Basic information and history

The Citroën Acadiane was manufactured between 1978 and 1987 and was Citroën's answer to the need for a simple, easy-to-drive and affordable light delivery van. Its foundation was taken from the Dyane, whose front end and body panels were combined with a spacious cargo area at the rear, and it shared its technology with the 2CV family: an air-cooled two-cylinder boxer engine of 602 cubic centimetres, front-wheel drive, a four-speed manual gearbox and the characteristic soft suspension with interconnected spring units. The result was a van capable of surprisingly large load volumes relative to its weight, with a level of comfort that few contemporary delivery vehicles could match.

This example is a 1987 Citroën Acadiane, meaning it is from the model's final year of production, making it one of the last built out of a total of just over 250,000 examples produced. The car has been imported from France and has had a total of five owners. The odometer reading is 5,000 km and can be guaranteed according to the seller.

After being imported to Sweden, the vehicle underwent an extensive restoration including an engine rebuild, new brake cylinders and a body rebuild using thicker-gauge steel, after which it was put into service as a bread delivery vehicle. Since then, the cargo area has been fitted with a removable frame insert with a bed solution, allowing the car to be used as a simple camper van. The seller describes it as a useful and fun car with many possible uses. There are no loans on the vehicle and no deductible VAT.

Equipment and options

• Spare wheel
• Fire extinguisher
• Camping bed in the cargo area
• Roof rack

The car is not in original condition. The engine has been rebuilt by Micke at Full Fart in Uddevalla, and the body and sheet metal panels have been rebuilt by a company in Stockholm using steel thicker than the original. The cargo area features a camper van conversion in the form of a removable frame insert with a double bed, meaning the car can easily be restored to a pure cargo configuration when load volume is needed.

Condition

Both the paintwork and the body are described by the seller as being in excellent condition, which should be viewed in light of the completed body rebuild using thicker-gauge steel. The windows are stated to be in good condition.

According to the seller, the interior is in good condition, as is the instrument panel, while the headliner is described as being in excellent condition. The instrumentation is free of warning lights, the trip odometer works, all seatbelts function, and the climate control system is operational.

Tyres and wheels are stated to be in good condition.

Mechanically, the engine and gearbox are described as being in excellent condition, while the brakes are stated to be in good condition. According to the seller, the engine starts and runs faultlessly, the clutch works, and the gearbox shifts without any issues. The car is drivable as it stands and has passed inspection, with validity stated until 2028-05-31.

Service history

The vehicle is stated to be fully serviced following the restoration, but the seller lacks service history from before the engine was rebuilt. The seller states that receipts and documentation confirming the service history are included for the work related to the restoration, where the engine rebuild was carried out by Micke at Full Fart in Uddevalla and the bodywork by a company in Stockholm. New brake cylinders were also part of the work carried out during the restoration after importation. A full account of the engine rebuild can be obtained by contacting Micke at Full Fart in Uddevalla, who carried out the work and is a well-regarded company within the Swedish 2CV community. Photo documentation of the body restoration is also available.

Summary

A 1987 Citroën Acadiane, built during the model's final year of production and imported from France. The car has undergone a thorough restoration with a rebuilt engine, new brake cylinders and a body rebuilt using thicker-gauge steel, and has subsequently been fitted with a removable frame insert with a double bed for use as a simple camper van.

With 5,000 km on the odometer, a guaranteed mileage, five previous owners, documented service history and a passed inspection, the car presents itself as a useful and flexible example of an air-cooled classic that is becoming increasingly rare in usable condition. A car for anyone who wants to combine the charm of 2CV technology with practical usefulness.