Spartan Chassis Receives $28 Million Subcontract to Supply Chassis Components for High Priority MRAP Vehicle Production

CHARLOTTE, Mich., Aug. 3, 2007 -- Spartan Chassis, Inc., a subsidiary of Spartan Motors, Inc. , today announced it has received a $28 million subcontract order from General Dynamics Land Systems to supply and integrate key chassis components in the production of advanced tactical vehicles under the Mine Resistant Ambush Protected, or MRAP, program.

The vehicles under this order are scheduled to be completed by the end of November 2007 and will be utilized by all branches of the U.S. military. MRAPs are prized by the military for their V-shaped hulls, raised chassis and improved armor, which help protect servicemen and women from improvised explosive devices, or IEDs, mines and other hazards of war.

"This award is validation of Spartan's expertise in automotive integration and our ability to deliver a quality product on time," said Richard Schalter, president of Spartan Chassis. "These vehicles have been called the highest priority for the U.S. military because of the unmatched level of troop safety they provide, and we are honored to be among the suppliers committed to providing products that safeguard the lives of our servicemen and women."

General Dynamics Land Systems, headquartered in Sterling Heights, Michigan, is a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics Corporation . The company designs and builds armored vehicles and subsystems for the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corps, and international customers, and is the defense industry's largest supplier of armored military vehicles.

About Spartan Chassis, Inc.:

Spartan Chassis, Inc., a subsidiary of Spartan Motors, Inc. , is a leading developer and manufacturer of custom chassis for recreational vehicles, fire trucks and specialty vehicles. Spartan Motors, which also manufactures emergency rescue vehicles under the brand names of Crimson Fire, Crimson Fire Aerials and Road Rescue, reported sales of $445 million in 2006 and is focused on becoming the premier manufacturer of specialty vehicles and chassis in North America.