The American truck has developed its unique personality, from the toughness of the Macks and Brockways that built the country’s highways, to the shiny Kenworths and Peterbilts, with their long hoods and chrome exhaust stacks that symbolize freedom and the open road. Movies and television shows portray the cowboy-like persona of the owner-operators, traveling the lonesome highway. Long hoods, sleeper cabs, and chrome, lots of chrome, define the American highway truck. Rugged bumpers, spoked wheels, and the toughness of a bulldog are all hallmarks of their vocational brethren.
The Antique Truck Club of America proudly proclaims that it is dedicated to preserving, restoring, and operating antique trucks. This dedication is shown by the nearly 1000 trucks on display at a truck show held annually in Macungie, PA. Trucks of every type, brand, color, and style fill the show field. Some are restored, others bear the scars of a hard-working life. Visitors walk the rows, talking to the owners and learning about the history and engineering of the impressive machines.
