Get Behind the Wheel of a Legend

There is nothing quite like driving an AEC Matador. A vehicle built to haul artillery across the battlefields of North Africa, Italy and North-West Europe, it is a machine of immense presence — massive, purposeful, and full of character. The Matador Experience is your chance to climb aboard and feel that for yourself.

Matador HQ offers exclusive experience days giving participants the opportunity to get hands-on with one of Britain’s most iconic wartime vehicles. Whether you’re a lifelong enthusiast or simply looking for something genuinely different, a day with a Matador is not something you will forget.

What to Expect

Your Matador Experience day is a personal, unhurried, hands-on event run by our team at our Suffolk base. You will receive a full guided tour of Matador HQ and the projects currently being worked on, learn the history of the Matador, its engineering, and the story of how it served. We will take you for a journey round the suffolk country side, stop for a pub lunch and then it’s your turn.

The Perfect Gift

If you are looking for a truly unique gift for a vehicle enthusiast, a history buff, or someone who simply wants a one-of-a-kind experience, a Matador Experience Day is unlike anything else available. We can provide gift vouchers and help you arrange a date to suit.

Corporate & Group Events

The Matador Experience can also be tailored for corporate groups, team events or private parties. There are few better icebreakers than asking your team to drive a 1940s artillery tractor. Contact us to discuss group bookings and bespoke event packages.

Book Your Experience

Experience days are available by appointment and places are limited to ensure a personal, high-quality experience. To book or to find out more, please get in touch with us directly.