Zenlav was also the man historically reputed to be responsible for the founding of the MandalMotors company, a corporation famous for its vehicle designs. Headquartered in Keldabe, the capital city of Mandalore, MandalMotors became a driving force in Mandalore's economy, developing an outstanding reputation as a starship manufacturer. Zenlav's brainchild remained in business on the Outer Rim world for centuries, producing advanced starship models well into 41 ABY.
The character of Gustav Zenlav was first introduced to the Star Wars universe in The History of the Mandalorians, an article written by Abel G. Peña, and published in January of 2005 as part of the eightieth issue of Star Wars Insider magazine. Zenlav later received an informational entry in The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia, a 2008 reference book co-authored by Stephen J. Sansweet, Pablo Hidalgo, Bob Vitas, Daniel Wallace, Chris Cassidy, Mary Franklin, and Josh Kushins. He was also mentioned in the Encyclopedia's entry for the MandalMotors company.
The character of Gustav Zenlav was first introduced to the Star Wars universe in The History of the Mandalorians, an article written by Abel G. Peña, and published in January of 2005 as part of the eightieth issue of Star Wars Insider magazine. Zenlav later received an informational entry in The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia, a 2008 reference book co-authored by Stephen J. Sansweet, Pablo Hidalgo, Bob Vitas, Daniel Wallace, Chris Cassidy, Mary Franklin, and Josh Kushins. He was also mentioned in the Encyclopedia's entry for the MandalMotors company.
- "The History of the Mandalorians" — Star Wars Insider 80
- The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia