1940 AEC 6x6 'Matador' ex-RAF Refueller [O854]

1940 AEC 6x6 'Matador' [O854] in Look at Life: Rendered Safe, Documentary, 1962

Class: Trucks, Simple truck — Model origin:

Minor action vehicle or used in only a short scene

Author	Message
Sunbar ◊ 2014-04-07 20:15	AEC 10-Ton 6x6 (ex-military) O854 (O = oil) or 854 (petrol)
jcb ◊ 2014-04-07 22:33	Never heard these referred to as 10 tonners , later Militant was a 10 tonner , sometimes the 0854 referred to as 6X6 Matadors .
Sunbar ◊ 2014-04-08 12:50	I found a couple of sources that refer to 10-Ton, however since they were built for the RAF for specific uses, refuellers, cranes etc. I agree there probably was no tonnage as applied to a general service truck. Although the name Matador was specifically the 4x4 variant (ref: http://ccmv.aecsouthall.co.uk/p816148126 "Not a "Matador 6x6" but a 6-wheel drive chassis combining the 644 Marshal double-drive rear bogie with 853 Matador front axle.") I guess 6x6 'Matador' which is in common usage would be a good description where a refueller, crane etc. has been converted to civilian use.
jcb ◊ 2014-04-08 13:05	I agree, official name 0854 unofficial name in common use Matador 6x6. Apparently the triangular windows in back of cab mean this is an ex Raf Refuelling tanker. -- Last edit: 2014-04-08 13:13:13