hi there
looking for pictures and info on the type 23 trucks its for a restoration project
many thanks
lee g
Citroen Type 23
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Citroen Type 23
Feldwebel Kruger
4th Kompanie
1st Battalion
FJR3
1FJD
"The Green Devils"
Somewhere in the Med
4th Kompanie
1st Battalion
FJR3
1FJD
"The Green Devils"
Somewhere in the Med
Re: Citroen Type 23
This one is owned by a guy in our group:
This particular vehicle was produced in mid to late 1944, after the Citroen Javel plant had been liberated. It was built to Wehrmacht (1942) pattern and is largely just as the factory photograph here illustrates.
The pre-war T-23U was, most noticeably, produced to a shorter wheelbase. They also tended to have more curved - ford type - front wings. Flat fenders began appearing just prior to WW2. There were numerous versions and many were supplied to the French Army, both at home and in the Colonies. The conquest of France by the Wehrmacht resulted in the 'remaining' T-23's being absorbed by the German war machine.
During the war the T-23 and it's larger sister the T-45 were kept in production and, at some point in 1942, an upgraded longer wheelbase version was produced for the Wehrmacht. During The war some 6000 trucks of the T-23/45 family were produced and they are very common in soldier’s photographs from the period. Most, though, made their way to the Russian Front where they were noted for their rugged reliability, but were fated never to return.
They are of course seen in France and were used by most units stationed there. This particular example has been given a period cabin body on the rear and is outfitted for communications and some administrative work. This was a very common solution for vehicles that were obtained without a frame and canvas.
More pictures are HERE.
If you need any help or advice, I can put you in touch with the owner - drop me an email.
Dave
This particular vehicle was produced in mid to late 1944, after the Citroen Javel plant had been liberated. It was built to Wehrmacht (1942) pattern and is largely just as the factory photograph here illustrates.
The pre-war T-23U was, most noticeably, produced to a shorter wheelbase. They also tended to have more curved - ford type - front wings. Flat fenders began appearing just prior to WW2. There were numerous versions and many were supplied to the French Army, both at home and in the Colonies. The conquest of France by the Wehrmacht resulted in the 'remaining' T-23's being absorbed by the German war machine.
During the war the T-23 and it's larger sister the T-45 were kept in production and, at some point in 1942, an upgraded longer wheelbase version was produced for the Wehrmacht. During The war some 6000 trucks of the T-23/45 family were produced and they are very common in soldier’s photographs from the period. Most, though, made their way to the Russian Front where they were noted for their rugged reliability, but were fated never to return.
They are of course seen in France and were used by most units stationed there. This particular example has been given a period cabin body on the rear and is outfitted for communications and some administrative work. This was a very common solution for vehicles that were obtained without a frame and canvas.
More pictures are HERE.
If you need any help or advice, I can put you in touch with the owner - drop me an email.
Dave
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Hauptverbandplatz 82 - http://www.hvp82.co.uk
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Re: Citroen Type 23
cheers dave
Feldwebel Kruger
4th Kompanie
1st Battalion
FJR3
1FJD
"The Green Devils"
Somewhere in the Med
4th Kompanie
1st Battalion
FJR3
1FJD
"The Green Devils"
Somewhere in the Med
- Fritz bayerlein
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Re: Citroen Type 23
Some interesting pictures I also own an R23
[130] Panzer Lehr reg 902 Unit Leader
Re: Citroen Type 23
that looks great mate
would love to see any more pics you have especialy of the engine and interior of the cab such as the dash
any advice would be very welcome as well
hopefully i will get delivery of it either thursday or friday and will get some pics up straight away
many thanks
lee g
would love to see any more pics you have especialy of the engine and interior of the cab such as the dash
any advice would be very welcome as well
hopefully i will get delivery of it either thursday or friday and will get some pics up straight away
many thanks
lee g
Feldwebel Kruger
4th Kompanie
1st Battalion
FJR3
1FJD
"The Green Devils"
Somewhere in the Med
4th Kompanie
1st Battalion
FJR3
1FJD
"The Green Devils"
Somewhere in the Med
- Fritz bayerlein
- Posts: 103
- Joined: Sun Oct 28, 2007 7:08 pm
- Location: Kent
- Contact:
Re: Citroen Type 23
The truck should be at War and Peace, if your there come and have a chat.
[130] Panzer Lehr reg 902 Unit Leader