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FC The centerpiece of Peterbilt's yearlong cel- ebration of its 75th anniversary is a new special Model 579 that features unique interior and exterior styling and exclusive content, Peterbilt recently announced. "This is a milestone year for the company and we wanted to acknowledge it in a way that has been defining Peterbilt for 75 years – products distinctively styled, technologically advanced and designed to maximize the satisfaction and bottom lines of our cus- tomers," says Darrin Siver, Peterbilt General Manager and PACCAR Vice President. "In this tradition, we have taken the most inno- vative on-highway vehicle in the company's history and complemented it with compo- nents, accents and amenities that celebrate Peterbilt's past and future." Highlights of the new vehicle, which is now available for order, include bright accessories, a two-color paint design sim- ilar to the original 1939 Peterbilt (as well as the 50th anniversary edition Peterbilt), and a premium interior with exclusive logos and a unique numbered nameplate. Features of the special edition model include: A complete bright package, reminis- cent of Peterbilt's show truck heritage, includes bright outside sunvisor, rear view mirror housing and three-piece steel bumper with chrome finish. A highly polished hood crown that surrounds a new oval grille design. Exclusive 75th anniversary emblems on the sleeper, side hood bright air intake bezel and new bright rocker panels. A new optional 75th anniversary two-color paint design. Peterbilt's premium Platinum Titanium interior accentuated with a new charcoal dash top and Blackwood finish trim accents. "The Model 579 75th Anniversary Edition is truly a tribute to Peterbilt's storied history and to our auspicious future," says Siver. "This special edition vehicle is sure to attract attention from Peterbilt customers and across the North American highways." "The Model 579 75th Anniversary Edition is truly a tribute to our storied history and our auspicious future." Saluting the Past with the Present Peterbilt Launches 75th Anniversary Edition Model 579