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* USA - 20-year run for Pete 379 comes to an end
The final Model 379 Legacy Class Edition marked the end of an era for truckmaker Peterbilt Motors... Denton,TX,USA -Today's Trucking (CAN) -9 April 2007: -- The event, says Pete, marks the completion of the 379's 20-year run as an industry icon for groundbreaking styling, quality, prestige and legendary performance... Since 1986 Peterbilt has produced more than 230,000 Model 379s. The company says 89 percent remain in operation serving customers today... "The classic truck is replaced by the new Model 389, carries all the class and legendary performance synonymous with its predecessor, while reducing operating costs through better fuel economy," said Bill Jackson, Peterbilt general manager and Paccar vice-president... (Photo: The last Pete 379 Legacy rolls off the production line)
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