This 1958 Citroen Vanstore is one of a small number of sliding-roof vans based the U23 platform, and was reportedly sold new in France before being imported to the US by its previous owner. The van was featured on BaT in 2013 and 2017, and has been with the seller for two years. The roof features a sliding outer layer with folding sides which can be opened into awnings, and power is sent from a 1,911cc inline-four to the rear wheels via a 4-speed manual transmission. This Vanstore is offered with a clean Arizona title in the seller’s name.

The Vanstore shared its front-end styling with the mid-1950s variants of the U23 commercial truck. This example is finished in pale green with red scripts on the front doors from a prior owner’s establishment in Castres, France. The finish is worn near the edges of most panels, and the paint has flaked off much of the sliding aluminum roof panel.

The sliding roof panel extends rearward, nearly doubling the length available under cover. The right-side and rear panels fold upwards, forming a full-length awning from just aft of the front doors to the rear of the resulting canopy.

The forward cabin features a large central tunnel housing the engine and transmission. Instrumentation is limited to a 100 km/h speedometer with a 5-digit odometer showing 1,445 kilometers. Total mileage is unknown. Loose-fitting covers are installed on both seats, and several items of switchgear are missing from the dash.

The 1,911cc inline-four is reportedly shared with the Citroen U23 commercial truck, and sends power to the rear wheels via a 4-speed manual transmission. The seller reports that the van has been stored during his ownership, and notes that it retains a 6-volt electrical system and driver-controlled spark advance.

The seller notes that the brakes do not function well, and should be serviced before the van is driven. Additional photos of the underside are provided to show the hardwood rear load floors, frame, and driveline components.

A walk-around video showing how the roof is extended is provided above, and images of the van in former use as a coffee shop are provided in the gallery.

A video of the van running is viewable above.