Model Car 1964 Citroën Type HY72 Blue/Green and White - Mobile Fishmonger
Echelle: 1/43ème
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An Iconic Model of French Automotive Heritage
This 1964 Citroën Type HY72 miniature in mobile fishmonger livery captures the essence of an era when street vendors traversed the roads of France. With its characteristic blue/green and white body typical of food trade vehicles, this faithful reproduction instantly evokes the atmosphere of yesteryear's markets.
A true collector's item for automotive enthusiasts and French history, this miniature showcases Citroën's ingenuity in designing versatile utility vehicles that have influenced multiple generations.
Miniature Features
- Model: Citroën Type HY72 mobile fishmonger
- Brand: Citroën
- Year: 1964
- Scale: 1/43
- Color: Blue/green and white
- Protective case included: Yes
The Citroën Type H: Revolutionizing the French Utility Vehicle
Launched in 1947, the Citroën Type H revolutionized the utility vehicle world with its avant-garde design. This 1964 HY72 version represents the evolution of this iconic range, adapted to the specific needs of mobile trade. Its self-supporting body made of corrugated steel, a true aesthetic signature, offered exceptional durability while reducing the vehicle's weight.
The HY series was distinguished by its remarkable modularity, allowing for multiple configurations based on profession. The fishmonger version featured specialized equipment: refrigerated bins, drainage systems, and an interior layout optimized for storing and displaying seafood products.
With its 1.9-liter 4-cylinder engine and innovative front transmission inherited from the Traction series, the Type H provided reliability and maneuverability that appealed to professionals across France.
Citroën in the 1960s: Innovation at the Service of Daily Life
In 1964, Citroën was undergoing a remarkable expansion period under the leadership of Pierre Bercot. The brand with the chevrons solidified its reputation as an innovator with revolutionary vehicles like the DS, while maintaining a high-performing utility range with the Type H that dominated the French market at the time.
Founded in 1919 by André Citroën, the brand quickly established itself as a pioneer in the automotive industry. In the 1960s, it embodied French technical boldness with constant innovations: hydropneumatic suspension, power steering, and technical solutions often adopted by global competitors. This philosophy of innovation was also present in utility vehicles, where Citroën offered practical and durable solutions for all trades.
The "Tube" that Nourished France
Affectively nicknamed "the tube" by the French, the Citroën Type H became much more than a simple utility vehicle: it was a symbol of a rebuilding France that was modernizing. Mobile fishmongers equipped with Type H traveled hundreds of kilometers daily to bring fresh seafood to the most remote villages.
These vehicles were true rolling institutions. In the 1960s, the arrival of the fishmonger in his Citroën HY was a weekly event anticipated by the entire local population. Housewives recognized from afar the characteristic engine noise and gathered around the vehicle transformed into a pop-up shop.
A famous anecdote tells that a fishmonger from Normandy personalized his Type H so much that it became a tourist attraction in its own right. Summer visitors would photograph this vehicle adorned with marine murals, inadvertently making it an ambassador of French heritage. Some of these vehicles, after decades of service, are now restored and exhibited in automobile museums.
The Type H also inspired many artists and filmmakers, becoming a nostalgic symbol of the France of the Trente Glorieuses, an era where technical progress served a transforming daily life.
Complete Your Heritage Miniatures Collection
This miniature of the Citroën Type HY72 naturally finds its place in any collection dedicated to French vehicles or characterful utility vehicles. It harmonizes perfectly with other models from the Citroën range, notably reproductions of Citroën DS or Traction Avant from the same era.
Collectors passionate about French automobiles or the 1960s will particularly appreciate this piece that evokes an authentic and industrious France. It perfectly complements a thematic collection on advertising and commercial vehicles, reflecting the ingenuity of craftsmen and merchants of the time who adapted their working tools to their specific needs.
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How to understand the scales of miniatures?
Scale indicates the reduction ratio between the real car and the miniature. For example, at 1:43 scale, each centimeter on the miniature corresponds to 43 centimeters on the real vehicle.
Concretely, a 1/18 scale Ferrari model is approximately 25-30 cm long, while in 1/43 scale it measures approximately 10 cm.
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Does the model car come with protection?
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