1982 Citroen Acadiane Van
Charming example
subject to recent restoration including re-con engine, gearbox, new clutch,
starter motor etc; huge fun potential
One of the
world's most innovative manufacturers, Citroen has a long and illustrious
history of producing fine and quirky vehicles across the whole motoring spectrum
from commercials to luxury saloons.
The 2CV offered a useful platform for
the light commercial market and by 1951 Citroen were producing a (very) light
van. The body was typically brilliant, with a corrugated single skin which was
immensely strong yet weighed very little – just as well as the diminutive
flat-twin had its work cut out. With just 375ccs on tap, progress was leisurely
to say the least, the snail pace being entirely appropriate to the 'escargot'
looks.
The chassis was modified and the rear suspension beefed up, a
utility version being marketed for the tradesman who could use the van during
the week for work and put in rear seats for the family to use on ‘le weekend’.
Thankfully the engine capacity gradually increased to 425ccs, culminating in the
full power 602cc version with 32bhp on tap. By then the iconic shape had morphed
into the more modern Diane, upon which model this particular van is based. In
production from 1977 until 1987, over 253,000 Acadianes were sold into a
lifetime of hard work.
This 1982 Right hand drive example seems to have
been one of the lucky ones, spending its life in Ireland until import to the UK
in 1997. It was purchased by our vendor in 2019, who went through the car
improving, refurbishing or replacing what-ever needed to be.
This
included, (but is not limited to) the engine, £1,100 worth of reconditioned lump
by well-regarded small engine tuner and rebuild hero ‘Vixen Racer’ resulting in
increased power and torque, a refurbished gearbox at a cost of £650, new clutch,
fitment of electronic ignition, alternator, starter motor, coil, belts, 5-new
tyres, 2 front door locks, oil cooler, battery, new shocks, rear wheel
cylinders, brake shoes, brake pipes, front discs, pads and master
cylinder.
The bodywork was largely sound, but did require new sills, 2
floor sections, a front heel panel and a full re-paint and fitment of new
carpets inside plus radio/CD player.
The history file includes a note
from the vendor on what he has done during his tenure, some photos of works
carried out (to the floor), 1 old MOT, the V5C, old style logbook, old SORN
notification, few sundry bills (inc. engine and gearbox detail) and current MOT
valid until October 2022 with no advisories recorded at 49,615
miles
Driven from Pershore to the sale, the car ran faultlessly and was
great fun to drive. An excellent promotional vehicle, or economical second car,
it is bodily sound with lots of useful work carried out and is ready to be
enjoyed.
For more information contact - [email protected]
Reg No: CRH627X
Chassis Number: VF7AYCD0010CD9Z05
Engine Size: 602
Docs: V5C; old style logbook; photos; sundry bills; note from vendor; 2 old MOT; current MOT October 2022 with no advisories
Estimate: £6,000+
Lot 66
Lot ended
Thursday 28/10/2021
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