Peterbilt US Truck Towing Vehicle Coast Counties 1977-86

#P# Peterbilt US Truck Towing Vehicle Coast Counties 1977-86

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Model Details

The Peterbilt Tow Truck “Coast Counties” by Wiking is a highly detailed 1:87 scale collector model representing one of the most iconic American heavy-duty recovery vehicles of the late 20th century. Based on the legendary Peterbilt 359, this striking model features a fully detailed wrecker body and authentic Coast Counties Peterbilt dealership livery, capturing the look of real roadside recovery and heavy towing operations across the United States.

This model reflects the classic American long-haul and recovery trucking culture, where powerful bonneted tractors were fitted with heavy-duty tow equipment for rescuing and transporting broken-down commercial vehicles. The Peterbilt 359 became one of the most recognisable US trucks of the 1970s and 1980s, known for its chrome styling, long hood design, and high-performance diesel powertrains.

Perfect for HO scale model railway layouts, North American trucking dioramas, and international collector displays, this Wiking model brings authentic US highway character into any freight or logistics scene.

Features

• Highly detailed 1:87 scale Wiking collector model
• Authentic Peterbilt 359 heavy-duty tow truck design
• Realistic Coast Counties Peterbilt dealership livery
• Detailed wrecker/recovery equipment body
• Ideal for US trucking, highway, and logistics dioramas

Historical Background

The Peterbilt 359 is one of the most famous American heavy-duty trucks ever produced, built for long-distance haulage and demanding freight operations across North America. Introduced in the 1960s and produced through the 1980s, it became a symbol of the classic US “big rig” era, widely recognised for its chrome grille, long bonnet, and powerful diesel engines.

Coast Counties Peterbilt, based in California, is one of the oldest Peterbilt dealerships in the United States, founded in 1949. The company operated both sales and full-service heavy truck support, including recovery and towing services for commercial fleets across the region.

Tow trucks based on the Peterbilt 359 platform were essential in maintaining highway freight operations, providing recovery services for long-distance trucks and supporting the logistics backbone of the US transport network.