3/29/20 93/100 Peterbilt Cement Truck

In the 1980’s the Convoys were in full-swing at Matchbox so there was lots of cabs and trailers to mix and match, and some of the cabs were sold as singles in the 1-75 line, and one of them was this Peterbilt truck that saw uses as a tanker truck, dump truck, and this cement truck.  For 2000 the cement truck came back in flat white with dirt on the sides, BILT on the doors, and even the Pete badge on the sides of the hood.  The rear section incorporates the tilting cement drum that rotates in its gray retainer and also has a recess in the metal body for the drum to sit in.  The Peterbilt has been in use since 1982 and has the classic long-nose hood with tall grille, attached quad headlights, side air intake and exhaust stacks that can bend underweight, and six 8-spoke treaded tires.  The interior does not show much with the exception of a detailed driver in the driver’s seat, while the Matchbox 2000 logo is located on the roof of the cab.  This cement and tanker truck got a few more uses in the next few years before disappearing completely, ending a long run for this unique Convoy casting.

Specifications:

· Engine: Turbodiesel I-6, 300 hp. est.

· Transmission: 16-speed manual

· 0-60 mph: 20.0 sec. est.

· Real vehicle price: $45,000 est. 1982

Rating:  5 out of 5 stars