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£10,080

1961 AEC Mandator Mk V

United Kingdom • 18 Aug 2026 • Lot Lot 4

Vehicle Details

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This 1961 AEC Mandator Mk V is a rare find, originally an AEC works vehicle and now benefiting from an impressive restoration with documented factory history. It's offered by its sole registered keeper, presenting a unique opportunity for collectors of iconic British heavy commercial vehicles.

Condition

8

The vehicle has undergone a high-quality restoration and presents extremely well, with only minor finishing work required on the electrical system (lighting). It starts, runs, and drives well, indicating it doesn't require major mechanical or cosmetic reconditioning.

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Transmission:

[Transmission]

Chassis No:

GARA111

Odometer:

6,800 miles

Reg Number:

465XWD

RHD/LHD:

RHD

Description Originally an AEC works vehicle; very impressive restoration; build confirmation on file; only one recorded keeper with the DVLA Introduced in 1959, the AEC Mandator Mk V was one of Britain's finest heavy haulage tractor units, built during the golden era of commercial vehicle engineering.

Renowned for their strength, reliability and unmistakable styling, Mandators became a familiar sight on Britain's roads and were equally at home in long-distance haulage and heavy industrial service.

Today, surviving examples are highly prized by commercial vehicle enthusiasts, particularly those retaining documented factory history.

This impressive 1961 AEC Mandator Mk V, registration 465 XWD, is supported by a concise history file.

Included is the original A.E.C.

Ltd build sheet, identifying the vehicle as Sales Order 17081, a G4RA Series Mk V with an 8ft width and 8ft 1in wheelbase.

Further confirmation from the British Commercial Vehicle Museum states that chassis number G4RA 11...