1957 Citroën H Van

Highlights

• Previously restored and converted to a mobile coffee shop
• Versatile platform suitable for commercial, camper, or promotional use
• Supplied with a V5C registration document
• Running, driving condition, with scope to improve

The Appeal

They're undoubtedly the most sought-after catering vans on the market today. The Citroën H Van is one of the most recognisable commercial vehicles ever produced. Its corrugated steel panels and unmistakable silhouette have made it an icon of post-war French design. H Vans make wonderful food trucks, campers, and promotional vehicles.

This 1957 left-hand drive example was imported to the UK in 2013 and subsequently sold to an owner who restored it, changing the colour from white to its current multicoloured scheme and fitting it out as a mobile coffee outlet. It served in that commercial role for several years before being sold in 2019, briefly used again, and then placed in storage in 2020. The current keepers have fitted a new battery and report that the engine does run, though some recommissioning will be needed before it returns to the road.
Whether destined to resume life as a coffee shop, undergo a camper conversion, or serve as a distinctive promotional vehicle, this H Van offers a characterful and versatile starting point.

Key Information

• Mileage: 15,288 km (indicated, unwarranted)
• Country of registration: United Kingdom (imported from France in 2013)
• Technical inspection status: exempt from MOT and road tax
• Technical specs: four-cylinder petrol, three-speed manual gearbox
• Paperwork: V5C registration document

The Detail

• Restored and converted from a standard H Van to a mobile coffee outlet prior to 2014
• Colour changed from white to a multicoloured scheme during the conversion
• Used as a coffee shop until sold in 2019
• Placed in storage in 2020, where it has remained for approximately six years
• New battery fitted by the current keepers
• Reported to run, but will require recommissioning before road use

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