Peterbilt prices

[ABC Auto Industry]

I'm wondering how much brand-new Peterbilt trucks cost over the years. The box of the T500 (not the original T500-500) AMT 359 "California Hauler", made about 1970, claims that they cost upwards of $20,000. The box of the T501 reissue, made about 1975, claims that they cost upwards of $35,000. So, they'd likely cost upwards of $100,000, possibly $200,000. However, a character in "Smokey & the Bandit" claims that Peterbilts are about $80,000. Now, Smokey & the Bandit was released in 1977, so how could the price of a new Peterbilt have jumped about $45,000 in two years, unless there was a huge crisis of some sort? Ah, the wonders of capitalism.

Also, the box for the T501 California Hauler claims that Peterbilts were available with diesel engines up to 16 cylinders. I've never heard of an engine that large being used in a truck. Does anyone know if Peterbilts ever had such an engine?

[mackinac359]

In the mid 70's a typical Peterbilt 352 cabover was between $28,000 and $35,000.

A 2008 389 with 63" sleeper will run around $120,000 in bare form.

The most expensive factory Peterbilts are the highly spec'd construction trucks with heavy frames, suspensions, extra steerable axles and big powerplants.

Go to www.truckpaper.com and look at the new truck listings for Peterbilt and you'll get an idea of the dealer asking prices.

Tim

[Jason]

Hey, Lately ive seen these type of trucks running for about 120,000-160,000 for a pretty nice new 379 or 387. I have seen new trucks that have all sorts of modifications such as full fenders, larger sleeper, custom paint etc. for upwards of 250,000. I would imagine these prices are dependant on the options you want. If you go to www.truckpaper.com thats a great site for reference photos. They have all different makes/models and combinations so its an awesome site to get some ideas. As far as a 16 cyl. engine, maybe some off road versions had those?? I know the gigantic dump trucks have engines like that. If i remember correctly 12v71's and 92's were offered in some On highway trucks. If you want look for a KW W-900 with a 12V92, some guy custom fit that beast into his rig. sight of beauty!!

[ABC Auto Industry]

Well Tim, the most expensive Red Oval I found was a 2007 367 tanker truck priced at $287,500. But there's a price to pay for class, eh?

Link to truck:

http://www.truckpaper.com/listings/detail....B379022828BFE25

[seboam]

287,000 for a pooper pumper!I dont know about class with that tank..

[mackinac359]

That's some high class sh#$ ! LOL

287,000 for a pooper pumper!I dont know about class with that tank..

[Shooner]

287,000 for a pooper pumper!I dont know about class with that tank..

At that price up here in Alberta, that thing will be paid off fairly quickly. Even though $287,500 is big price tag,