Highlights

• A less frequently seen commercial variant of the much admired Type B14
• Richly patinated - as befits a vehicle approaching its hundredth birthday
• Remarkably original, complete and well preserved
• Excellent potential as a refurbishment project, offered for sale after a period of dry storage

The appeal

The Type B14 was introduced in October 1926 at the Paris Motor Show. An entirely new platform for Citroën, it boasted an ultra-light chassis that was used as the basis for several body styles, including a range of utility vehicles.

Here we have a very original bakery van dating from 1927. It has a rich patina to the paintwork although the wooden rear body remains in very good condition. Having been in storage since 2017, it now requires a mechanical overhaul. For those looking for a vintage Citroën utility vehicle, this is an excellent opportunity.

History and documents

• Belonged to the seller's father
• Last MOT was in 2013
• The van has been sitting unused a dry garage since 2017
• Various spares, including tyres, are included
• Hand-painted French registration number

Condition

• Wooden body of the baker's van in very good condition
• The canvas bonnet appears to be in very good condition
• Original straight bodywork apparently free of any noticeable corrosion
• Slight tarnish on chrome parts
• The interior has already undergone some refurbishment work
• Some signs of age-related wear on controls and upholstery
• Aluminium sill plate added to running boards
• The chassis looks very sound, with no apparent problems

Powertrain

• Four-cylinder 1,583 cc petrol engine producing 22 bhp
• Three-speed gearbox
• Front and rear leaf spring suspension
• Everything under the bonnet appears to be complete and in good condition.

The seller informs us that it will require some recommissioning work, having not been driven since before entering storage in 2017

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