcycles. Citroen hy templates views camionnette, 2cv, fourgon. Ex ambulance, very clean body, 1 panel on the drivers side to replace the rest of the body is very straight and rust free. This car has power steering, remote locking, electric windows, electric sunroof, its the top of the range model the citroen zx aura 1. The citroen h van was first shown at the 1947 paris motor show, and production finally ended in 1981, which. Citroen presents the type 7a, a car that blends innovation with safety, comfort and performance. Imagine any car or van today being produced for that length of time with only minimal updates. Original factory and aftermarket manuals for every car, truck and motorcycle.
Theyve done a ds and a very early 2cv in previous episodes. The origins of the very firstcitroen hy van date back almost six decades to 1947, when the crowds at the paris motor show were wowed with a concept like nothing theyd seen before. First up, the history bit that the law of writing stuff dictates i must begin with. Outlines helps 3d artists, 3d modellers, designers and design studios to find the best blueprints for 3d modeling, animation, cad and rendering, we supports autodesk products such as 3d studio max, autocad, maya etc. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. It documents citroen h van history, technical, buyers guide, citroen h vans for sale and wanted, how to construct your own catering hatch, suppliers that have h vans for sale, spares suppliers, restorers, useful contacts, etc.
Superfly autos issue one by tony and carmen matthews. It was developed as a simple frontwheeldrive van after world war ii. Six decades of history the origins of the very first citroen hy van date back almost six decades to 1947, when. A total of 473,289 were produced in 34 years in factories in france and belgium. To schedule a visit, please feel free to contact via email or telephone. The history and the french connection adds the wonderful journey the crepe has made from. The citroen h typepage contains all related products, articles, books, walkarounds and plastic scale modeling projects dedicated this vehicle. Whats truly remarkable though is how it wasnt until 1981 that production of the hy van finally shut down thats a full 33 years in nonstop production. We place necessary cookies in order for this website to function properly.
A short history of citroen hy vans le tube station hy vans. The photos were taken at hy retro utilitaire, near the village of canet daude. Selling a beautiful 1973 citroen hy van in original patina color. Once again, ceo pierre boulanger drafts the specifications. Then in 1958 the h was superceded by the hy with a maximum payload of 1 500kg. Sapeurs pompiers and smur infirmerie mobile can be seen on the sides of the vehicle. The h van was a quite remarkable van launched in 1947 by citroen. I separated it from the 2cv homepage, because both together would become too big here youll find some information and pictures about that french van, that was constructed in the early 40s and built until 1981.
Book your appoint to come and have a look at our stock or our production line. If necessary, we also use analytical and marketing cookies. With showrooms in paris, london and stockholm it enjoys a profile and reputation that has been built on customer service, integrity and professionalism. Citroen h van citroen hy van h van sold sold sold sold 1959 citroen hz 1. Other models include h early versions, hx lesser load capacity, hz, and hw greater load capacity.
We also do restoration work download our restoration brochure here. His appearance in the world, she must andre sitroenu. Citroen hy van long wheel base petrol vintage van ready to go 1968. Citroen hy van job lot hardly used, i only have what is seen in the pictures, any questions feel free to message me. The hy part of my site is still small, but its growing. Citroen hyvans are wonderful, charming, garden shedlike workhorses. We have citroen factory shop manuals, service manuals, repair manuals, history books, owners manuals, maintenance manuals, parts manuals, repair books, parts catalogs, restoration manuals, historical books, overhaul manuals, restoration guides, sales brochures, and any other type of automotive related book or manual you could think of for your. The citroen h van, type h, htype or hy is a panel van light truck produced by the french automaker citroen between 1947 and 1981. An oldfashioned nickname for citroen cars is citron lemon in french. Apr 03, 2017 you can buy a brand new citroen h van.
Citroen hy vans uks biggest stockist of citroen h vans. On introduction in 1949 the citroen h van had a designation of citroen type h. Internal workable space of 1945h x 1880w x 3400l rear van space not including cab. Citroen h van history it was initially conceived around 1943 as a light weight, high capacity front wheel driven van that was full of innovation. This collapsable citroen hyvan is a solution to a problem. Use pdf vector templates for car design, wrapping, vinyls making and for commercial fleet branding. Another of his designs was the corrugated hy van on sale between 1947 and 1981. Our classic 1951 citroen hy van creates the perfect home for moms crepe.
Results include ads from the april, 2020 issue of hemmings motor news. You like vintage vans, and a citroen hy van provides you with the chance to own one for yourself. The vehicles history tells us it was built for the french fire department as a mobile field hospital. Citroen hy van promovan promotional vehicle catering. The correct owners manual, repair manual, shop manual, parts manual and more. Citroens originally dutch family name was citroen, meaning lemon, as one of his grandfathers was a citrus seller in amsterdams street markets.
Pursuing the goal of turning inaccessible car into a mass product. The company of the auto sought to create their cars on the american type. It was developed as a simple front wheel driven van after world war ii. The six volt electrical system was replaced by a 12 volt one. Citroen type h was the first massproduced front wheel drive van and adopted many features from its tub predecessor including sliding side doors, room to stand. In 1949 came the hz with a maximum 850kg payload and with a top speed of 88 kph. At citroen business we have the perfect range of commercial vans for your business. Historical aspectsin 1919, the andre citroen designed his first car brand citroen type a. Go on amazing trips around algarve and costa vicenta, on our classic volkswagen and citroen hy vans. Citroens other influential designs such as the type h vans and the gsgsa and cx series are also. It was a shame to watch a classic van dying in such manners so we had to do something about it. Citroen hyvans are wonderful, charming, garden shedlike workhorses, and while now they tend to be most often seen as twee coffee and food trucks, they have a long history of doing real work. Discover the beautiful landscapes, from beaches to mountains, historical cities and their unique monuments and enjoy our mediterranean gastronimy, on board of a retro camper.
In this new view on the citroen story, automotive aviation writer and design specialist lance cole investigates not just the details of the cars of citroen. H van history citroen h van, citroen type h, classic cars. This page lists what we have learnt about citroen hy history. Below you can indicate which types of cookies you want to accept.
The book digs deep into the ethos of automobiles citroen to create a narrative on one of the greatest car manufacturers in history. The history and the french connection adds the wonderful journey the crepe has made from a small north western french town to dubai. Le tube station supplying uk customers with citroen hy vans imported from france. In our desire to acquire the best possible citroen hy and hz vans, h van world has a specialist team based near antibes in the south of france. While we will aim for a period feel on our camper conversion it will showcase our electronics skills.
Citroens teams worked on 8 projects and only the last one was developed, giving it its name. It allows to discover the universe of the brand business, racing. It will have a uk log book and have a full mot, plus we will fit new brakes and give it a full service. Citroen van history citroen heritage citroen uk business. All service bills and service history book stamped up to date. Citroen is the leading international solution in the buying, selling and hiring hy vans. I dont have absolutely conclusive proof, but it seems quite likely this is the largest collection of hy vans in one. Commercial vehicles were in high demand but in short supply and coupled with the scarcity of materials, citroen acted quickly by diving into the spares bin of the traction avant and seeing what they could conjure up from minimal tooling, design and crucially, materials. Our diverse range of citroen vans are made to suit your every requirement. These days, the hy van has become something of a status symbol for tasteful collectors and classic car enthusiasts alike, which pretty much explains why demand is outstripping supply. There is something fundamental in the design of citroen s h van that causes. To see ads from the may, 2020 issue, you must be a subscriber to hemmings motor news. Generally speaking, the further south one travels in france, the more.
Discover the history of citroen here, from 1919 to the present. Most of the surviving vehicles are type hys and this is by far the more common name associated with the vehicle. Years produced 1947 1981 weight 1500kg length 4,26m width 1,99m height 1,85m. Home h vans for sale conversions h vans for hire gallery other classics for sale h van history latest news contact. Step by step of the strip down and rebuild of my 67 citroen hy van. Originally the van was simply referred to as the h van, however in 1950, softer springs were fitted and as result of this modification, was renamed the hz. This collapsable citroen hyvan is a solution to a problem youll. It creates a revolution in the automotive industry, with, for example. Old silver citroen type h refreshment van in hyde park, central london next to serpentine lido. Air n drive is to book a privately owned bus rental online. The citroen h van was first shown at the 1947 paris motor show, and production finally ended in 1981, which, amazingly, meant that this iconic vehicle had a production run of some 33 years. Only 47,000 miles from new with full service history. Make offer 1956 citroen traction avant rare restored. There is a new episode of the uk program wheeler dealers where they buy a 1956 h van and restore it to be a commercial truck.
The citroen h van, type h, htype or hy is a panel van light truck produced by the french carmaker citroen between 1947 and 1981. Start and runs well, brakes will need a service but are not stuck on and the handbrake works. Citroen hy van rentalconversions long wheel base, fully converted van sales classic french vans we have many types of restored citroen h vans available for rental, and are also able to take a van from stock, and prepare to our clients specifications. The citroen h van was crude, loud and utilitarian to the bone, yet stylish and an adventure to drive in the most french way i could imagine. There is something fundamental in the design of citroens h van that causes people to smile when they see it.
The chassis number reveals that the hy was built in 1970. This is a limited edition model that has now become a collectors item. Here is your one stop shop for citroen hy vans come and see our stock now. This h van is for the south of france and is in good running order. An additional advantage, the hy truck could then be used for other transport.
Here is the right place for citroen hy vans either for buying, selling or servicing it. Link your active subscription or subscribe for instant access. We make no apology for referring to them as citroen hy vans. This vehicle is a ready to go to work, it is priced affordable and in conjunction with being longer. A modern van, it features a forwardcontrol layout and sliding side door for loading. Jan 17, 2019 the citroen h van, type h, htype or hy is a light truck or delivery van produced by the french car maker citroen between 1947 and 1981. Find and buy the citroen book or manual that you need. At the end of 1963, the hy72 and hz72 were launched, fitted with a new petrol engine.
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