The Citroen Type H is the iconic French panel van whose corrugated bodywork made it a style icon of the 1950s and 1960s, and the Type H WildCamp concept reimagines it as a fully modern retro camper van. Built on a current Citroen Jumper, it pairs the unmistakable vintage Type H silhouette with a complete Pössl Roadcamp R living conversion, so you get classic looks and a genuinely habitable off-grid motorhome in one package.
What is the Citroen Type H WildCamp?
The Citroen Type H entered production half a century ago and, while it never matched the commercial success of its Volkswagen rival, it still remains a style icon for classic vans. The WildCamp concept revives that look by dressing a modern Citroen Jumper in a Type H body kit developed with Italy's Caselani Automobili. The result is a retro van that looks vintage but drives like a current commercial vehicle, finished in a 1977 beige color that pays tribute to classic safari cars and motorhomes. As New Atlas reported when the concept debuted, it is van life with a heavy dose of nostalgia.
What is inside this retro camper van?
Inside, the camper van uses a Roadcamp R conversion from German specialist Pössl. The amenities include a kitchen area, a rear bed, a multi-leaf dining table and a full bathroom. You can enjoy a full sized shower inside as well as a fully equipped kitchen with a dual-burner gas stove, a stainless steel sink and a fridge or freezer. It is a properly self-contained layout, which is exactly what buyers searching for a Citroen retro camper van want: vintage character without giving up modern comfort.
What are the Citroen Type H WildCamp specs?
Powered by a BlueHDi diesel engine, the WildCamp has 161 hp on tap, managed through intelligent features like ABS, electronic stability control and hill start assist. A Poclain traction control system with a limited-slip differential helps you get grip on all surfaces and angles, and the 9 inch Alpine infotainment system keeps you navigating flawlessly and playing your favorite music anywhere. Compared with a standard Citroen van vintage build, the WildCamp adds real all-road ability to the retro shell.
Can you buy a Citroen Type H WildCamp?
While the WildCamp remains a concept and show vehicle, determined buyers can assemble the package piece by piece. You can order the Citroen Jumper L2H2 with the Pössl Roadcamp R kit and then add the Caselani Type H body kit, sold through the official Type H by Caselani programme for around €27,132. It is not the cheapest conversion route, but for a true retro camper Citroen feel it is one of the coolest. If your taste runs to other adventure-ready machines, browse our cars collection, the rugged MEV Hummer HX-T off-road SUV and the custom lifted Lamborghini Urus, or the all-terrain Segway Villain UTV.
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