The U23, or Type 23, was a light (2-ton) truck introduced by Citron in 1936. Although the engine cowling and front body was looking similar with the Citron Traction Avant's, the U23 had a conventional rear-drive transmission.

The production lasted for a very long time, from the late thirties to the early sixties. One major customer was the French military, who ordered large quantities of Type 23s after the declaration of World War II. At the time of the German invasion, more than 12,000 Type 23 had been delivered in less than ten months. About 6000 Citron U23 were pressed into German service after the French defeat of june 1940.

There has been two distinct body styles, since the U23 underwent a major restyling in the fifties. The Citron U23 was replaced by the Citron 350 to 850, also called Belphegor.

Pictured here is a 1:43 scale replica of a French Citroen Type 23 light truck. Now in stock!

Dimensions:
Length: 4-1/2-inches
Width: 2-inches

Release Date: December 2019