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''' | '''Storyteller Overland''' is a manufacturer of '''MODE 4x4''' class B "adventure van" recreational vehicles built on the Mercedes Sprinter and Ford Transit consumer vehicles. The company is headed by [[Jeffrey Hunter]] and was affiliated with [[Matthew McSweeney]]'s [[McSweeney Holdings]]. | ||
McSweeney | McSweeney, the son of [[Southern Comfort Conversions]] founder [[Rod McSweeney]], opened his own custom conversion business in [[2009]] as '''MCM Custom Vehicles''', which was renamed '''Southern Comfort Automotive''', now '''SCA Performance'''. That company collaborated with Lingenfelter Performance Engineering of Decatur, Indiana to develop the "Reaper" off-road truck based on the Chevrolet Silverado and the "Black Widow" based on the GMC Sierra. | ||
McSweeney Designs also | In [[2012]], with Hunter as its head, '''McSweeney Designs''' began producing customized luxury vehicles ("Autocraft") and armored luxury vehicles ("Armorcraft") for corporate and government clients. McSweeney Designs also produced luxury marine and aircraft interiors in its "Luxecraft" department, and custom-tuned racing vehicles through its "Racecraft" department. Its in-house "Artifex Studio" worked with clients to develop customized, hand-crafted fittings and finishes for all of its vehicles. | ||
The company, which | The company, which employed [[Nicholas Saban|Nicholas Saban Jr]], son of the [[Alabama Crimson Tide football]] coach, as head of its G-Class unit, produced a limited-edition of fifteen "Nick Saban Signature Series" Mercedes Sprinters in [[2015]]. The $200,000 luxury vans were sold through [[Mercedes-Benz of Birmingham]], in which Coach Saban is a partner. | ||
Hunter launched the Storyteller Overland brand in November [[2018]] with more than $3 million in capital. The company opened a 20,000 square-foot production plant at 109 [[West Park Drive]] in [[Oxmoor Valley]] in [[2019]]. It purchased the 80,000 square-foot former [[American Printing Co.]] building at 428 [[Industrial Lane]] in [[2021]]. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
* Azok, Dawn Kent (January 24, 2014) "Alabama firm adding jobs and unveiling new off-road performance truck, the Chevrolet Reaper." {{BN}} | |||
* Azok, Dawn Kent (November 3, 2014) "Alabama firm builds armored, luxury rides for customers in world's conflict-ridden regions." {{BN}} | * Azok, Dawn Kent (November 3, 2014) "Alabama firm builds armored, luxury rides for customers in world's conflict-ridden regions." {{BN}} | ||
* Azok, Dawn Kent (September 10, 2015) "Nick Saban rolls out limited edition $200K Benz luxury van." {{BN}} | * Azok, Dawn Kent (September 10, 2015) "Nick Saban rolls out limited edition $200K Benz luxury van." {{BN}} | ||
* Patchen, Tyler (August 8, 2019) "New RV manufacturer ramping up in Birmingham." {{BBJ}} | |||
* Van der Bijl, Hanno (April 6, 2021) "Entity with ties to RV manufacturer buys site near Red Mountain Park for $2.7M." {{BBJ}} | |||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
* [ | * [https://www.storytelleroverland.com/ Storyteller Overland] website | ||
[[Category:Auto manufacturers]] | [[Category:Auto manufacturers]] | ||
[[Category:2012 establishments]] | [[Category:2012 establishments]] | ||
[[Category:Gadsden Highway]] | [[Category:Gadsden Highway]] | ||
[[Category:Industrial Lane]] | |||
Revision as of 16:58, 7 April 2021
Storyteller Overland is a manufacturer of MODE 4x4 class B "adventure van" recreational vehicles built on the Mercedes Sprinter and Ford Transit consumer vehicles. The company is headed by Jeffrey Hunter and was affiliated with Matthew McSweeney's McSweeney Holdings.
McSweeney, the son of Southern Comfort Conversions founder Rod McSweeney, opened his own custom conversion business in 2009 as MCM Custom Vehicles, which was renamed Southern Comfort Automotive, now SCA Performance. That company collaborated with Lingenfelter Performance Engineering of Decatur, Indiana to develop the "Reaper" off-road truck based on the Chevrolet Silverado and the "Black Widow" based on the GMC Sierra.
In 2012, with Hunter as its head, McSweeney Designs began producing customized luxury vehicles ("Autocraft") and armored luxury vehicles ("Armorcraft") for corporate and government clients. McSweeney Designs also produced luxury marine and aircraft interiors in its "Luxecraft" department, and custom-tuned racing vehicles through its "Racecraft" department. Its in-house "Artifex Studio" worked with clients to develop customized, hand-crafted fittings and finishes for all of its vehicles.
The company, which employed Nicholas Saban Jr, son of the Alabama Crimson Tide football coach, as head of its G-Class unit, produced a limited-edition of fifteen "Nick Saban Signature Series" Mercedes Sprinters in 2015. The $200,000 luxury vans were sold through Mercedes-Benz of Birmingham, in which Coach Saban is a partner.
Hunter launched the Storyteller Overland brand in November 2018 with more than $3 million in capital. The company opened a 20,000 square-foot production plant at 109 West Park Drive in Oxmoor Valley in 2019. It purchased the 80,000 square-foot former American Printing Co. building at 428 Industrial Lane in 2021.
References
- Azok, Dawn Kent (January 24, 2014) "Alabama firm adding jobs and unveiling new off-road performance truck, the Chevrolet Reaper." The Birmingham News
- Azok, Dawn Kent (November 3, 2014) "Alabama firm builds armored, luxury rides for customers in world's conflict-ridden regions." The Birmingham News
- Azok, Dawn Kent (September 10, 2015) "Nick Saban rolls out limited edition $200K Benz luxury van." The Birmingham News
- Patchen, Tyler (August 8, 2019) "New RV manufacturer ramping up in Birmingham." Birmingham Business Journal
- Van der Bijl, Hanno (April 6, 2021) "Entity with ties to RV manufacturer buys site near Red Mountain Park for $2.7M." Birmingham Business Journal
External links
- Storyteller Overland website