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Oxford Diecast Tripoli, Libya AEC Matador Artillery Tractor

Product Code: 76AEC020
6 reviews |
£14.95

The Matador was a typical AEC vehicle of the period, with flat fronted cab to accommodate the crew of one, a curved roof and a canvas backed rear load area.   It was a 4 x 4 vehicle with an AEC 7.6 litre engine and a speed of around 30 mph.  The British military saw the AEC as an essential vehicle during World War II and it saw service in many roles both during and after the conflict. RAF Idris was an RAF base between 1943 and 1966. The station was used during the War as a convenient base for several squadrons involved in the desert war. Afterwards, the RAF used it for military manoeuvres in the neighbouring desert. The British Forces left in 1966 when Libya became a republic. At that point, the station became Libya’s Idris Airport before ultimately being renamed Tripoli International Airport.

 This 1:76 scale AEC Matador model, features in a simple black and white chequered colour scheme, including a white roof and black wheels, as used by the RAF Desert Rescue Team in North Africa. The RAF roundel is printed on one side of the flat front and RAF Idris is printed on the side doors.  Registered 77 AE 11, its purpose is also highlighted by the Desert Rescue wording above the windscreen. On this model too, note the addition of a spotlight on the front of the roof above the signage. Additional external masking is finished in silver while the interior is moulded black with black steering wheel.

 After WWII, the Matador continued in a useful role as a recovery truck and general-purpose contractor vehicle. As a 4 x 4, its versatility saw it also used for off-road jobs and even saw service as a showmans vehicle. You’ve seen many of these different AEC Matador uses replicated in the Oxford ranges in both military and civilian guise.

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1:76 scale means that this is 76 times smaller than the full sized vehicle(s)

For a much more detailed explanation of scale and the history please follow this link.

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Rest of the world, £20.00 - £60.00 Delivery Rate: £8.95 Membership Rate: £6.95
Rest of the world, £60.00 and over Delivery Rate: £13.95 Membership Rate: £6.95

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    SS
    15/08/2022
    Simon S.
    United Kingdom
    I recommend this product

    Another belter!

    Very happy to add it to my collection of RAF vehicles.

    SS
    12/07/2022
    Steve S.
    United States United States

    Boat loads of Oxford!!!

    Fantastic! Love all 10 of my vehicles! Thank you very much!!

    Oxford Diecast Oxford Diecast Tripoli, Libya AEC Matador Artillery Tractor Review
    MT
    19/06/2022
    michael t.
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I recommend this product

    Yours looks a lot cleaner

    I was associated with the Desert Rescue Team at RAF Idris 1956-1958 and as I recall the vehicle had already put a lot of service in. I have just received yours and it looks a real treat and perhaps a little smarter.

    MT
    06/05/2022
    Mike T.
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I recommend this product

    Great Stuff

    Used to drive this old beastie around the Sahara Desert 70 years ago. Spent many a hot night sleeping under her. Ah Bless!

    Oxford Diecast Oxford Diecast Tripoli, Libya AEC Matador Artillery Tractor Review
    DM
    05/05/2022
    Daniel M.
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I recommend this product

    AEC Matador Artillery Tractor

    excellent models as usually produced by you

    GD
    04/04/2022
    Guy D.
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I recommend this product

    AEC Matador - desert rescue, Tripoli

    What a great paint-job - & a suitable companion to the Desert Rescue Land Rover. Keep 'em coming Oxford!!