AEC Matador

[David_Hayward (RIP)]

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[Bill Murray]

David:
Yes or it could also be the 854 already mentioned.
Bill

[Les Freathy]

whilst having a bob up and down in the older threads i cme across this AEC Matador item by David. As apart owner of one i would like to revive this as a general Matador thread rather than start another, OK with you fellas

Two photos to fire off with an early gun tractor with ww1 limber there is an 18pdr but out of shot
2nd later model under test with WVEE no 802
Les

[Les Freathy]

2nd

[Les Freathy]

Thought i would add a bit more to this one as i untill recently was part owner of one of the beast,s. Sadly due to the accident last year i have come to the decision that it would be unsafe to drive it now and it has been sold on, we now own a Austin K2 much easier to operate.
Some more Matador photos the first two in the desert no 1 is interesting as the cab top has been removed, obviously some Welsh connections here

[Les Freathy]

2nd entering Derna towing a 6" howitzer

[Les Freathy]

3rd the experimental three quarter track tractor utilizing Valentine tank componants

[ramtank2]

Any performance figures for tracked Matador?
Any additional info?

[Ryan]

I can help you mr ramtank2.
It had a 6 cyl diesel of 95 hp.
10tons approx.
Experimental for towing 6 or 17pdr, stores, ammo and crew of nine.

[ramtank2]

Thank's

[Bruce Gilbert]

Folks

My father-in-law has one and a bit Matadors in his shed in Inverell, NSW.

I will post a piccie or 2 over the weekend.

Bruce G

[David_Hayward (RIP)]

I wondered whether this was a wartime or post-war Matador? Taklen 1950s, Lorry Driver of the Year compo.

[Radek]

Hi Les,
it is possible send me any pictures of your Austin K2?
Many thanks Radek www.austincars.wz.cz

Originally posted by Les Freathy
Thought i would add a bit more to this one as i untill recently was part owner of one of the beast,s. Sadly due to the accident last year i have come to the decision that it would be unsafe to drive it now and it has been sold on, we now own a Austin K2 much easier to operate.
Some more Matador photos the first two in the desert no 1 is interesting as the cab top has been removed, obviously some Welsh connections here

[Les Freathy]

Hi Radek

No problem i will sort something for you, be aware though that our K2 is a civilian model in civvy colours i will also have a look at the Austin file i have and see if there are any useful shots for you
cheers
Les

[Radek]

Originally posted by Les Freathy
Hi Radek

No problem i will sort something for you, be aware though that our K2 is a civilian model in civvy colours i will also have a look at the Austin file i have and see if there are any useful shots for you
cheers
Les

[Lionelgee]

Hello All,

I just found what to me, is a new series of YouTube clips that feature the restoration of AEC Matadors. Here is a clip which shows and engine rebuild plus a restored Matador acting as a parts pick-up vehicle; accessed 2nd August 2021 from, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GwPx...XQ17jp&index=3 footage of the drive starts at 7:57 minute mark - enjoy!

Kind regards
Lionel

[Dinty]

I have been following 'Lord Muck' for some time, cheers dennis