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Ron Adams
Softcover
126 pages
90 B&W & 32 colour illustrations
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At Work: Peterbilt Trucks 1939-1979
$38.99
Peterbilts among enthusiasts. Starting in 1939 when Peterbilt was formed (after acquiring Fageol trucks), this golden era of trucking is portrayed through large period photographs when these heavy haulers were put to work. Captions not only tell about the truck, but also about the companies and owners who operated them.
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| Weight | 0.465 kg |
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| Dimensions | 21.6 × 26.0 × 1.0 cm |
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