Peterbilt to Celebrate 75th Anniversary in California
Peterbilt plans to bring a large collection of new and historic trucks, memorabilia, vendors and a charity raffle for a classic Model 359 to its anniversary show in Stockton, Calif.
The first Peterbilt truck Serial #S100, a 1939 fire truck, will be displayed at the event. Photo: Peterbilt
The first Peterbilt truck Serial #S100, a 1939 fire truck, will be displayed at the event. Photo: Peterbilt
Peterbilt plans to bring a large collection of new and historic trucks, memorabilia, vendors, and a charity raffle for a classic Model 359 to its anniversary show in Stockton, Calif.
The 75th Anniversary Peterbilt Truck Show will feature approximately 400 show trucks representing milestone models from throughout the company’s history, a reunion luncheon of current and former employees, supplier and vendor exhibits, music, guest speakers, a charity raffle for a Model 359, and Peterbilt’s interactive anniversary tour trailer, hauled by a Model 579 Anniversary Edition truck.
"This will be a very special event that will bring together everything that is essential to our 75 years of industry leadership, our customers, our employees and dealers, and our vehicles," said Darrin Siver, Peterbilt general manager and Paccar vice president."It will be a celebration of Peterbilt’s past, present, and future."
For more information on the event, visit www.75thanniversary.org.
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