It’s clear from the outset that American Truckworks in Wingfield, Adelaide is no ordinary truck yard. That’s probably because Lyndon Reynolds is no ordinary managing director. Reynolds might be part mad or part genius, but there’s one thing he’s full of, and that’s passion. He’s the only importer in Australia of brand-new Peterbilt trucks, the instantly recognisable American icon, and his latest offering – a 2018 Peterbilt 389 ‘Extended Hood’ – is destined to become an instant classic.
Reynolds is clearly not alone in having a passion for Peterbilt, a subsidiary of Paccar in the US. They could be considered the Harley-Davidson of trucks; big, beautiful and commanding, built to be noticed, but also built to work. The brand has plenty of fans in Australia, particularly among drivers who want…