Retro Test 4 - Kenworth W-Model W924

Retro Test 4 - Kenworth W-Model W924 | A New Hope

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The Kenworth W-Model was a truck that had an immediate and lasting impact on a generation of Kiwi truckers. In one guise or another it had a starring role in the likes of Movin' On and Smokey and the Bandit, igniting the imagination of young and old. Head back in time and relive some memories with us as Retro Test 4 hits the road in Rocky, the Kenworth W924.
This is the fourth instalment of a semi-regular series we’ve called Retro Tests.
We’re going to sample trucks from the great era that spanned the early 70s, through until the early 90s, roughly … there are no hard and fast rules. To some degree we aim to investigate just how far we’ve come (if we’ve come that far at all), but the main thrust is to have a bit of fun, go on a nostalgic trip, enjoy a few laughs, and rekindle some fantastic yarns and memories from a great period in our transport history that’s now gone.
The main delivery media for the Retro Tests will be video, with print as the support - in other words, opposite from the magazine’s main test. We hope you enjoy watching and reading them as much as we do putting them together.
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@NZTruckingMag Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! We hope you enjoy Retro Test 4! Share your memories of the W-Model with us, we'd love to hear them!

@stefankassbohrer2765 7 ай бұрын

Great, Jerry´s singing ... nice KW, one of the best looking Conventionals. Best regards from south Germany

@perryblack8538 Жыл бұрын

Well worth the wait. That was a great trip down memory lane. Maybe a Road Boss for Retro Test 5.

@shenblanchett2060 Жыл бұрын

Pete Turner in Christchurch has an awesome one

@robertarrol4374 Жыл бұрын

What a truck,my old man worked on nzfp logging trucks from 68 to about 1977.

@damiansingh8042 Жыл бұрын

Great show boys always bring back great memories the old W models Awesome old trucks made lots of people lots of money and had a great time doing it. I rebuilt my 76 Sar and work her everyday. Keep up the good work boys.👌👌👍👍

@weldthatiron3683 Жыл бұрын

Love the old gear

@duncankaynes Жыл бұрын

Bloody good work again fellas 143 scaina or a T line would be cool

@renshawcivilltd2524 Жыл бұрын

Would love to see a TLine that would be cool

@MrLs1kid Жыл бұрын

Way to go team Woo Hoo. Wow What a ball of a feature, hope you all been well and staying out of bloody trouble let me guess... Nah Hahaha. Very cool retro test awesome as to know of history as well seeing you guy's dress the part meows. On a serious word been much of a privilege to meet you both at palmy for brekkie, and hope hope to see many retro test to come in the future. Big thanks, very appreciative, From the Sugar-Liner. Cheers 🍻.

@chrismckell5353 Жыл бұрын

My old boss has one these and a cabover K both 400 Cummins & 13 speed Roadranger. Used to love the view over the bonnet of the W model. David still has those two trucks but retired from regular duty.

@fredjones9750 Жыл бұрын

Great stuff. Loved it. First w model I remember seeing up close was kevin Marshall's one from Avoca in kaikohe. From memory I think it had a 3406 cat 380hp. Next tests I would like are 3070 international, g88 volvo, or maybe a ford ltl.