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The two-cylinder engine produces 22kW from a displacement of 0.8 litres (792cc) and is recorded with a four-speed gearbox. With a gross vehicle weight of 2,000kg and an unladen weight of 1,100kg, a payload of 900kg remains. The length of 4,180mm and width of 1,700mm correspond to a compact box body.

A two-cylinder engine under a litre of displacement belongs to a different performance class than the later four- and six-cylinder vans: it delivers modest performance in return for low consumption and simple, easily serviced mechanics. A payload of 900kg against a gross vehicle weight of just 2,000kg shows how much these early vans were built around load capacity relative to their own weight.

On a vehicle of this age, checks include the box body for corrosion in the floor and door sills, the condition of the brake drums and the simple wheel suspension, and, given such a small engine, the condition of the carburettor and ignition system, whose adjustment largely determines smooth running and fuel use. Given the vehicle's age, it is also worth checking the availability of spare parts through dealers specialising in historic vehicles, since the regular parts trade no longer carries them.