1954 AEC Mammoth Major Fuel Tanker | The Summer Serenade Auction | 18th July

• Subject to an extensive restoration

The AEC Mammoth Major was one of Britain's most powerful and respected heavy haulage trucks, built by the Associated Equipment Company (AEC). Designed primarily for demanding commercial work, it featured a robust chassis capable of carrying exceptionally heavy loads over long distances. Most versions were powered by AEC's reliable six-cylinder diesel engine, delivering the strength and durability needed for construction, industrial, and general freight transport. The Mammoth Major was available in multiple axle configurations, including the distinctive eight-wheel layout, which offered excellent load distribution and stability. Its spacious, all-steel cab provided improved driver comfort compared with many earlier commercial vehicles.

This AEC tanker sits on a rigid eight-wheeler chassis. Clearly it has been subject to an extensive restoration, it presents very well in Jet livery. We are advised this Mammoth Major runs and drives well. Today, surviving AEC Mammoth Major lorries are highly valued by collectors and enthusiasts, regularly appearing at historic vehicle rallies where they showcase the craftsmanship and enduring legacy of Britain's post-war commercial vehicle industry. Consigned by Stewart Banks.