GPO Vehicles
| Make | AEC |
| Model | Matador 10 ton (0853) |
| Type | Tractor Unit |
| Body Builder | |
| Use | Haulage of vehicle trailers. Thirty vehicles were purchased from the Ministry of Supply, reconditioned and entered into service with the road haulage fleet of the Motor Transport Branch. |
| Registration Number | JYY 999 |
| Fleet Number | 16502 |
| Date of picture | July 1949 |
The prototype
AEC conversion from military vehicle to tractor unit was carried out on
this chassis. The major difference from the main batch was the retention of the
original cab, which left a large and ungainly gap under the front wheel arches.
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