Service-Ready: Citroën HY
Own a fully-fabricated vintage Citroën HY — curated, inspected, and imported for U.S. operators who need reliability from day one.
Service-Ready vehicles are the most popular choice among U.S. operators. These Citroën HY vans have already lived a working life — often as coffee, catering, or retail vehicles — and are selected for reliability, drivability, and speed to launch.
What Is a Service-Ready Vehicle?
This Citroën HY type bridges the gap between raw potential and full showpiece. These vehicles arrive with a usable interior, proven commercial history, and verified mechanical condition — allowing owners to begin operating immediately while refining details over time.
Current Inventory
1980 Citroën HY72 — Green
This 1980 Citroën HY72 is a service-ready vintage commercial vehicle, previously operated for light catering and coffee service and prepared for continued commercial use.
A strong runner with real working history, this HY represents one of the most practical and reliable entry points into vintage vehicle ownership for U.S. businesses.
Price - $89,000
Highlights
- Year / Model: Citroën HY72 (1980)
- VIN: Certified
- Status: Mechanically inspected and serviced by UK Citroen expert
- Origin: Bury, United Kingdom
- Location: Sailing Now (Arriving January 2026)
Vehicle Condition
- Structurally sound body and chassis
- Welding and structural repairs completed to wheel arches, doors, C-pillars, and rain gutters
- Lower exterior elements repainted; protective powder coating applied to wheels and bumpers
- Four new tires fitted
Mechanical Condition
- Engine fully serviced and running smoothly
- Major engine wear components replaced, including head gasket, timing belt, water pump, fan blade, engine mount, and clutch assembly
- Gearbox refurbished with new oil and seals; smooth gear changes confirmed
- Brake system fully overhauled (new master cylinder, copper brake lines, fresh fluid); firm pedal and stable hydraulic pressure
- Exhaust system repaired with new exhaust box and manifold gasket
- Cooling system refreshed; stable operating temperature during test runs
Import & Documentation
- Cleared U.S. customs and import compliance
- All duties, fees, and logistics handled prior to arrival
- Ready for U.S. registration and commercial use upon delivery
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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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