The Model 397 was the largest vehicle Peterbilt ever designed, a conventional 6x6 intended exclusively for off-road use. It was introduced in 1980, the same year the company opened its Denton, Texas assembly plant. Only two were ever assembled, one in 1980 and one in 1982. It came at the top of the heavy off-road line that began with the Model 383 of 1966 and also included the Models 346, 353 and 387.
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In 1980, Peterbilt introduced the Model 397; the largest vehicle ever designed by the company, the 397 conventional 6x6 was exclusively for off-road use.
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Peterbilt Motors Company is an American truck manufacturer specializing in the production of heavy-duty (Class 8) and medium-duty (Classes 5–7) commercial vehicles.
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In 1980, Peterbilt introduced the Model 397; the largest vehicle ever designed by the company, the 397 conventional 6x6 was exclusively for off-road use.
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Only 2 397s were assembled, one in 1980 and one in 1982.
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Peterbilt Motors Company is an American truck manufacturer specializing in the production of heavy-duty (Class 8) and medium-duty (Classes 5-7) commercial vehicles.
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