Highlights
- Restoration that respects the original patina and period character
- Full service with numerous new parts
- MOT valid until September 2028
The Appeal
The Citroën AK400 is a van based on the 2CV, recognizable by its stretched wheelbase and generous cargo capacity. A true workhorse of rural France, it has held a special place in automotive history. Its air-cooled flat-twin, simple mechanicals and long-travel suspension made it a working tool well suited to small businesses and tradesmen.
This 1974 example has been renovated with a focus on preserving its patina and original character rather than a full restoration. According to the seller, the van drives very well and still has the look of a work vehicle that has weathered the decades.
Key Information
- Mileage: 1,347 km on the odometer
- Country of registration: France
- MOT: valid until September 2028
- Technical specifications: 602 cc air-cooled flat-twin, four-speed manual gearbox
- Documents: French carte grise (registration document)
The Details
- Renovation aimed at preserving the patina and period character rather than a full restoration
- Engine and gearbox oil changed
- New front and rear drum brakes
- New driveshaft boots
- Chassis and suspension arms treated with Rustol, then painted black
- Four new tires
- Wheels repainted
- New front bumper and headlights
- New side window seals
- Seat elastic straps replaced
- According to the seller, no body filler has been used
- Small 5 cm metal plate discreetly riveted to the front left floor pan
- Paint polished, not replaced
- Rear body interior presented as original; surface corrosion treated
- Four MOT certificates on file: 1992, 1994, 1996 and 2026
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