Highlights

Fitted out as a catering vehicle with equipment included in the sale, including Fracino coffee machine
Business ready - start your Coffee and Toastie business immediately!
Gas safety certificate valid until October 2026
Engine rebuilt by Dragon Classics Wales, with invoices available
Extensive mechanical overhaul including brakes, steering, and electrics

The Appeal

Think of this not merely as a classic van but as a business opportunity.

The Citroën HY is one of the most recognisable commercial vehicles ever produced, its distinctive corrugated bodywork and characterful silhouette ensuring it stands out wherever it goes. Originally manufactured between 1947 and 1981, the HY has enjoyed a remarkable second life as a sought-after mobile catering vehicle.

This 1969 example has been prepared as a catering truck and has benefited from significant mechanical work. The engine has been rebuilt by Dragon Classics Wales, the braking system overhauled, a partial power steering kit fitted, and the wiring tidied. The front wheel arch has been repaired and repainted, and the vendor states the van runs well since this work was completed.

Inside, the van has been fitted out with new flooring, lighting, catering equipment, painted cupboards, and varnished work surfaces. The vendor notes a few rust patches but considers them in keeping with the vehicle's character. All catering equipment pictured is included in the sale.

Key Information

Mileage: 22,200 miles (indicated)
Country of registration: United Kingdom
Technical inspection status: MOT/road tax exempt
Technical specs: 1.9-litre four-cylinder petrol, three-speed manual
Paperwork: invoices for engine rebuild available; gas safety certificate valid until October 2026, V5C present

The Detail

Left-hand drive example, first UK registered in 2007 according to DVLA data
Two former UK registered keepers recorded
Engine rebuilt by Dragon Classics Wales, with invoices available
Gearbox ratios checked
Partial power steering kit fitted
Brake servo and soft compound shoes fitted
Four wheel cylinders, master cylinder, and bottle seal replaced
Wiring tidied with new ignition switch and fusebox fitted
Front wheel arch repaired, new wheel arch fitted and painted
New flooring fitted inside the catering area
New lighting installed
Fracino coffee machine, new coffee grinder, new grill, and new fridge included
Cupboards painted, work surfaces rubbed down and varnished
The vendor notes a few rust patches but states they do not detract from the vehicle's appearance
The vendor states the van runs well since the mechanical work was completed
All catering equipment shown in the listing photographs is included in the sale, including Fracino coffee machine

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