John Carver - Tamworth
AEC Matador WW2
Midland Red bought this World War Two AEC Matador from the War Department in 1947 for use as a recovery vehicle. The Matador was based at Birmingham Digbeth garage for many years and, after the old company was split, passed to Midland Red West. It was eventually sold to North Birmingham Busways as their recovery vehicle. The engine is an AEC 7.7 litre 6-cylinder diesel.
AEC Matador WW2
Midland Red bought this World War Two AEC Matador from the War Department in 1947 for use as a recovery vehicle. The Matador was based at Birmingham Digbeth garage for many years and, after the old company was split, passed to Midland Red West. It was eventually sold to North Birmingham Busways as their recovery vehicle. The engine is an AEC 7.7 litre 6-cylinder diesel.