Which semi truck from 80’s most closely resembles Optimus?

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  1. 6Speed, Mar 4, 2020
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    Was he based off a specific model or just generically a semi? I know his grill changes here and there depending on episode and sometimes within the same episode lol so maybe hard to pinpoint an exact model.
     
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    Optimus Prime's original toy was based on a Freightliner FL86.
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