It is a name that evokes conflicting images: the nobility of a working-class profession and the glint of a precious gem. For those who know the history of late-20th-century American automotive design, the "Emerald Trashman" isn't a person, but a specific, highly revered specification of a vehicle that has achieved cult status: a 1986 Ford F-350 (or sometimes a Chevrolet C30, depending on regional loyalty) finished in a rare, deep metallic green.
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