KENWORTH LEGEND SAR
SALES OF THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION LEGEND SAR ARE NOW CLOSED
CONGRATULATIONS TO THOSE WHO SECURED THEIR VERY OWN PIECE OF KENWORTH HISTORY
50TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION
RELEASED IN 2021
Released in conjunction with Kenworth celebrating 50 years of manufacturing trucks in Australia, the 50th Anniversary Edition Legend SAR is modelled on the iconic W900SAR, built and sold in Australia from 1975 until 1987 and the first Kenworth model designed, engineered and built in Australia specifically for Australian operating requirements.
With its sloping bonnet and raised cab position, allowing for the first use of under cab battery and toolboxes, the W900SAR (SAR standing for ‘Short-bonnet Australian Right-hand drive’) was a fusion of the W900AR and S2 models.
While more than 45 years have passed since it first went into production and other SAR models have ensued, the allure of the original ‘SAR’ still remains and is reignited with the release of the third in the series of Legends, the Legend SAR.
FEATURES
ENGINE
Under the hood is a Cummins X15 engine, specially painted in beige to commemorate Cummins' heritage.
SIDE-MOUNTED EXHAUSTS
Side-mounted exhausts include a wraparound cover, just like the old SARs, with exposed chrome elbows and 7” curved pipes to give the truck a commanding presence.
B-SERIES CAB
Flat windscreen B-series cab providing extra headroom and seat travel, delivering greater levels of comfort for the driver than the original SAR.
FRONT TURN SIGNALS
Round 4” front turn signals on the crown of the wheel arch reminiscent of the original SARs.
LEGEND SAR
50TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION
HOOD AND GRILLE
The hood is adorned with heritage Kenworth and Cummins badges with an anniversary edition red and gold traditional italic Kenworth bug, which proudly sits atop the authentically reproduced and iconic SAR grille.
ALUMINIUM TANK STEPS
On the body of the truck, traditional extruded aluminium tank steps run alongside round fuel tanks, stainless rear guards and tail light bars are standard, as are black rubber mudflaps adorned with the traditional Kenworth bug.
CAB DESIGN
36” and 50” sleeper cabs are available in both an Aero 1 and flat roof design. A dovetail air deflector atop the sleeper is available with the Aero 1.
DASHBOARD
A traditional flat dash layout houses a full suite of handmade heritage style chrome-bezelled and white-faced gauges, featuring the traditional Kenworth bug, toggle switches with backlit graphics and a four-spoke leather steering wheel.
SEATS
A traditional Kenworth bug and Legend SAR logo embroidered into the leather seats.
INTERIOR
The interior of the Legend SAR has a premium feel and features diamond pleat trim with ‘Legend SAR 50th Anniversary Edition’ embossed into the rear wall and door trims and a wooden plaque on the glove box lid to identify the unique build number of each truck.
GEAR LEVER
The gear lever of the manual transmission topped with a wooden gear knob featuring the original Eaton Fuller logo and a stainless steel Legend SAR surround fitted around the sock.
DOORS
Traditional doors and door handles complete with airlift windows.
WINDSCREEN
Two-piece (split) windscreen with chrome trim, topped off with bullet-style cab marker lights and dual round air horns.
STAINLESS SCUFF PLATES
Stainless scuff plates adorned with the Legend SAR logo on door openings.
