Highlights: – 1.9-litre four-cylinder engine, petrol, manual transmission – Citroën HY van with the typical corrugated bodywork – Two-tone orange and cream paintwork with painted bee artwork on the side panels – Rear cargo area fitted out as a mobile catering van with a serving hatch – Brown leatherette front seats and cream-painted cab The professional seller offers for sale this 1957 Citroën HY, powered by a 1.9-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, paired with a manual transmission. Finished in a cheerful combination of orange and cream, this HY has been set up as a charming mobile shop, with a hinged serving hatch in the left-hand side panel and hand-painted bee artwork on the flanks. Few light commercial vehicles are as instantly recognisable as the Citroën HY. Introduced in 1947 as the successor to the TUB, it was built in Aulnay-sous-Bois until 1981 and sold in huge numbers as a delivery van, ambulance, bakery and market truck. Its corrugated sheet-steel body, a lightweight and inexpensive way to build a strong, rigid shell, gives the HY its unmistakable look, while the front-wheel-drive layout and the flat, low load floor made it exceptionally practical. The 1911 cc four-cylinder engine is derived from the one used in the Traction Avant, which made it simple and easy to maintain. This example has a bright cab with cream-painted metalwork, a simple dashboard with a large steering wheel and brown leatherette seating. The rear compartment has a wooden floor and wooden side lining with a counter shelf, together with a bench along one side, and the double rear doors open wide for easy access. Today the HY is a favourite at food markets, festivals and events, and it would equally suit a collector looking for an eye-catching period Citroën. Condition of the bodywork & paint 4 — Very Good. Clean with minimal wear; might need minor replacements for small missing or broken parts. Condition of the interior 4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time. Technical condition 3 — Good. Bodywork or mechanical repairs needed; drives. Overall condition 3 — Good. Bodywork or mechanical repairs needed; drives. This item is sold on an as-is basis. The condition of this item is the opinion of the seller and may differ from your own opinion. Photos and descriptions of the listing are for information purposes only. We encourage all potential bidders to inspect the vehicle before placing a bid. Please contact us by phone or email to schedule an appointment. All auction vehicles offered have a reserve price. You have only won the item if the seller accepts your bid. Price changes and errors reserved. The 14-day right of withdrawal does not apply to this auction. This vehicle is currently located in: Namur province, Belgium. This vehicle drives, brakes and shifts. The vehicle has a Belgian registration. The chassis number is 120792. The buyer is responsible for registration in his own country and responsible for delivery and collection of any vehicle purchased at the auction. The description of this vehicle is, to the best of the seller’s knowledge, accurate and not misleading. Route 66 Auctions requests a range of detail about the vehicle from the seller and performs a level of due diligence. However, potential buyers must independently satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the description. We strongly advise potential buyers to view or arrange inspections as well as conduct any research they feel is necessary before committing to bid or buy. Please note that it is not uncommon for classic or collectible vehicles to have received cosmetic repairs in the past, to rectify damage or refresh appearance, and this work may be hard to see even upon visual inspection. Unless there is an explicit statement by the seller to the contrary, please assume that any vehicle could have had bodywork or paintwork. Photographs may not reflect the exact true colour or exact full condition of the vehicle. It is a bidder’s responsibility to assure themselves of the colour and condition of a vehicle, including its interior and the existence of any remedial bodywork or paintwork, before committing to bid or buy. Read more