Tempo MATADOR I
Built: 1951-1958 · Series: MATADOR
More machines from model year 1951
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Tempo Matador – the collective page of the Hamburg cab-over van in the register: four-cylinder of 1,489 to 1,600 cm³, unladen weights of 1,100 to 1,774 kg, gross weights up to 3 tonnes
This page gathers the Tempo Matador, the cab-over van from Vidal & Sohn Tempo-Werk of Hamburg, built from 1949 to 1966. The model names with suffixes such as 1.3 TON, 1.6 TO or the letter E give the payload class or the version's fit-out within the Matador range.
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The register lists here 6 versions from four-cylinders of 1,489 to 1,600 cm³, unladen weights from 1,100 to 1,774 kg, gross weights from 1,924 to 3,000 kg and widths from 1,740 to 1,990 mm.
In the 1950s and 1960s the Matador was one of the widespread German cab-over vans alongside competitors such as the VW Bus, the Ford Taunus Transit and the DKW/Hansa-Lloyd range; with the driver's cab set over the front axle, it offered a comparatively large load space within a compact overall length, as wanted for urban delivery and tradesman use; the different payload classes in the range let buyers match the vehicle from small deliveries to heavier workshop transport.
On these more than 60-year-old vehicles, rust at the floor pan, wheel arches and driver's cab, the condition of engine and carburettor, and the completeness of the interior trim all matter above all. Parts for the Matador are largely remanufactured items or parts salvaged by classic-vehicle specialists; a factory network has not existed since the brand was discontinued.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Tempo Matador
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 4correct |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,489 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Width | 1,740 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 3,200 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1,150 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2,600 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 4correct |
|---|
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Tempo MATADOR I weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,150 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Tempo MATADOR I?
2,600 kg.
What engine does the Tempo MATADOR I have?
4 cylinders, 1,489 cm³ displacement.
When was the Tempo MATADOR I built?
Production years: 1951-1958.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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This page carries 9 individual figures for this model. They come from 1 recorded source; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.
The technical data on this page comes from official vehicle registration records (RDW/Traficom), not from the manufacturer.
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Sources: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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