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LUXURY SPRINTING MERCEDES-BENZ VIERA SPRINTER WORDS: KRISTIE BERTUCCI
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he Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is more than just a van to All Star Customs – it’s a luxurious executive vehicle, and their latest conversion reflects what they think a Viera Sprinter should look like and how it should function. Taking expertise from its founders (Ruben Karapetian of All Star Tire, Raul Becerril of All Star Customs, 310 Motoring, Next Motorsports, & 405 Motorsports, and Andrei Karapetian of LA Connection in Russia), the shop chose the Sprinter as the base model for their build because it provides desirable features that customizers look for, says Raul Becerril, VP and system design engineer of All Star Customs. “It’s a flexible platform that comes in three different sizes, has a turbo diesel engine, has the longest passenger/cargo van made and has high safety ratings,” Karapetian says. Already a favorite among their international customers, All Star Customs intends to make it popular among its American clientele. “Throughout our experiences with our international customers, we’ve taken mental notes and have come to a consensus among our team what the absolute necessities are when building the ultimate Sprinter van,” he explains. What they’ve compiled among top picks include: highquality leather, comfortable seating arrangements, safety, function, Wi-Fi, Apple products, a huge sound system, fridge and bar. “These are features 42 | DUB MAGAZINE 2014