Category: H-Van Articles

Peugeot D3 First came in to manufacture in1950, also known as “The Pig Snout”. Front wheel drive produced by Chenard –Walcker subsequently Peugeot. One of my favourites however extremely rare and a good condition one will set you back anywhere from £10,000, one with a good chassis but in need of renovation will still set you back anything from £4000 upwards. Peugeot D4 In 1955 the D3 was replaced by the D4 which was virtually indistinguishable from outside to its...

When you build a workhorse as solid as the HY van, it’s pretty safe to say it’s going to be put through its paces in a thousand and one different ways. These kinds of vehicles are pretty much like blank canvases that you can do anything you want with – let your imagination run wild and your HY van will not let you down. To put it into context, here’s a look at just a few of the common guises...

The proliferation of street food wagons in recent years may give the impression that street food is a modern phenomenon, but actually it has a long history. We’d like to take a brief trip back in time and then bring things up to date by looking at how street food is becoming a big part of today’s culture. Street food wagons not only add to our enjoyment and variety of life but contribute significantly to the economy. In case you’re...

We decided to put this little article together to answer a few questions we often get asked and to tell you a little more of our services. Beautifully restored for catering (restored by John Roberts) Our main objective is to source Hy vans from Europe and deliver to our clients wherever they maybe.  We are in a strong position to do this with a French family, who have worked for Citroen for over 50 years has given us countless contacts....

First rolled off the production lines in 1959, the Renault Estafette would go on to become one of the most popular and downright iconic vans of its type ever introduced. Today, the Estafette has become something of a rare and cherished collector’s item, but the fact that there are still plenty of the things going strong is a testament to their bullet-proof build quality and overall appeal. But where did the story of the Estafette begin? Well, it was back...

As it’s 100% impossible to lay your hands on a brand-new HY Van these days, it’s inevitable that buying a decent example is going to require a keen eye and a careful hand. The average HY Van on sale across the UK right now is at least 40 years old and, if we’re honest, we all know what four decades on the roads can do to even the hardiest vehicles! As such, chances of finding an HY Van in showroom...

There are vans that anyone could recognise in a heartbeat and then there are the true icons you’ll never forget – HY vans being a prime example of the latter. What makes the Citroën HY van such a standout example is its outright uniqueness – there isn’t another van the world over that looks remotely like the HY or carries its charm. These days, the HY van has become something of a status symbol for tasteful collectors and classic car enthusiasts...