When Peterbilt put out a call to its fanbase for vintage trucks to display at the official launch of the new Model 589, more than 200 owners responded, showcasing a little bit of everything from Peterbilt in years past.
Peterbilt Custom, Cabover, and Classic Trucks (Photos)
A Cummins-powered 1941 Model 344 draws crowds.
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1967 was a very good year for this Model 351 tractor.
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This mean green 1972 Model 359 is a fond reminder of trucking’s golden age.
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Not all the Peterbilts on display were vintage models, as this 2021 Model 389 attests.
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A close-up of the 2021 Model 389’s detailed Cummins engine.
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The owner of this 1965 Model 381 has elected to keep the truck’s original paint and patina on the vehicle.
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Care to guess what year this Model 359 Patriot Edition tractor is?
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This 1984 Model 362 was among the last of the classic cabovers.
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Another showstopper was this fantastic 1947 Model 344 tractor.
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A closer look at the 1941 Model 344’s Cummins engine.
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This gorgeous 1975 Model 352 sports its vintage ‘70s paint scheme proudly.
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This beautiful 1985 Model 362 cabover drew crowds all day long.
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This 1959 Model 351 is ready to hit the highway.
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This quicksilver 1965 Model 351 looks amazing.
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Check out the detail work on the 1947 Model 344’s Cummins diesel engine.
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The cab interior on the 1947 Model 344 was sharp as well.
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Here’s another classic Peterbilt cabover. This one is a 1980 Model 352.
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How low can this 2018 Model 389 go?
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Tall chrome stacks really set off this 1973 Model 358.
Photo: Jack Roberts