Oxford Diecast 76AEC001

Wynns AEC Matador Wrecker - 1:76 Scale

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Prototype Eras
Era 3 (1923 to 1947) The Big Four (LNER, LMS, GWR and SR)
Era 4 (1948 to 1956) British Railways Early Crest
Era 5 (1956 to 1966) British Railways Late Crest
Era 6 (1967 to 1972) British Rail Blue (Pre-TOPS)

Manufacturer description

The Matador was essentially an artillery tractor introduced by the Associated Equipment Company (AEC) during WWII. With a length of 20 ft 10 ins, width of 7ft 10 ins and a height of 9 ft 7 ins, the 4 x 4 Matador had an average speed of 30 mph. After the War, the Matador proved a very useful vehicle in civilian life. Wynns purchased a dozen, using them as both tackle wagons and timber tractors. This model comes in the distinctive red Wynns livery as a flatbed wrecker with small canopy, complete with crane lift. Added detail includes a roof beacon and an intricately printed BHA logo on the side doors.

Catalogue listing

Oxford Diecast Wynns AEC Matador Wrecker – 1:76 Scale

Manufacturer part number: 76AEC001. The model represents a British Railways Early Crest vehicle. It depicts the AEC Matador, a 4 × 4 artillery tractor first introduced during the Second World War. The original Matador measured 20 ft 10 in in length, 7 ft 10 in in width and 9 ft 7 in in height, and could reach an average speed of 30 mph.

Post‑war, Wynns acquired a dozen Matadors for use as tackle wagons and timber tractors. This die‑cast version is finished in Wynns’ red livery and is shown as a flat‑bed wrecker with a small canopy and a working crane lift. Details include a roof beacon and a printed BHA logo on the side doors.