Vidal MATADOR I
Built: 1962 · Series: Other models
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Matador I: a light class N1 panel van from 1962 with a 1,489 cm³ four-cylinder engine, a 3,050 mm wheelbase and a 2,300 kg gross weight
The register entry lists Vidal as the registration holder for this Matador I, registered in 1962. The name points to a fit-out or distribution business that offered someone else's base vehicle under its own model name, a common practice among smaller makers and importers in the 1960s.
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The four-cylinder engine displaces 1,489 cm³, with a 3,050 mm wheelbase and a 2,000 mm width. Kerb weight of 1,300 kg leaves 1,000 kg of payload against the 2,300 kg gross weight, a solid figure for a vehicle this size in light goods transport.
As a class N1 panel van, the Matador I could be driven on the licence category equivalent to today's category B, since the gross weight sits well under 3.5 t. The balanced ratio of kerb weight to payload makes it a typical representative of the light delivery vans of its era, aimed at trade and retail.
When buying a panel van this old, the condition of the floor pan and wheel arches matters most, since corrosion after more than six decades is the most critical weak point. The availability of spare parts for the engine and brakes should be checked with specialist historic vehicle parts dealers before purchase, as a steady supply of parts is not a given for such old small-series vehicles, and a fresh brake fluid flush together with a check of the fuel lines is a sensible precaution.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells MATADOR I
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 4correct |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,489 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Width | 2,000 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 3,050 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1,300 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2,300 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 4correct |
|---|
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Vidal MATADOR I weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,300 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Vidal MATADOR I?
2,300 kg.
What engine does the Vidal MATADOR I have?
4 cylinders, 1,489 cm³ displacement.
When was the Vidal MATADOR I built?
Production years: 1962.
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.
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Sources: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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