BRS AEC Mammoth Major MkV by Mike Jeffries
Mike Jeffries

BRS AEC Mammoth Major MkV by

THIS PAINTING IS SOLD.

At the 1958 Commercial Motor Show AEC debuted their new Mk V eight-wheeler to replace their market leader Mk III [for some unknown reason there was never a Mk IV].

The MkV had many improvements over its predecessors with new engines, new cab, set back front axles, improved brakes and a new rear bogie, but the old MkIII continued to sell alongside its new stablemate for a further 18 months or so until production of these famous models ceased in 1960.

British Road Services were big AEC users and many MkVs were purchased and this fine example is seen at their Cardiff depot sometime in the mid-sixties loaded with giant reels of telephone cable.

The original of this painting was in oils on a 20″×30″ board.

A painting like this of your favourite vehicle, British or American, in oils on canvas or board would cost about £1500.

E-mail mike@transportartist .co.uk or ring 07884462140 to commission your own unique work of art by one of Britain’s leading transport artists.

Please remember this image is my property and protected by copyright law.

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Ex footplateman, soldier, lorry driver, bus driver who lives in the past.

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transportart, aec, brs, cardiff, eight wheeler, haulage, mike jeffries, mkiii, mkv

Comments

  • Ken Powers
    Ken Powersalmost 3 years ago

    The highlights and reflections in this piece are “spot-on.” Nicely done.

  • Thanks Ken, I remember the Mk V so well.

    – Mike Jeffries

  • Edward Denyer
    Edward Denyeralmost 3 years ago

    Excellent Mike. I remember BRS they did a lot of work for BR didn’t they? – Ted

  • Probably Ted, thanks again you’re my greatest fan!

    – Mike Jeffries

  • TREVOR34
    TREVOR34over 1 year ago

    Cool… I’ve seen restored versions on the roads in the summer.. along with heaps of other makes and models… Wonderful sights.

  • Cheers Trevor, I’ll be out this summer on the London/Brighton hcvs run in May hopefully driving an old Leyland.

    – Mike Jeffries

  • vanessaz
    vanessazover 1 year ago

    Beautiful work! The detail in this is amazing. i love your style.

  • Many thanks Vanessaz, I love AECs too.

    – Mike Jeffries

  • ╰⊰✿ Bonita✿⊱╮ Lalonde✿⊱╮

    •.¸♥♥¸.•Wonderful capture love the detail and clarity, wonderful highlight and reflections love the history written as well.Nicely done and presented!•.¸♥♥¸.•

  • Gary Fernandez
    Gary Fernandez6 months ago


    Unbelievable realism, congratulations Mike.

  • Many thanks for the feature, Gary.

    – Mike Jeffries

  • Olaf Karl
    Olaf Karl6 months ago

    Wow lovely, you got your own style. Brilliant details.

  • Abraham Falcón Velázquez
    Abraham Falcón...6 months ago

    Amazing work, it looks so real.