The Citroën H-Type vans (most commonly the Citroën HY), are a series of panel vans and light trucks, produced by French automaker Citroën for 34 years – from 1947 through 1981. They are notable for their industrial design, using many corrugated metal outer body panels to save material, weight, and costs. [1]

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The Citroën H Van, also known as the Type H, or HY, was a series of commercial vans that were introduced for the 1948 model year. While offered in a panel van body style, these cars were often converted into pickup trucks or other commercial vehicles.

The Citroën H Type is an iconic van of the French car manufacturer Citroën, which was produced from 1947 to 1981. One of the outstanding features of the Citroën H Type is its unique design. The body of the vehicle is made of curved sheet metal panels that give it its distinctive look.

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The Citroen H Van engine was designed to make servicing and repairs cheap and quick. In an age when complete brake failure was not uncommon to have the hand/emergency brake operate on the front wheels was very effective and reassuring, yet almost unique to Citroen.

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In 1961, the HY DI and HY DI were launched, fitted with a four cylinder Perkins diesel engine of 1 621cm3 capacity developing 42 bhp @ 3 600 rpm and rated at 7 CV. The six volt electrical system was replaced by a 12 volt one.

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Aug 21, 2020 · The Citroën HY Van’s drivetrain is quaint by today’s standards, with a 1.9-liter four-cylinder engine mated to a three-speed manual transmission (lacking synchromesh) in its first gear. The fully-independent suspension, on the other hand, pushed the boundaries of truck engineering for its time.