Photographed at the 1st Annual Scheels & Shields Fundraiser Emergency Vehicle Show in Springfield, Illinois on May 5, 2012. The event is sponsored by Scheels, Quaker Steak & Lube, and the Police Car Owners of America, and benefits the Wounded Warrior Project.

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There's a old famous song: don't fence me in, something like: I am not want to be surrounded by barbered wire. However, this peculiar railway vehicle was and even putting the lens through the little openings of the fence couldn't get a clear picture. On the other hand this is the newest way of riding around for the track inspector I suppose. The car was fenced and seen at the station ground in Tanjong Aru close by the international airport at the other side of the road.

Bandvagn 202 (Bv 202) is an amphibious oversnow tracked articulated, all-terrain vehicle developed by Bolinder-Munktell, a subsidiary of Volvo, for the Swedish Army in the early 1960's. The vehicle is formed by two rubber Kegresse track units with a multi-directional pivot in between. The front unit contains the engine and gearbox through which power is delivered to the front and, via a propshaft in the pivot mechanism, the rear tracks. A hydraulic ram on the pivot "bends" the vehicle in the middle to steer it - there is no braking of track units for steering as on conventional tracklaying vehicles.

The controls are a conventional steering wheel on the left hand front of the vehicle. It can reach a speed of 24 mph on land and 3.1 mph (4 kn) on water. The Bv 202 carries a driver and a commander in the front unit and up to 8 troops or 1,763 lb in the trailer unit. It can be adapted for other applications. Production started in Arvika in 1964 and ended in 1981. The Bv 202 has since been succeeded by the Hägglunds Bandvagn 206.

The Bv 202 was designed to transport troops and equipment through snow or boglands in the northern parts of Sweden. The last Swedish unit to use this vehicle was the Cavalry, who found that the manual gearbox Bv 202 was much quieter than the automatic transmission Bv 206. In the Norwegian army units that had both Bv 202 and Bv 206 ran the Bv 202 as the first vehicle if the snow conditions were challenging. The Bv 202 performed better in deep and/or difficult snow conditions.

The Mk. I Bv 202 is powered by an 82.5 bhp Volvo B18, the Mk. II by the 97 bhp B20. It has less ground pressure than a skier and is fully amphibious. The Bv 202 was used by NATO forces, and replaced the older Swedish Snow Trac ST4 Over-snow Vehicle, which was employed by the British Royal Marines under NATO.

Specifications -

▪︎Type: Tracked frame-steered vehicle

▪︎Place of Origin: Sweden

▪︎Designed: 1957 to 1961

▪︎Manufacturer: Bolinder-Munktell

▪︎Produced: 1964 to 1981

▪︎Number Built: 1 700

▪︎Variants: Mk. I / Mk. II

▪︎Mass: 6,400 lb / Length: 20 ft 3.1 in / Width: 5 ft 11 in / Height: 7 ft 3 in

▪︎Crew: Driver + 1 passenger (front car) / 8 passengers (rear car)

▪︎Secondary Armament: Ksp58 machine gun on pintle mount

▪︎Powerplant: Volvo B18B in Mk. I 82.5 hp / Mk. II B20B 97 hp

▪︎Payload Capacity: 1,763 lb (in terrain)

▪︎Steering System: Articulated frame-steering - Mk. I mechanical hydraulic / Mk.II orbitrol hydraulic

▪︎Drive: Tracked, with 0.22 lb / 0.78 in ground pressure

▪︎Transmission: Mk. I VOLVO M 42 / Mk. II ZF

▪︎Fuel Capacity: 17.15 imperial gallons

▪︎Operational Range: 124.27 miles

▪︎Maximum Speed: 24 mph - roads / 3.1 mph - water.

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Photographed at the 2011 International Route 66 Mother Road Festival in Springfield, Illinois on September 23-25, 2011.

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The ZiL-131 is a general purpose 3.5 ton 6x6 Military Truck designed in the Soviet Union, it was developed from a commercial ZiL-130 4x4 Cargo Truck, which was produced in large numbers. Production of the ZiL-131 commenced in 1966, it replaced the previous ZiL-157. Production ceased in 1994 with nearly 1,000,000 of these Trucks produced. It was widely used by the Soviet Military. Despite its age the ZiL-131 is still used by the Russian Military, as well as a number of other Military Forces.

The ZIL-131 was introduced in 1966, it is a Military version of the ZIL-130, and the two trucks share many components, the ZIL-131 6x6 has the same equipment as the GAZ-66 and Ural-375D. The ZIL-130 / 131 was in production at the ''AMUR'' truck plant (as the AMUR 531340) with both gasoline and diesel engines, until 2012 when AMUR shut down and filed for bankruptcy.

The ZiL-131 has a conventional layout, the baseline model is a Cargo Truck, which has a payload capacity of 7,716lb off-road and 11,023lb on hard surface roads. It is used to carry Troops, Cargo and other Military Equipment. Cargo area is covered with bows and canvas cover, the Unit can also tow Trailers or Artillery Pieces with a maximum weight of 8,818lb off-road and 14,330lb on hard surface roads. The all-metal cab of this truck provides seating for the driver and two passengers. The ZiL-131 is powered by a V8 petrol Engine, developing 150hp, the engine is coupled with a 5-speed manual gearbox, driving a permanent All-Wheel Drive, however the front axle can be disconnected on hard surface roads. It is fitted with a Central Tyre Inflation Systems, and a Self-Recovery Winch was fitted to the front of some models.

Variants of the ZiL-131 include a ZiL-131V Tractor Unit for towing Semi-Trailers, ZiL-131D Dump Truck and Fuel and Water Bowsers / Tankers. It is also used as a chassis for the ''Grad-1 Artillery Rocket System'' later replaced by an improved variant, the ZiL-131N, introduced in 1986. In 1995 a new ZiL-4334 was proposed as a replacement of the ZiL-131N. A small number of these Trucks are in service with the Russian Army. Though it was generally replaced in service by Ural-4320 and KamAZ Mustang Series Military Trucks.

▪︎Manufacturer: ZiL

▪︎Also Called: Amur-53135

▪︎Production: 1964 to 2012

▪︎Assembly: Moscow Russia

▪︎Class: Truck / Utility Vehicle

▪︎Engine: 6.0L ZIL-130 V8

▪︎Transmission: 5-Speed Manual

▪︎Wheel base: 12ft 5in

▪︎Length: 21ft 10in

▪︎Width: 8ft 2in

▪︎Height: 7ft 10in

▪︎Curb weight: 9,480lb

▪︎Predecessor: ZIL-157

▪︎Successor: ZIL-4334

▪︎Cab Design: Forward Engine

▪︎Seating Capacity: 3 Crew

▪︎Curb weight: 14,770lb

▪︎Payload: 11,023lb plus trailer on road / 7,716lb plus trailer 8,818lb off road

▪︎Suspension: Solid Axles with Leaf Springs

▪︎Powerplant: V8 gasoline (carburetor) ZIL-130 6,960cc Engine

▪︎Brakes: Drums, with Pneumatic Control

▪︎Length: 23ft 1in

▪︎Width: 8ft 2in

▪︎Height: 8ft 2in

▪︎Wheelbase: 10ft 10in

▪︎Fuel Tanks: 2 x 45 gallons

▪︎Fuel Economy: 5.9mpg‑US / 7.1 mpg‑Imperial

▪︎Price: $7,300 to $8,300 USD.

Sourced from en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/ZIL-131

Photographed at the Sixth Annual Cantrall Car Show in Cantrall, Illinois on July 10, 2011. The show is a fund-raising event for the Cantrall United Methodist Church Men's Club and is held in cooperation with the Cool Cruisers Car Club in Springfield, Illinois.

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Motorcar Tv 210-M 30.. (Type: Ty 210 - Gold Eagle) is part of a works train cleaning the yard of the North Station.

Photographed at the 2010 International Route 66 Mother Road Festival in Springfield, Illinois on September 24-26, 2010.

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Photographed at the 2011 International Route 66 Mother Road Festival in Springfield, Illinois on September 23-25, 2011.

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Photographed at the 2011 International Route 66 Mother Road Festival in Springfield, Illinois on September 23-25, 2011.

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What the Germans call a 'Rottenwagen' a vehicle for road maintenance, this is number 023 and parked on a furthermore disused track towards the former workshop behind the signal box. In the background the vertical kettle of steam crane Nº 25 on show.

Photographed at the 16th Annual Plaza Car & Semi Show in Central Park Plaza, downtown Jacksonville, Illinois on June 9, 2012.

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Photographed at the Loco-Motion Cruise-In in Chatham, Illinois on August 18, 2012. Proceeds benefit the Chatham Railroad Museum.

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traffic congestion is fun when you are not in it

Articulated motorcar 305 on route Nº 4 and utility vehicle Nº 449 (rail cleaning) at the end station Ottostraße.

Photographed in 2013 at Country Classic Cars in Staunton, Illinois.

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The ZiL-131 is a general purpose 3.5 ton 6x6 Military Truck designed in the Soviet Union, it was developed from a commercial ZiL-130 4x4 Cargo Truck, which was produced in large numbers. Production of the ZiL-131 commenced in 1966, it replaced the previous ZiL-157. Production ceased in 1994 with nearly 1,000,000 of these Trucks produced. It was widely used by the Soviet Military. Despite its age the ZiL-131 is still used by the Russian Military, as well as a number of other Military Forces.

The ZIL-131 was introduced in 1966, it is a Military version of the ZIL-130, and the two trucks share many components, the ZIL-131 6x6 has the same equipment as the GAZ-66 and Ural-375D. The ZIL-130 / 131 was in production at the ''AMUR'' truck plant (as the AMUR 531340) with both gasoline and diesel engines, until 2012 when AMUR shut down and filed for bankruptcy.

The ZiL-131 has a conventional layout, the baseline model is a Cargo Truck, which has a payload capacity of 7,716lb off-road and 11,023lb on hard surface roads. It is used to carry Troops, Cargo and other Military Equipment. Cargo area is covered with bows and canvas cover, the Unit can also tow Trailers or Artillery Pieces with a maximum weight of 8,818lb off-road and 14,330lb on hard surface roads. The all-metal cab of this truck provides seating for the driver and two passengers. The ZiL-131 is powered by a V8 petrol Engine, developing 150hp, the engine is coupled with a 5-speed manual gearbox, driving a permanent All-Wheel Drive, however the front axle can be disconnected on hard surface roads. It is fitted with a Central Tyre Inflation Systems, and a Self-Recovery Winch was fitted to the front of some models.

Variants of the ZiL-131 include a ZiL-131V Tractor Unit for towing Semi-Trailers, ZiL-131D Dump Truck and Fuel and Water Bowsers / Tankers. It is also used as a chassis for the ''Grad-1 Artillery Rocket System'' later replaced by an improved variant, the ZiL-131N, introduced in 1986. In 1995 a new ZiL-4334 was proposed as a replacement of the ZiL-131N. A small number of these Trucks are in service with the Russian Army. Though it was generally replaced in service by Ural-4320 and KamAZ Mustang Series Military Trucks.

▪︎Manufacturer: ZiL

▪︎Also Called: Amur-53135

▪︎Production: 1964 to 2012

▪︎Assembly: Moscow Russia

▪︎Class: Truck / Utility Vehicle

▪︎Engine: 6.0L ZIL-130 V8

▪︎Transmission: 5-Speed Manual

▪︎Wheel base: 12ft 5in

▪︎Length: 21ft 10in

▪︎Width: 8ft 2in

▪︎Height: 7ft 10in

▪︎Curb weight: 9,480lb

▪︎Predecessor: ZIL-157

▪︎Successor: ZIL-4334

▪︎Cab Design: Forward Engine

▪︎Seating Capacity: 3 Crew

▪︎Curb weight: 14,770lb

▪︎Payload: 11,023lb plus trailer on road / 7,716lb plus trailer 8,818lb off road

▪︎Suspension: Solid Axles with Leaf Springs

▪︎Powerplant: V8 gasoline (carburetor) ZIL-130 6,960cc Engine

▪︎Brakes: Drums, with Pneumatic Control

▪︎Length: 23ft 1in

▪︎Width: 8ft 2in

▪︎Height: 8ft 2in

▪︎Wheelbase: 10ft 10in

▪︎Fuel Tanks: 2 x 45 gallons

▪︎Fuel Economy: 5.9mpg‑US / 7.1 mpg‑Imperial

▪︎Price: $7,300 to $8,300 USD.

Sourced from en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/ZIL-131

Photographed at the 62nd Secretary of State Antique Vehicle Show in Springfield, Illinois on September 10, 2011.

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Photographed at the Culver's Cruise in Springfield, Illinois on June 27, 2010. The cruise is a monthly summertime event put on by the Central Illinois Region of the Antique Automobile Club of America.

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Photographed at the 1st Annual Scheels & Shields Fundraiser Emergency Vehicle Show in Springfield, Illinois on May 5, 2012. The event is sponsored by Scheels, Quaker Steak & Lube, and the Police Car Owners of America, and benefits the Wounded Warrior Project.

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Photographed at the 12th Annual Cool Cruisers/New Berlin Fire Department Car Show in New Berlin, Illinois on July 28, 2012.

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Photographed at the 29th Annual Nostalgic Indoor Invitational Auto Show at Avanti's Dome in Pekin, Illinois on March 30, 2013. The show is presented by the Early Ford V-8 Club of America Regional Group #51.

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According to the owner, this is one of three known open cab power wagons manufactured by the P.E. Van Pelt Fire Engine Company of Oakdale, California (19235-1987). It is believed to have served Walnut Creek, California.

Photographed at the 1st Annual Scheels & Shields Fundraiser Emergency Vehicle Show in Springfield, Illinois on May 5, 2012. The event is sponsored by Scheels, Quaker Steak & Lube, and the Police Car Owners of America, and benefits the Wounded Warrior Project.

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Photographed at the 29th Annual Old Settlers Association Open Car Show in Hillsboro, Illinois on August 12, 2012.

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Photographed at the Annual Fred Britenstine Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show on the Square in Virden, Illinois on June 16, 2012.

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Photographed at the 5th Annual Mason City Prairie Harvest Days Car Show in Mason City, Illinois on September 17, 2011.

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Photographed at the 7th Annual Mechanicsburg Magic Car & Truck Show in Mechanicsburg, Illinois on May 12, 2012.

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Photographed at the 12th Annual Cool Cruisers/New Berlin Fire Department Car Show in New Berlin, Illinois on July 28, 2012.

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Photographed at the Route 97 Cruisaders Cruise-In at the Dairy Queen in Petersburg, Illinois on May 20, 2011.

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Photographed at the 5th Annual Mason City Prairie Harvest Days Car Show in Mason City, Illinois on September 17, 2011.

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Photographed at the 2013 International Route 66 Mother Road Festival in Springfield, Illinois on September 27-29, 2013.

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The GAZ-66 is a Soviet and later Russian 4x4 All-Road (Off-Road) Military Truck produced by GAZ, it was one of the main Cargo Vehicles for Motorized Infantry of the Soviet Army and is still employed in former Soviet Union countries. It is nicknamed ''Shishiga'' (''шишига'') ''Shisharik'' (''шишарик'') / ''Shehsherik'' (''шешерик'') and ''Trueman'' in Siberia.

Almost one million vehicles of this type were built for both Military and Civil use, the GAZ-66 has gained legendary status in many countries around the world due to its reliability, simplicity and off-road capability. Thanks to standard features, such as a Front-Mounted Winch, Central Tyre Inflation System (CTIS) and Self-Locking Differentials, the GAZ-66 is extremely popular worldwide with Armed Forces and off-road enthusiasts. Their production ceased in 1999, with the GAZ-3308 being produced instead.

Military versions:-

▪︎GAZ-66-15 (1985-1996) - with shielded electrical equipment and a Winch

▪︎GAZ-66-16 (1991-1993) - modernized version with ZMZ-513.10, reinforced tyres (wheels - lean) completed the brakes, the platform without intruding wheel niches (also installed on GAZ-66-11 and GAZ-66-40 ) load capacity 2.3 tons

▪︎GAZ-66-21 (1993-1995) - the national-economic modification with the dual tyres and rear axle wooden platform GAZ-53, load capacity 3.5 tons

▪︎GAZ-66-31 - chassis for trucks

▪︎GAZ-66-41 (1992-1995) - a naturally aspirated GAZ-544 diesel engine

▪︎GAZ-66-40 (1995-1999) - with a GAZ-5441 turbodiesel

▪︎GAZ-66-92 (1987-1995) - for use in the far north

▪︎GAZ-66-96 - chassis for shift buses.

Specifications:-

▪︎Manufacturer: GAZ

▪︎Production: 1964 to 1998

▪︎Class: Truck

▪︎Layout: F4 Layout

▪︎Transmission: 4-speed Manual

▪︎Wheelbase: 10ft 9.9in

▪︎Length: 19ft 0.9in

▪︎Width: 7ft 7.4in

▪︎Height: 8ft 3.2in

▪︎Curb Weight: 7,584lb

▪︎Predecessor: GAZ-63

▪︎Successor: GAZ-3308

▪︎Cab: Forward Design 2-Seat Cab + 21 Personnel

▪︎Payload: 4,40lb plus the same weight trailer

▪︎Suspension: Solid axles with leaf springs

▪︎Powerplant: ZMZ-66-06 V8 petrol (carburetor) OHV engine (heavy duty version of the ZMZ-53

▪︎Output: 120hp @ 3,200rpm

▪︎Maximum Speed: 56mph (speed governed)

▪︎Brakes: Drums, with hydraulic control, single circuit, servo assisted

▪︎Fuel Tanks: 2 x 23 Imperial gallons

▪︎Fuel Economy: 9 mpg

▪︎Turning Circle: 31ft

▪︎Approach Angle: 41°

▪︎Departure Angle: 32°

▪︎Maximum Ascent Angle: 31° to 37° (fully loaded)

▪︎Ground clearance: 12in

▪︎Fording Depth: 39in

▪︎Tyre Size: 12 to 18in

▪︎Pressure: Adjustable with central tyre inflation system from cab.

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The Portuguese UMM (União Metalo-Mecânica) is a metal works factory and ex-automobile manufacturer based in Lisbon, it was founded in 1977 with the purpose of manufacturing four-wheel drive vehicles for agricultural, industrial and utility applications. The UMM 4x4 design is derived from a prototype created by the French engineering firm called SIMI, which had produced the Cournil, a rugged two seater boxy looking ''Landrover'' type of vehicle made with Hotchkiss-JEEP parts with Ferguson Diesel tractor allwheel driven mechanicals itself was originally designed and built by mechanical engineer Bernard Cournil. A civilian model was called the SIMI Entrepreneur 4X4. The Cournil Entrepreneur's building rights were acquired in the 1970's by the Portuguese company União Metalo-Mecânica, part of the Mocar group and were renamed as UMM.

They became known for their durability, especially when in the Paris-Dakar Rally the team was able to finish with all the cars that started. Many UMM's are still in use with utilities in Spain, Portugal, Cape Verde (in use by the National Army) and France and also by the ''Guarda Nacional Republicana'' (Portuguese Gendarmerie) Fire Service and Military, although the majority of their customers were private individuals. Around 700 UMM's are still in service in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Zaire). They are also popular in France and Angola.

UMM stopped building the UMM Alter II for private customers in 1994, but kept on taking large orders from Military and utility services until 1996. Custom orders are no longer accepted. It is suspected that more than 10,000 UMM's were made.

The most famous UMM is probably the one that transported Pope John Paul II in one of his visits to Portugal, it was based on a 1992 five door, long wheelbase chassis from the Alter II. It featured a 1.5in armoured glass box on the rear with a chair for the Pope. It had air conditioning and outside loudspeakers connected to a microphone in the rear. Originally it had the 2.5 litre turbocharged engine, but due to safety impositions the normal 2.5 litre 75hp diesel engine was fitted.

An updated version was announced in 2000, powered by a 2.1 litre turbodiesel engine, which was less noisy and had more torque at low speed. Several options were available, including air conditioning and GPS. Price was meant to be lower than a Land Rover Defender with similar finishings. However, the company had no capital to invest in its development. Recently the distribution of spare parts for the UMM vehicles was outsourced to the company Europeças. Many UMM second hand vehicles mostly diesel powered and sometimes Petrol engined versions can still be found for sale as they are plentiful in Portugal.

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Photographed at the 29th Annual Old Settlers Association Open Car Show in Hillsboro, Illinois on August 12, 2012.

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The AEC Matador was a Heavy 4x4 Truck and Medium Artillery Tractor built by the Associated Equipment Company for the British and Commonwealth forces during World War Two. AEC had already built a 4x2 lorry, also known as the Matador (all AEC lorries received 'M' names). The Matador was distinctive with its flat fronted cab with gently curved roof, wheels at the corners and a flat load carrying area covered by a canvas or tarpaulin tilt. As an Artillery Tractor, rather than a cargo vehicle, the wooden sides were fixed in place without folding down, but did have a narrow crew door on each side. Two transverse bench seats were provided for the Gun Crew, accessed through the side doors, at the first side bay on the left and the second on the right. The cab was framed in ash and clad in steel. It was equipped with a 7 ton winch like all Artillery Tractors. The O853 provided the basis for the ''Dorchester'' Armoured Command Vehicle.

AEC also produced a larger 6x6 vehicle, model O854, based on components from both the AEC Marshal 6x4 and the Matador 4x4. These were produced in both petrol and diesel and were also referred to as Matadors. The O854 provided the basis for the O857. A small number of petrol engined 4x4 Matadors were also built, these were given the model number 853.

About 9,000 Matadors were built, some going to the Royal Air Force, for the British Army, it fulfilled a role between Field Artillery Tractors (FAT's) such as the Morris C8 Quad, which towed smaller Guns such as the 25-pounder Howitzer Field Gun, and the Scammell Pioneer, used for towing the 7.2 inch Howitzer Field Gun. It was commonly used to tow the 5.5 inch Medium Gun and the QF 3.7 inch Anti-Aircraft Gun. The Matador was found to be a generally useful vehicle and was adapted for other roles, including carrying a 25-pounder Gun.

The RAF used Matadors in the Flat Bed form for load carrying, the 6-wheeler Matador Type A was fitted with refuelling pumps and equipment by Zwicky Ltd and used as a refuelling tanker, capable of carrying 2,500 Imperial gallons of fuel and also for towing ashore Short Sunderland Flying Boats at their stations. Six Armoured Flamethrowers, the 'Heavy Cockatrice' on the 6x6 chassis, were used by the RAF for Airfield Defence. In 1942 / 1943, for the North African Campaign, some Matadors mounted the 6-pounder Anti-Tank Gun to give the AEC Mk.I Gun Carrier ''Deacon''. The Canadian Army also used the Matador during World War Two.

Post-War, the Matador was found in civilian use as a recovery truck, a showman's vehicle, and general contractor use. It was also useful for forestry work because of its good off-road performance. When used as a bus fleet recovery truck, many were fitted with lifting jibs for suspended towing and re-bodied with semi-enclosed bodies, often based on bodywork from scrapped buses.

▪︎Type: Medium Artillery Tractor

▪︎Place of Origin: United Kingdom

▪︎Manufacturer: AEC (Associated Equipment Company)

▪︎Produced: 1938 to 1953

▪︎Mass: 7.75 tons

▪︎Length: 20ft 10in / Width: 7ft 10in / Height: 9ft 7in

▪︎Crew: 1

▪︎Armour: none

▪︎Powerplant: AEC 7.6 litre diesel, 95hp

▪︎Payload Capacity: 4 tons

▪︎Suspension: Wheel, 4x4

▪︎Maximum Speed: 30mph.

Photographed at the 16th Annual Plaza Car & Semi Show in Central Park Plaza, downtown Jacksonville, Illinois on June 9, 2012.

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In the fire department parking lot one August afternoon.

The British manufacturerd FV1119 Leyland Martian 10 ton Six Wheel Drive Recovery Truck was one of a series of highly specialised trucks developed by Leyland Motors during the late 1940's for Military use and incorporated a number of standardised components. The Recovery Vehicle was intended to be used for frontline recovery work and to complement the hard-pressed Scammell Recovery Vehicles already in service in the late 1950's. The Leylands appeared in service in the early 1960's and only a handful would seem to have survived to the mid 1990's, one of the last reportedly in Hong Kong. The truck was the first British Army Breakdown Vehicle to incorporate a pedestal mounted rotating crane as its main lifting device. The Martian also fulfilled the role of an Artillery Tractor fitted with a crewcab for 12 Gunner's, and also came as a General Service Vehicle, carrying supplies and ammunition.

General characteristics:-

▪︎Manufacturer: Leyland Motors

▪︎Developed: 1940's

▪︎In Service: 1940's to 1970's

▪︎Powerplant: Rolls-Royce B80 (later B81) 6.5 litre straight-8 petrol 175hp to 220hp

▪︎Transmission: 4 speed manual

▪︎Suspension: Walking beam

▪︎Maximum Speed: 40 mph

▪︎Consumption: 3.5 mpg

▪︎Lifting Capacity: 15 ton Rotating crane

▪︎Winching Capacity: 40 ton Rear winch

▪︎Stabiliser: Ground Anchor

▪︎Variants: Artillery Tractor / General Purpose Vehicle.

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Photographed at the 16th Annual Plaza Car & Semi Show in Central Park Plaza, downtown Jacksonville, Illinois on June 9, 2012.

Please visit my Motor Vehicles Collection on Flickr where you will find more than 10,000 photographs that have been thoughtfully categorized into dozens of sets, and carefully organized by model year, manufacturer, vehicle type, and more. This project, which began in 2008, continues to expand with new material added daily.

Photographed at the 1st Annual Scheels & Shields Fundraiser Emergency Vehicle Show in Springfield, Illinois on May 5, 2012. The event is sponsored by Scheels, Quaker Steak & Lube, and the Police Car Owners of America, and benefits the Wounded Warrior Project.

Please visit my Motor Vehicles Collection on Flickr where you will find more than 10,000 photographs that have been thoughtfully categorized into dozens of sets, and carefully organized by model year, manufacturer, vehicle type, and more. This project, which began in 2008, continues to expand with new material added daily.

Photographed at the 29th Annual Nostalgic Indoor Invitational Auto Show at Avanti's Dome in Pekin, Illinois on March 30, 2013. The show is presented by the Early Ford V-8 Club of America Regional Group #51.

Please visit my Motor Vehicles Collection on Flickr where you will find more than 10,000 photographs that have been thoughtfully categorized into dozens of sets, and carefully organized by model year, manufacturer, vehicle type, and more. This project, which began in 2008, continues to expand with new material added daily.

Photographed at the First Annual New Salem Shrine Club Car Show in Petersburg, Illinois on September 15, 2012.

Please visit my collection of Motor Vehicles on Flickr where you will find over 10,000 car and truck photos organized in albums by model year, manufacturer, vehicle type, and more. This project, which began in 2008, continues to expand with new material added daily.

Photographed at the Sixth Annual Cantrall Car Show in Cantrall, Illinois on July 10, 2011. The show is a fund-raising event for the Cantrall United Methodist Church Men's Club and is held in cooperation with the Cool Cruisers Car Club in Springfield, Illinois.

Please visit my Motor Vehicles Collection on Flickr where you will find more than 10,000 photographs that have been thoughtfully categorized into dozens of sets, and carefully organized by model year, manufacturer, vehicle type, and more. This project, which began in 2008, continues to expand with new material added daily.