this is the police/mail van from many European countries from years ago. Often starred in movies from its era and loved by everyone who remembers it. I still see them here in Copenhagen from time to time and they always bring a smile to my face
When I was a kid in the '70's these were all around me on the roads (The Netherlands). They were then hugely popular too but more because they were cheap cargo haulers/maintenance vans etc. etc...
Actually, it’s wrongly called le TUB or Le Tube even by the french. The TUB or Traction Utilitaire Bass - (loosely translated as Low Delivery Front Drive Van) was the predecessor of the Citroën HY, produced between 1939/41), but remained in people’s mind when the HY was launched.
Feeling vibes from the movie “high tension”. This van deserves a cult following from that movie alone. You couldn’t have had a more perfectly creepy/ridiculous car for that movie IMO
In the mid sixties, I was a student, and my summer job was working as a delivery driver. I was given an old Citroën H. It wasn't much fun to drive with its very heavy steering and brakes and poor ventilation. I dont really regret it !
Icon and legendary in its own niche genre, I don't think any other van has such a marque in this category of heritage. Personally think the design has so much character...by the bucket. I might have to buy the Solido 1/18 scale model of it, already have a 1/43 model, its such a charming little fella.😋💨💯💨😎💨👍
"Very well thought through".... except it doesn't have an oil filter... so after around 5000 km... the engine had to be rebuild, so most of these have their engines replaced with of a Ford Pinto.
The vehicle of choice for a phantom thief!
this is the police/mail van from many European countries from years ago. Often starred in movies from its era and loved by everyone who remembers it. I still see them here in Copenhagen from time to time and they always bring a smile to my face
Like when Olsen Banden travels to Jylland, they use one of these cars.
Yeah exactly. classic
When I was a kid in the '70's these were all around me on the roads (The Netherlands). They were then hugely popular too but more because they were cheap cargo haulers/maintenance vans etc. etc...
I love the urban, industrial look of it. Very European van.
@@ZerokillerOppel1 And Ice Cream van too..
Lookin cool joker
Morgana
Too old to be a hipster but I'd love one of those.
Actually, it’s wrongly called le TUB or Le Tube even by the french.
The TUB or Traction Utilitaire Bass - (loosely translated as Low Delivery Front Drive Van) was the predecessor of the Citroën HY, produced between 1939/41), but remained in people’s mind when the HY was launched.
Sometimes called « junker » .
American Van : Free Candy
French Van : Free Croissant
German Van: Free beer
Feeling vibes from the movie “high tension”. This van deserves a cult following from that movie alone. You couldn’t have had a more perfectly creepy/ridiculous car for that movie IMO
The Citroën H type is not a TUB, Those are two different vehicles !
I don't blame you, many people are doing the mistake.
It's so cool that there's a body kit for the current model van that dresses it up as a homage to these vans. It actually look reasonable.
Lovely Citroen Traction Avant💙
Needed to be twice as long and show me all the features!
Ralph111417 - And the quirks!
Wait for Doug DeMuro to make a video on this van.
WE ARE GETTING OUT OF MEMENTOS WITH THIS ONE
Que belleza desde argentina
In the mid sixties, I was a student, and my summer job was working as a delivery driver. I was given an old Citroën H. It wasn't much fun to drive with its very heavy steering and brakes and poor ventilation. I dont really regret it !
Ótimo momento de nostálgico!
I guess actually looking inside the damn thing wasn't an option... or was it just an empty shell
Icon and legendary in its own niche genre, I don't think any other van has such a marque in this category of heritage. Personally think the design has so much character...by the bucket. I might have to buy the Solido 1/18 scale model of it, already have a 1/43 model, its such a charming little fella.😋💨💯💨😎💨👍
This is the Euro version of the truck in Jeepers Creepers.
if you look closely at various vehicles in Star Wars, you will see much of the same aesthetic.
Moroccan police 🚔 use it 4 decades ❤
I want one but I’m State side :(
you can import it with ease
@@GiordanDiodato elaborate
FWD = no transmission tunnel; IRS = no rear beam axle, so low loading floor with unobstructed loading area.
Sadly you can't get these for a reasonal price anymore. They're also all converted to foodtrucks so if you want a normal one you're not in luck
A cklassic is a classic
How much?
Looks one of the box vans on aliexpress
It’s a Citroen, but at times it’s a cat
We make the best
I like them but to slow for modern driving add a bit of pep sorted!
Wheeler Dealers found a Ford crossflow conversion that fitted nicely I think it was bored out to 2.1 or 2.2 litres as well.
@@SuperMadpom I think they got it from a supplier in Wales.
Oh ,just rememerd saw one at car meet with 5 cyl Audi engine fitted, much to the annoyance of citreon h clique .
"Very well thought through".... except it doesn't have an oil filter... so after around 5000 km... the engine had to be rebuild, so most of these have their engines replaced with of a Ford Pinto.
A Ford Pinto? That's a very rare sight here in Europe. I assume you're an American?
@@ZerokillerOppel1 No, but it's a common engine conversion. But you can probably use the engine of a Ford Escort...
ugliest vehicle ever...
At least it's not boring!