NPE NA 99164 H0 Peterbilt 281 Confidential, Tank Trailer USA Gasoline, Show Truck

NPE NA 99164 H0 Peterbilt 281 “Confidential” with “USA Gasoline” Tank Trailer – Show Truck Version

Would you like to showcase a legendary American truck with cult status on your H0 layout or in your collection? The NPE NA 99164 Peterbilt 281 “Confidential” with “USA Gasoline” tanker trailer is an impressive model of one of the most famous U.S. trucks, combining classic truck engineering with film history.

The Peterbilt 281 is one of the iconic American trucks of the 1950s. In this version, it pulls a tanker trailer bearing the “USA Gasoline” lettering and stands out as an eye-catching show truck. The combination of the striking tractor unit and tanker trailer makes this model a real eye-catcher.

A US truck manufacturer with a rich tradition

Peterbilt was founded in Oakland in 1939 and quickly became one of the leading manufacturers of high-quality trucks in the United States. Since its founding, the company has been regarded as particularly innovative in commercial vehicle manufacturing.

Technical features include, among other things, cabs that tilt 90°, an aluminum riveted construction, and comfortable sleeper cabs for long-haul drivers. These innovations have made Peterbilt one of the most influential manufacturers in the American truck industry.

Film History on Wheels

The Peterbilt 281 “Confidential” became famous worldwide thanks to a television movie from the early 1970s. In this suspenseful road movie, the tanker truck became one of the most recognizable vehicles in film history.

Several identical vehicles were used for the filming. One of these trucks has been preserved to this day and can be viewed at a private truck museum in North Dakota.

H0-Scale Show Truck

The model depicts the legendary Peterbilt 281 with a tanker trailer in an eye-catching show truck version. The “USA Gasoline” lettering and the tanker trailer’s distinctive shape give the vehicle a particularly impressive appearance.

This makes the model suitable for both collectors of American trucks and model railroaders who wish to add an extraordinary road vehicle to their layout.

Exclusive model project

This model will be produced in H0 and 0 scale only if there is sufficient commercial demand. This gives the truck a particularly exclusive character and makes it of special interest to collectors and enthusiasts of American commercial vehicles.

Expand your collection with this legendary movie truck and get a piece of American truck and film history in 1:87 scale.

Features:

• NPE NA 99164 Peterbilt 281 “Confidential”
• With “USA Gasoline” tank trailer
• Version: Show truck
• Scale: H0
• Prototype: US Peterbilt 281 truck

Specs:

• Gauge: H0
• Lorry type: Articulated lorry
• Color: Black

Further links:

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CAUTION: Not suitable for children under 3 years. Danger of swallowing! Age recommendation from 14 years.