AEC Matador Recovery Vehicle • National Transport Museum of Ireland
- Type
- AEC Matador
- Version
- Recovery Vehicle
- Location
- National Transport Museum of Ireland
- Heritage Depot
Howth Demesne
Howth - Ireland
Current Condition
Painted in authentic grey colour scheme
Vehicle History
Matador ZL 1257 (Army Fleet No. 2462) became a military recovery vehicle, fitted with a Harvey Frost crane. On withdrawal ZL 1257 was earmarked for preservation but was badly vandalised, the cab being burnt out. In 1986/87 it was faithfully restored by FÁS trainees at Broombridge with considerable help from the Supply and Transport Corps at Clancy Barracks. Mechanical overhaul was by Museum members. (From museum website)