{"product_id":"international-lonestar-tractor-truck-3-assi-2010-185798","title":"International LoneStar Tractor Truck 2010 IXO Models 1:64","description":"\u003cblockquote class=\"vr-tldr\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 1:64 scale model of the 2010 International LoneStar, Navistar's premium Class 8 conventional tractor, produced by IXO Models in their 64TR diecast truck series.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNavistar introduced the International LoneStar in 2008 as a deliberate return to the long-hood conventional aesthetic, positioning it against the Kenworth W900 and Peterbilt 389 in the premium owner-operator segment. The 2010 model year represented an early production variant unchanged in its core architecture from launch, making it the purest expression of the original design brief. IXO Models captures that moment in their 64TR series at \u003cspan class=\"vr-scale\"\u003e1:64\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"lonestar-class-8-design\"\u003eA Class 8 Truck Built Around Visual Identity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe LoneStar's defining feature is its waterfall hood — a broad, sculpted bonnet flanked by prominent chrome stacks and a chrome grille that openly referenced classic American trucking. Available in day cab and sleeper configurations, the truck was powered by either the MaxxForce 13 (12.4-litre inline-6, up to 475 hp) or the larger MaxxForce 15 (14.9-litre inline-6, up to 550 hp), with Cummins ISX and Caterpillar C15 also on the options list. Specification, not austerity, was the selling point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"owner-operator-culture-2010\"\u003eThe Peak of the Owner-Operator Era\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy 2010, the LoneStar had established itself as a flagship choice for owner-operators who treated their truck as both a business tool and a personal statement. Competing directly against long-established names from Kenworth, Peterbilt, and Freightliner, the International LoneStar carved out a niche through its chrome-laden exterior and a cab interior that prioritised driver comfort on long-haul runs. The 2010 model year sits at the commercial high point of the first generation, before subsequent developments in the North American diesel emissions landscape began reshaping the Class 8 market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"ixo-models-64tr-series\"\u003eIXO Models and the 64TR Diecast Series\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIXO Models, a French-owned diecast manufacturer known for officially licensed releases at accessible price points, developed the 64TR series specifically to cover classic and modern commercial vehicles at \u003cspan class=\"vr-scale\"\u003e1:64\u003c\/span\u003e. The LoneStar carries the series prefix 64TR, consistent with other IXO truck releases in the same range. At this scale, the model's proportions translate the truck's wide hood and tall cab into a compact but visually faithful replica, suitable for both display and diorama use alongside other \u003cspan class=\"vr-scale\"\u003e1:64\u003c\/span\u003e commercial vehicle models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"display-cabinet-trucking-fleet\"\u003eBuilding a North American Trucking Fleet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe LoneStar sits naturally alongside other \u003cspan class=\"vr-scale\"\u003e1:64\u003c\/span\u003e American conventional tractors — Kenworth W900, Peterbilt 389, Freightliner Coronado — for collectors assembling a representative cross-section of the early 2010s North American trucking scene. It also pairs with other releases in IXO's 64TR series for a cohesive shelf grouping. For collectors focused specifically on the International brand, the LoneStar is one of relatively few Class 8 Navistar trucks rendered in scale model form, giving it genuine catalogue significance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"IXO MODELS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56594151276928,"sku":"64TR009A","price":51.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0922\/8828\/7104\/files\/vroomi-64tr009a-front34-v2.jpg?v=1792745815","url":"https:\/\/vroomimodels.com\/de\/products\/international-lonestar-tractor-truck-3-assi-2010-185798","provider":"Vroomi","version":"1.0","type":"link"}