Citroën Van Books - History and Models

Citroën Type H, la camionnette star (Top Model)

The Citroën H was already a striking appearance when it was introduced in 1947. Front-wheel drive and a body with corrugated panels and a lot of loading space were not commonplace. The Citroën H was produced until 1981. In addition to France, Citroën Hs also rolled off the production line in Belgium, the Netherlands and Portugal.

This book from the Top Model series describes the development and evolution of this famous Citroën van. The text is supplemented with many hundreds of photos and technical data.

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La Citroën 2 CV Fourgonnette de mon père (5e édition)

Launched in March 1951, the utility van version is a derivative of the famous Citroën 2CV, which was available in several versions: Type AU (1951 - 1956), Type AZU (1954 - 1978), Type AK 350 (1963 - 1970) and Type AKS 400 (1970 - 1978).

From 1951 to 1978, more than 1.25 million Citroën 2CV Vans were produced and manufactured all over the world and marketed without advertising campaigns. Rediscover here the exceptional journey of these sober and economical racing cars, adapted to all climates, with their air-cooled engine, which is particularly suitable for developing countries.

• Richly illustrated, this book traces in detail the history and evolution of the Citroën 2 CV Fourgonnette.
• This volume of the collection "La voiture de mon père" is not only a source of in-depth information for the owner, but also a concise guide to originality.
• The technology, variants, modifications and special versions are described in detail.
• Contains more than 230 period photos, many of which have never been published.

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Citroën Type H - Les utilitaires populaires des Trente Glorieuses

This first volume in a new series on popular utility vehicles of the post-war boom years is dedicated to the Citroën Type H.
It brings together key information on its history and highlights the human connection to this iconic model, which remained in the Citroën range for thirty-four years. The well-known "TUB" is presented with a nostalgic tone, reflecting its lasting presence in the French landscape.

The book also features period miniature models of the van, which inspired generations of children in toy-shop windows. More than 250 mostly unpublished photographs, along with documents and toys, are reproduced in large format to allow full appreciation of each scene.

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Le Citroën Type H de mon père

The Type H undoubtedly embodies a revolution in the utility sector. Its design is based on simple ideas: front-wheel drive, monocoque body and exemplary modularity. These concepts, even today, constitute the foundations of all utility vehicles on the market.
The Type H, produced from June 1947 to December 1981 with half a million units, remains incomparable and the secret of its exceptional longevity.

This van has adapted to the needs of industrial bodybuilders, undergoing various transformations such as lengthening, raising, compression, cutting, and sometimes even a total metamorphosis while retaining its characteristic pig nose.
The authors, "Citroenist" experts, reveal here an original study, accompanied by remarkable iconography, offering an in-depth look at the history and unique evolution of the Type H.

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