1:24 Citroen H Van "Crepe Mobile" With Figure's - Ebbro

1:24 Citroen H Van "Crepe Mobile" With Figure's - Ebbro

Parts also Included:

• Three figures for that version of the mobile creperie.
• Photo-etched parts
• Plastic parts
• Clear Plastic Parts
• Rubber Tyres
• Decals
• Instructions 

History

The Citroen H Van is a Panel Van (Light truck)produced by the French automaker Citroen between 1947 and 1981. It was developed as a simple front wheel driven van after World War ll. A total of 473,289 were produced in 34 years in factories in France and Belgium.

Design

Like the 1934 Citroën Traction Avant, the H had a unitary body with no separate frame, four-wheel independent suspension, and front-wheel drive. For a commercial van, this combination provided unique benefits - a flat floor very close to the ground, and 6 ft (180 cm) standing height, with a side loading door.

The distinctive corrugated body work used throughout the period of production was inspired by German Junkers (Aircraft) starting from the First World War until the 1930s, the three engined Junkers Ju 52 being the last to use this construction. Henry Ford also adopted this construction for the Ford Tri-Motor passenger aircraft. The ribs added strength without adding weight, and required only simple, low cost press tools. The flat body panels were braced on the inside by 'top hat' box sections, at right angles to the ribs. The welded floor was strong enough to support a horse.