The spotlight was on more than just engines when Kenworth brought its W900 Legacy Edition to the Cummins Jamestown Engine Plant during “Bring Your Kids to Work Days.” The event provided employees and their families with the opportunity to explore the plant, learn about engine production, and get an up-close look at Kenworth’s latest special edition model before it goes into production.
“This event is a celebration of the incredible people at Cummins whose craftsmanship and commitment bring our trucks to life,” said Kyle Kimball, Kenworth’s director of marketing. “We were honored to bring the W900 Legacy Edition to Jamestown to recognize the team that helps power these iconic trucks that are beloved by generations of drivers.”
While the W900 Legacy Edition represents Kenworth’s lasting impact on the trucking industry, another type of legacy was just as clear as the dedication and pride of the employees whose work keeps that legacy alive.
A Special Build for an Iconic Model
Cummins partnered with Kenworth to produce X15 engines painted in the classic Cummins beige, exclusively for the W900 Legacy Edition. This will be the final special edition of the W900, making it a significant milestone for both brands.
“The classic engine color is just one special vintage touch on each Legacy Edition,” Kenworth said. “To complement the engine, a curated selection of iconic paint schemes – including the classic VIT ’63 paint scheme featured at the Cummins Jamestown event – is available with the W900 Legacy. Kenworth is producing just 1,000 of these models, which are available in Extended Day Cab, 72-inch Flat Top, and 86-inch Studio Sleeper configurations.”
Details That Honor the Past
Each W900 Legacy Edition will be individually serialized, counting down from 1,000 to 0001, with a special limited-edition badge mounted on the glovebox. Inside, the truck features a black Diamond VIT interior with platinum accents, Ravenwood door and dash trims, and platinum accent stitching. Vintage Kenworth logos appear on the trim and headrests, while hood badges use a design that became popular in 1966.
Shawn Hricko, plant manager at the Jamestown Engine Plant, also got behind the wheel during the event, adding his own memory to the day’s legacy.
For more information about the Kenworth W900 Legacy Edition, click here.
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