Matadores

[redd9]

A very good Friend of mine has Crosville's 59A and is restoring her
http://dmorris59a.photoblog.co.uk/

[jamescookes]

The old matadors were and still are a faviourate of the old timber man, for dragging timber out of forrests and loading. I still know of two such still working in south of england.

james

[robertdavey6]

Originally Posted by jamescookes

The old matadors were and still are a faviourate of the old timber man, for dragging timber out of forrests and loading. I still know of two such still working in south of england.

james

Until reasonably recently, there was one such at the side of the M6 near Stoke. It was on the left side heading North. It might be a "modern" vehicle now. Like a Bedford 4x4 but not certain. I'll look next time I'm passing.

[G-CPTN]

Originally Posted by robertdavey6

Like a Bedford 4x4 but not certain.

Probably a QL

[JamesHorrell]

Heres Alan G Smith's Matador from Huddersfield
http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/...l/P1010541.jpg

[G-CPTN]

Smart machine!

[Iain Crosbie]

Until recently there were five Matadors at the Transport Preservation Trust in Beith. One (ex Dallas recovery) recently sold, so now 4 left.

[coachman]

Originally Posted by billyboy

Anyone know if any of the AEC Matadores survived. I know some showmen bought them for towing.
Bit like the scammel recovery trucks that were once used for towing But they were 6x6 as i remember it. whereas the Matadores were i think all 4x4's

My old mate has a least two - and plenty more around.