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Cabover. Used everywhere, and a big part of the reason for them is they’re shorter, ie length restrictions.
Cabovers can be extended like you see here. You can get extra sleeper room.
UPDATE: A bunch of truckers and truck drivers commented on this custom classic truck and here’s what they said (click here).
The truck pictured here belonged to ATDS, a company that was a driving school or something, reportedly. This was their showpiece.
Besides this one, they had a matching Marmon conventional. The Marmon also had a giant sleeper and paint that was like this one’s. Shelby Elliot, used to have pictures of the Marmon and this one both on his site. Elliot, it is reported, always traded in American trucks that were unique.
Kenworth cabovers are considered by many people to be living legends. Even people who don’t generally like cabovers like these ones when they’re done up nice (not everyone, but many). The most popular models are the K100, K123 and K200. These still run on the highways. They’re a sight many enjoy spotting.
In the custom trucking scene, big rig collectors and enthusiasts like to do full restorations on these.
You can find these trucks at most truck shows.
They’re rare though. They weren’t as popular as conventionals.
You can get used Kenworth Cabovers (not a long one like this, but with a sleeper) for US $20,000 and up.
Older ones (like from the 70s) can be much cheaper, and new ones (from this decade) can be around $50,000 or so. These are basic starting prices, though, and to get bigger sleepers and other upgrade-type features, add thousands.
