The Auto Channel
The Largest Independent Automotive Research Resource
The Largest Independent Automotive Research Resource
Official Website of the New Car Buyer

ESPN Founder Takes Delivery of Second Prestige Traveler at College Football Hall of Fame


PHOTO (select to view enlarged photo)

SOUTH BEND, Ind., Oct. 7, 2009 -- ESPN founder, Bill Rasmussen, will be at the College Football Hall of Fame to accept keys to the second College Fanz Game of the Week "Fanz Van" built by American Custom Vehicles of Elkhart, Indiana. The College Fanz broadcast team tours the country broadcasting NAIA football and basketball games live on its College Fanz Sports Network website.

The College Fanz Van is a specially equipped and painted Prestige Traveler. The Prestige Traveler is a new concept in traveling and overnight comfort. With the looks and luxury of a limousine and the comfort and amenities of today's custom motor home, The Prestige Traveler is quickly creating a crossover class of its own in the automotive touring industry.

The College Fanz schedule calls for 40 visits to college campuses nationwide. "We are proud to be the Official Fanz Van of The College Fanz NAIA Football Game of the Week Tour," stated Terry Minix, President of American Custom Vehicles. "The Prestige Traveler is compact, provides ultimate comfort, and is a proven tailgating machine - it's the perfect Fanz Van for the tour," he concluded.

Built on the award winning Daimler Chrysler Sprinter chassis, The Prestige Traveler is powered by the V-6 Mercedes Benz 3.0-liter V6 common rail-direct injection (CRD) turbo diesel engine. This power train delivers powerful, smooth, clean and quiet performance with the added benefit of exceptional fuel economy - up to 24 MPG on the highway.

"From the ultra lightweight composite materials we use to make the coach lighter than when it arrived at our facility, to luxury appointments and upholstery found only in European and marine designs, we've departed from the conventional RV of today with every design decision for The Prestige Traveler," stated Minix.

  Innovation in Motion - The Prestige Traveler Difference

  --  Sleek automotive look
  --  Seats nine passengers
  --  The recliner sofa beds sleep two, seat six or allow two passengers
      ultimate comfort as large, recliner chaise lounges

  --  Cabinets made of revolutionary solid marine plastic

Mr. Rasmussen will arrive at approximately 2:30 for interviews regarding College Fanz, the Game of the Week and give tours of the "Fanz Van."