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People tend to forget what a great career George Foreman had. That guy fought Muhammad Ali for crying out loud! He also fought the likes of Joe Frazier and Evander Holyfield, and sparred twice with Sonny Liston. Unfortunately, today many people know him because of the so-called George Foreman Grill.
To be fair, he made more money from selling naming rights than he did as a professional boxer (plus 40% for every grill sold). His net worth is currently believed to be around $300 million, which puts him on par with some of the richest athletes in the world today, such as Kevin Durant, Phil Mickelson, and Lewis Hamilton.
Now, if you're worth that much money and enjoy traveling in style (with an entourage), a luxury RV of some kind is probably the way to go.
What we have here is a 45-foot long Featherlite Vantare motorcoach built on a 1999 Prevost H3-45 chassis. It belonged to George Foreman until last year, when someone else bought it. On the contrary, he just recently sold it at auction for $132,000.
Visually, we're treated to a maroon and gold exterior with multicolored accents. Also included is an electric patio awning, outdoor shower, air horn, quad wipers, receiver hitch, outdoor entertainment center (Sony CD changer and Panasonic TV), and a set of 22.5-inch aluminum wheels with Goodyear tires. .
Naturally, it has an air-adjustable suspension with an automatic leveling system. This kind of vehicle is nothing if it doesn't offer a super smooth ride. They don't just call it a “house on wheels.”
Inside, you'll find power-adjustable captain's chairs in red leather, woodgrain trim, power sun visors, reverse view monitor, cruise control, dual-zone air conditioning, and leather-wrapped seats. Steering wheel and odometer showing 60,000 miles.
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Meanwhile, the living quarters feature wood-grain and tile floors, electric shades, ducted thermostats, a total of nine beige leather captain's chairs, an indoor entertainment center, and a composite countertop, microwave, sink, and kitchen. There is a fully equipped kitchen. There's a residential-style refrigerator and even a drinks cabinet with custom wine glasses overhead.
To the rear is a bedroom with a queen bed, yet another entertainment center, a closet, a luxurious bathroom with built-in nightstands, tile floors, gold-tone fixtures, an enclosed shower, and a toilet. It has almost everything you need. Live a comfortable life on the street.
What this does in terms of performance is, well, it doesn't provide any “performance”. Large bus engines are all about torque and fuel efficiency. In this case, we're dealing with a Detroit Diesel 12.7-liter turbocharged inline-six unit that sends power to the rear wheels via a six-speed automatic gearbox.
