Peterbilt : The Evolution of Class (Paperback)

by Warren A. Johnson (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description
Peterbilt, the Evolution of Class is a complete history of Peterbilt trucks using their data sheets, photos and engineering drawings. The book is 256 pages, color, and contains over 300 pictures and drawings. It also lists every model built since its inception in 1939.

About the Author
Warren A. Johnson is a truck driver that has collected Peterbilt truck literature and put it in book form.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Lotus Pub (March 16, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0970927509
• ISBN-13: 978-0970927507
• Product Dimensions: 11.9 x 9.3 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #654,455 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Peterbilt,Evolution of Class, June 19, 2001

By	Paul Flaherty (Durham, Maine United States) - See all my reviews

An excellent monograph. Instead of just color photos of "show trucks", Johnson uses mostly factory litreature. Ever price these early catalogs,specification sheets etc. on eBay, or at a swap meet?? Outta sight! This contains a brief but very real portrait of Peterbilt,especially the early days,and many never before scene photos,especially of the off highway models. A very well done work, and the quality of the photos,binding, and printing is worthy to carry the Peterbilt name!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Class Book For A Class Brand, September 1, 2002

By	Robert Sandewicz (Monroe Township, New Jersey United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Peterbilt: The Evolution of Class is an excellent history about the "trucks with the Red Oval". As an intense truck enthusiast and long-term Pete fan, I feel that this book is a joy to read no matter how many times I pick it up. Neither a "coffee table book" nor a photo essay, this volume is loaded with facts and figures about Petes from 1939 to the present. Author Warren Johnson skillfully blends text with a collection of vintage literature and spec sheets (both old and new)to chronicle this legendary truck. The production total at the back of the book are a wonderful touch. I wish there were a few more interior shots, but overall I heartily recommend this item. If you like Petes and other big rigs, you MUST add this book to your collection.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not a book for photographers, November 14, 2001

By	"ajgmg" (NEW ZEALND) - See all my reviews

If you are a collector of truck spec sheets you will
appreciate this book.The first revuer gives a pretty
accurate idea of the contents of this book.The author
Warren Johnson has done a remarkable job in collecting
such a complete history on the peterbilt product range.
While not dissapointed with "The Evolution of Class"
I felt it was a bit on the clinical side.Most of the
book is made up of specification sheets,which while
interesting,start to look a little repeditive when

placed in sucession.The most interesting parts of
the book I found was the more detailed interior photos
and file photos of early cab tilting procedures and
some of the more hybrid designs.Readers of early
American truck magazines such as "Overdrive" will
no doubt recall the Peterbilt "Class" adverts.
The author Warren Johnson makes no appology for
avoiding the inclusion of personal reviews
and testimonials but personally I felt it might have
given this book a bit more life,as perhaps would a
few more archive photos of early trucks and some
coverage of the glossy advertising brochures many
collectors try to obtain from dealerships.