Rear Vision

Restored Australian Custom Trucks archive stories, clearly identified by original issue and publication period.

Originally published in Australian Custom Trucks, Issue 6 (2015)

Star Performer: Mark Smith’s custom Western Star

Mark Smith has thought long and hard about his dream machine and getting it just right he worked with Western Star and SLS to ensure the truck was everything he wanted and…

Originally published in Australian Custom Trucks, Issue 6 (2015)

Forged by Friendship: Betts Bower’s Kenworth C509 and T909

When Chris Betts and Daniel Bowers forged a friendship while their trucks were being customised at SLS it was also the forging of a strong business partnership that has seen the group…

Originally published in Australian Custom Trucks, Issue 6 (2015)

Mussy’s Big Bully: Mactrans’ Southern Cross Mack Titan

Mustapha “Mussy” Deen is unashamedly a Mack fan, and when the opportunity to buy the 50th Anniversary Titan or Superliner came about he was able to acquire the much sought-after 1988 identifier…

Originally published in Australian Custom Trucks, Issue 7 (2015)

Built for the Bush: Ian Windsor’s restored 1985 Kenworth SAR

Grazier Ian Windsor’s 1985 SAR has been restored to perfection by PJ’s in Brisbane, although Ian carts his own stock, this truck is more of a collectible. By Line: Words and Pictures:…