Athearn has announced several new offerings based on their Ford '55 Ford F-100 pickup and panel and the 1968 Ford F-850 Super Duty truck. Shown above are a new grain body on the F-850 and some special John Deere paint schemes. Also announced are a John Deere disc plow, John Deere 4020 tractor, individual John Deere 650H bulldozer, and Ford Motor Company delivery trucks based on the F-100 pickup and panel trucks.
Classic Mint Collectibles has announced their brass 1/87 models of Peterbilt 379EXTH with 70" sleeper are now shipping. Models feature all brass construction with detailed Cummins Signature 600 engine, plated exhaust heat shields, plated Alcoa wheels, tires with raised letters, detailed engine compartment and cab interior, plated bumper, 70" Unibilt sleeper option, trailer electrical cable and air hoses, and Holland fifth wheel.