Storyteller Overland Acquires Global Expedition Vehicles
January 19, 2022
Storyteller Overland has acquired Global Expedition Vehicles (GXV), combining Storyteller's higher-volume production capabilities with GXV's custom expedition vehicle expertise. GXV will continue building custom rigs in Springfield, Missouri, while Storyteller will produce higher-volume Adventure Truck units in its expanded Birmingham, Alabama facilities; founders Mike and Rene' Van Pelt will remain involved in the combined business.
- Buyers
- Storyteller Overland
- Targets
- Global Expedition Vehicles
- Sellers
- Mike Van Pelt, Rene' Van Pelt
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Missouri, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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