Highlights

Elegant, beautifully crafted wooden bodywork in fantastic condition
Solid and well presented chassis
French registration document and other documents present.

The appeal

With nearly 81,000 examples marked, the Citroën Type C was a huge success, thanks in large part to André Citroën's innovative manufacturing techniques, not unlike the production lines of Henry Ford's Model T at the time. Here we have a lesser-known commercial variant, a baker's van with a neat wooden body.

Presented in truly remarkable condition for a car that is now a century old, this charming Citroën is a particularly fine example, sure to be of interest to collectors of pre-war commercial cars.

History and documents

Vehicle registration document and numbers present.
First registration in 1927
Production ran from 1922 to 1926

Condition

Bright yellow paintwork, a colour that earned the C type the nickname of "little lemon" at the time.
Elegant, ornate wooden bodywork, with lines more akin to a shooting estate than a conventional van.
The chassis looks very solid and has been kept clean for sale.
Canvas roof with roll-up sides in very good condition.
Slightly weathered, as befits a classic car.
Previous restoration work has obviously been carried out in good condition.
No noticeable pitting or damage to the shiny parts.
Fitted with discreet aftermarket indicators
Stylish leatherette upholstery
No noticeable wear to the controls beyond the patina of age

The powertrain

800 cm3 four-cylinder petrol engine
Three-speed manual gearbox
At the time of writing, the HT wires had obviously been removed, as had one of the spark plugs, so we were unable to see the car in operation
The ignition magneto is currently being restored and will be reassembled by February 2024.
The seller reports no problems, so we believe the car to be in good mechanical condition.

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