kscarbel2 Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 Greg Bush, Owner-Driver / May 10, 2019 Australia’s rock legend Jimmy Barnes and Mack Trucks Australia have joined forces to raise money for drought-stricken farming communities in New South Wales and Queensland with the launch of the ‘Working Class Mack’ at Wacol, Brisbane. The stylish artwork adorning the Super-Liner recreates Barnes’ iconic album cover For The Working Class Man, which was released in 1985. The Mack Super-liner is now being auctioned through Pickles. Bidding will close on June 13 with funds then being distributed by Rotary Australia. Mack Trucks Australia vice president Dean Bestwick says Barnes had overseen the artwork spray painted on the truck’s cabin. "This Australian-made Mack Super-Liner is an enormous, inspirational homage to Jimmy’s legendary Working Class Man – an iconic album from 1985 that still resonates with farming communities across the country," Bestwick says. "We’re auctioning the Working Class Mack and donating the profits from the sale to Rotary to show our support for farmers who’re doing it tough. They’re the backbone of our nation and Mack trucks work side-by-side with them every day." Launching the auction at Mack’s Brisbane factory on May 10, Barnes says people on the land needed all the help they could get. "It’s extremely urgent – 99 percent of New South Wales and 65 per cent of Queensland are in drought. "Tens of thousands of farmers are on their knees and country towns are working hard to make a living, because of the worst drought in living memory. "It’s time for all Australians to rally around those in the bush, to show we care, and I’m really proud to team up with Mack for this fundraiser," Barnes says. Bestwick urged Mack and Barnesy fans to dig deep. "This is a once in a lifetime opportunity, so bid big and remember it’s for our farmers," Bestwick says. With Bestwick riding shotgun, Barnes took the Mack around the inside perimiter of Mack HQ at Wacol, Brisbane. The B-double specced ‘gold bulldog’ Super-Liner is powered by a Mack MP10 16 litre engine, with a Mack mDrive 12-speed automated manual box. On top is a 58-inch high-rise sleeper. The successful bidder of the ‘Working Class Mack’ will own what is arguably the most eye-catching truck on the Australia’s highways. . 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/57144-working-class-mack-to-raise-funds-for-drought-stricken-farmers/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscarbel2 Posted May 10, 2019 Author Share Posted May 10, 2019 Related reading: https://www.macktrucks.com.au/ https://www.pickles.com.au/trucks/item/-/details/CP-01-19--Mack--Superliner--6x4-Sleeper-Cab-Prime-Mover/902281447 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/57144-working-class-mack-to-raise-funds-for-drought-stricken-farmers/#findComment-422414 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtymilkman Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 They sure know how to build a truck there. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/57144-working-class-mack-to-raise-funds-for-drought-stricken-farmers/#findComment-422449 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayseed Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 Quote "Be who you are and say what you feel...Because those that matter...don't mind...And those that mind....don't matter." - Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/57144-working-class-mack-to-raise-funds-for-drought-stricken-farmers/#findComment-422452 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41180 Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 Makes me sick every time i see an australian mack and then look at what mack offers here .😑 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/57144-working-class-mack-to-raise-funds-for-drought-stricken-farmers/#findComment-422460 Share on other sites More sharing options...
james j neiweem Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 As president Trump ,would say make Mack great again. Bring the Aussie Mack lineup to the US and Canada.☹️ 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/57144-working-class-mack-to-raise-funds-for-drought-stricken-farmers/#findComment-422478 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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