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This website was built by Allan Evans and is now owned and administered by Dragon Classics Workshop, Citroen H van restoration Specialists and the Technicians behind the original website and the famous Ford Pinto engine conversion.
The huge amount of information Dragon Classics publish here is proof that they are different to other companies. Most won't share information, let alone tell you how to build your own Catering Hatch, rebuild your own Brakes, or Set the Distributor Timing, etc.
The team are not just experts in the mechanics and bodywork for Citroen H vans, but are true enthusiasts. They can rebuild and supply everything from Wiper Motors to Rebuilt Gearboxes and engines.
Dragon Classics Workshop,
Unit 2/3 Ty Mawr, Water street,
Abergele,
Conwy
LL22 7SW
Tel : +44 1745 823901
Citroen H Van History
Contrary to what you might read elsewhere the Citroën H Van was not designed as a simple Van, it was the most advanced light commercial of it's day. While it may have the appearance of being a simple design, it is actually quite complex.
It was initially conceived around 1943 as a light weight, high capacity front wheel driven van that was full of innovation. At a time when commercial vehicles, and indeed most saloon cars of the day, were built using a separate, heavy, cart sprung chassis and a bolt on body, the Type H was different.
It was the first mass produced Van to utilise monocoque construction, where the body and chassis were designed as an integrated unit with all wheel, independent suspension by Torsion bars. Nothing else in the class was as light or so strong. Even the famous VW Transporter that was launched 4 years later was heavier with half the load capacity and built using a separate chassis.
To continue reading more about the H vans History, click here HISTORY
For Technical information, like how to rebuild the Brakes, click here TECHNICAL
For Buyers Guide click here BUYERS GUIDE
Who are we and why did we create this web site?
We are a group of enthusiasts who have created this website to help all those with an H van to find out what they need to keep them running.
It documents Citroen H van History, Technical, Buyers Guide, Citroen H vans For Sale and Wanted, How to construct your own Catering Hatch, Suppliers that have H vans for sale, Spares suppliers, Restorers, Useful contacts, etc.
This website is dedicated to helping enthusiasts restore their own van and provide help and information on parts, suppliers, etc like our new page on how to construct your own Catering Hatch.
CITROEN TYPE H, H VAN, HY or HZ?
On introduction in 1949 the Citroen H van had a designation of Citroen Type H. This was soon replaced by the designation Type HY and HZ. Most of the surviving vehicles are Type HY's and this is by far the more common name associated with the vehicle. We make no apology for referring to them as Citroen HY vans.