Paccar: The Pursuit of Quality

Paccar: The Pursuit of Quality by Groner, Alex. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9780935503241.

It is well written, beautifully presented and covers the very beginnings of Paccar right up until the late 1990s The first photographed trucks, Kenworth sand and gravel haulers, but of course Paccar is much more than just Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks. Paccar also made tanks, defense systems, railcars, winches, dozer blades, dam components, buses, ships and bridges and acquired other companies such as Trico which made automotive components. From page 120 onwards there are enough truck photos and interesting text to satisfy most truck enthusiasts. If Paccar is or was your life, and your memories are pleasant ones, then this book is a must-have. The cost price of the book is reflected in the quality of the publication.