Build-Ready: Citroën HY
Own a structurally sound vintage Citroën HY — curated, inspected, and imported for builders who want full creative control.
Build-Ready vehicles are foundational Citroën HY vans selected for their integrity, originality, and mechanical baseline. These vans provide exceptional bones — allowing buyers to shape the vehicle entirely around their own vision, fabrication partners, or non-traditional use cases.
What Is a Build-Ready Vehicle?
A Build-Ready Citroën HY is the purest starting point we offer. These vehicles are not pre-configured for catering or retail — instead, they are carefully sourced for buyers who want to design and execute their own build.
Rather than paying for finishes or systems you may remove, Build-Ready vehicles prioritize structural integrity, verified mechanical condition, and clean metalwork. Retro Roll handles sourcing, inspection, importation, and documentation — so you can focus on your vision.
Current Inventory
1966 Citroën HY72 — Bronze
This 1966 Citroën HY72 is structurally sound, mechanically certified, vintage vehicle offered as a clean foundation for a custom build. Sourced from France and imported with full documentation, it delivers exceptional bones, verified drivability, and flexibility.
Price - $76.000
Highlights
- Year / Model: Citroën HY72 (1966)
- VIN: Certified
- Status: Cleared customs and imported, mechanically inspected and work completed.
- Origin: Bagnols-sur-Cèze (South of Lyon, France)
- Location: Newport Beach, CA
Vehicle Condition
- Structurally sound body and chassis
- Short wheelbase (SWB)
- Clean exterior metalwork with original character preserved
- Verified baseline inspection completed
Mechanical Condition
- Engine serviced and running smoothly
- Brake system inspected and functioning properly
- Suitable mechanical foundation for fabrication or conversion
- Stateside/USA Automotive Work Completed:
- 3-row re-cored radiator
- Electric power steering install
- Carburetor inspection + adjustment
- Brake system rebuild + custom fabricated rear line
- Headlight/tail light wiring repair
- Horn install, dash electrical cleanup
- Fluids, spare tire, and driver-side mirror hardware replacement
Import & Documentation
- French title (Carte Grise)
- Street-legal and USA titled
- All duties, fees, and compliance handled prior to arrival
Heritage & Provenance
Produced between 1947 and 1981, the Citroën HY became a symbol of postwar European commerce — valued for its durability, adaptability, and unmistakable design.
Originally used by tradespeople, caterers, postal services, and small businesses across Europe, these vehicles were built to work — and built to last.
Today, that same heritage gives the HY its enduring appeal: a vehicle with history, purpose, and presence — thoughtfully reintroduced for modern entrepreneurs.
A Personal Note from the Founders
We’re Dana and Chad Mack — partners in life and founders of Retro Roll.
Retro Roll is our shared vision, born from a deep appreciation for vintage craftsmanship and the belief that great businesses deserve to stand out.
Our journey began across Europe — from Marseille to London — sourcing Citroën HY vans and learning firsthand what it takes to bring them to the U.S. the right way. Along the way, we built a trusted network of specialists, navigated the complexities of import and compliance, and refined a process we now use to help others make this investment with confidence.
We don’t just broker these vehicles — we own them, operate them, and understand them inside and out. That experience is what makes Retro Roll a trusted partner for entrepreneurs looking to build something distinctive.
Chad & Dana Mack
Founders, Retro Roll
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