A bit more on the French H Van meeting I posted earlier:
http://passionnement-citroen.blogspot.c ... ouars.html
A rough translation:
More than 80 vehicles of collection, some unique in the world, will be exhibited next weekend for the 70 years of the famous van Type H.
It is a historic weekend in more ways than one is preparing to welcome the orangery of the castle of Thouars. On Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 May there will be exhibited more than 80 Citroën collection vehicles, some of which are absolutely unique in the world. An unprecedented event that we owe to the national club "H tender and seasoned", chaired by François Delvenne, who has resided for several years in Bouille-Saint-Varent.
"After organizing a crossing of Paris in 2007 for the 60 years of Type H, there was nothing special for the 70 years, " says the president. But Citroën asked us to set up a national event. I said OK, but not in Paris ... " This is how, thanks to a global budget of about 40,000 € and a year of work, the Thouars and their neighbors will be able to enjoy a sacred spectacle, which is more free.
The Type H, the famous chevron brand pick-up truck, will obviously be the star. In particular, there are rare or even unique models: a Tub (the ancestor of Type H), a Type G (halfway between the Type H and the 2 CV), a Tubik (an electric and futuristic prototype of 2009) There will also be a Citroën Visa du Samu unique in the world, just like the 2CV all in wood (fruit trees) realized by Michel Robillard, a genuine passionate. "They are vehicles that remind many people of many memories , " summarizes the president, who himself possesses several models, baptized as tradition wants: Hémile, Hémilien and Hobélix ...
The Type H is also an international star. The proof: a Japanese journalist will make the trip to Thouars just to attend the event! "In Japan, Type H is a rage, " says François Delvenne. People restore them in food-trucks (trucks) and settle down at the foot of the buildings. Always young, this Type H!
No pictures from my French friend yet...
