Highlights

• Rare commercial variant, retaining period coachwork by Carrosserie Paul Gillaume
• Presented in very good overall condition, maintaining much of its originality 
• With recent attention to the electrical system, we understand the van to be in good working condition

The Appeal

 

 

The History and Paperwork

• While the exact year of manufacture is unknown to the vendor, it’s evidently a later example with the radiator in front of the engine
• The date of first registration is officially recorded as 29/08/1985 on the French registration documents - suggesting it was re-registered after a long period off the road
• 70,010 kilometres indicated on the odometer
• French documentation present
• Current number plates fitted

 

The Condition

• Remarkably original with much of the Paul Gillaume wooden bodywork present
• Vibrant green paintwork refinished at some point to a high standard
• The woodwork presents well overall but is naturally exhibiting some age-commensurate deterioration
• All the brightwork and ironmongery looks in good shape
• Functioning drop-down tailgate
• The chassis looks to be in excellent order, with no signs of corrosion or damage
• Timber-lined cabin with rear viewing window
• The vinyl upholstery and door cards are in lovely order
• Some wear to the floor mats, pedals and steering wheel
• The instrumentation reads clearly
• Vented windscreen - still operating well

 

The Mechanics 

• 2,120 cc four-cylinder engine
• Three-speed manual gearbox
• This example now features modern wiring
• All present nickel under the bonnet]
• We understand that the engine to be running correctly
• The vendor doesn't report any mechanical issues