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Kenworth W900

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The Kenworth W900 is an American semi-trailer truck produced since 1961, recognized by its long hood, upright chrome grille and traditional cab layout favored by long haul owner-operators. Its enduring, largely unchanged styling across decades of production has made it one of the most recognized heavy truck models in North America, widely used in trucking and frequently featured in film and television.

Facts
Year
1961 1
Significance
Kenworth's longest-running flagship conventional truck, in continuous production for over six decades and a favorite among owner-operators for customization. 1
Manufacturer or Builder
Kenworth 1
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Sources
1. Wikipedia: Kenworth W900 Encyclopedia Article
Wikipedia
  • Lead section
    The Kenworth W900 is a model line of conventional-cab trucks that are produced by the Kenworth division of PACCAR.
  • Background section
    In 1961, Kenworth introduced the W900 conventional as the replacement for the 900-series.
  • Model overview section
    For over 60 years, Kenworth has produced three basic versions of the W900 model family, making it among the longest-lived automotive designs ever produced.
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