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Buyer Education  —  5 Articles
Buying Guide  ·  April 2026
The Complete Guide to Buying a Vintage Food Trailer in the USA

Everything serious buyers need to know before purchasing a vintage food trailer — pricing by unit type, concept matching, health code compliance, the buying process, and revenue potential.

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Product Guide  ·  April 2026
Citroën HY Food Truck: Everything You Need to Know

The original French icon — restored and rebuilt for the American market. History, pricing from $85K, approximately 24-week lead time, what it can and can’t do, and how the build process works.

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Startup Guide  ·  April 2026
How to Start a Mobile Food Business with a Vintage Unit

From concept validation to your first day of service — choosing the right unit, navigating permits, building your revenue model, finding your market, and what to expect in your first 90 days.

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Comparison  ·  July 2026
Which VIMS Unit Is Right for You? The Full Lineup Compared

Trailers vs piccolos vs the HY Van vs the Electric Méhari — a side-by-side comparison of price, size, cooking capability, mobility, and ideal use case across the entire VIMS range.

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Cost Guide  ·  July 2026
How Much Does a Food Truck Cost in 2026?

A clear price breakdown for food trucks, trailers, and vintage units — from $18K coffee carts to full custom builds — plus the cost drivers and ongoing expenses to budget for.

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Compliance Guide  ·  July 2026
Are Vintage Food Trailers Street Legal?

What street legal really means for mobile food units — towing rules, NSF food-service compliance, and the permits you need — plus which VIMS units are road-legal.

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