Citroën Acadiane | 1986

Citroën Acadiane | 1986

Highlights:

– 0.6-litre two-cylinder engine, petrol, manual transmission

– 100,000 km on the odometer

– Imported from the south of France and subsequently restored

– Converted into a compact camper with a bespoke wooden storage build in the rear

– Registered in Germany as a light commercial vehicle (LKW registration)

The seller offers for sale this 1986 Citroën Acadiane, powered by a 0.6-litre two-cylinder engine, paired with a manual transmission. Finished in a bright blue, the van was imported from the south of France and has since been restored, and it now shows 100,000 km on the odometer. A tow hitch is fitted to the rear, and the van is registered in Germany as a light commercial vehicle.

The load area has been fitted out with a bespoke wooden shelving and storage system, giving the Acadiane a practical, van-life style layout. Small fairy lights have been added inside for evenings away, and the compact footprint and simple mechanicals make it an easy vehicle to use as either a weekend camper or a straightforward load carrier.

The Acadiane was introduced by Citroën in 1978 as the successor to the earlier AK van, combining the load-carrying rear end of a small commercial vehicle with the running gear of the Dyane, itself closely related to the legendary 2CV. Its name is a portmanteau of “AK” and “Dyane”, reflecting that lineage. Built until 1987 primarily for French tradespeople and small businesses, the Acadiane became known for its light weight, simple air-cooled twin-cylinder engine and low running costs, qualities that have since made surviving examples popular as characterful, easy-to-maintain classics for touring and camping conversions like this one.

On the road, the air-cooled two-cylinder engine and simple, boxy bodywork keep the Acadiane light and easy to drive, in keeping with its commercial-vehicle roots. The German light-commercial registration underlines that practical character, even as this particular example has been set up to double as a compact, self-sufficient camper for weekends and longer trips alike.

Condition of the bodywork & paint

4 — Very Good. Clean with minimal wear; might need minor replacements for small missing or broken parts.

Condition of the interior

4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time.

Technical condition

4 — Very Good. Mechanically solid, with potential for minor servicing.

Overall condition

4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time.

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This car is currently located in: Baden-Württemberg state, Germany.

This car drives, brakes and shifts.

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