Galpin Auto Sports
| Company type | Spare Parts Shop and Automotive Company |
|---|---|
| Industry | Automobile |
| Founded | California,1946 |
| Founder | Frank Galpin |
| Headquarters | Van Nuys , |
Area served | United States |
Key people | Bert Boeckmann, Chairman Beau Boeckmann,President |
| Revenue | $750,000,000[citation needed] |
| Website | galpinautosports |
Galpin Auto Sports(orGAS) is an Americancustom carandautomobile repair shoplocated in theVan Nuysregion ofLos Angeles, California,which specializes in customizing and remodelingvehiclesspecifically for their drivers. They also provide specialty parts and accessories. The shop was founded in 1946 by Frank Galpin and later purchased by Bert Boeckmann.[1]
Galpin Auto Sports is the car garage featured on MTV'sPimp My Ridehosted byXzibit.[2][3][4][5]The show was moved fromWest Coast Customsto GAS in the 5th and 6th seasons. They also own a second-hand car shop. On site at the main garage is an extensive array of customized cars which can be bought direct from the garage.
GAS's work could also be seen on the 2008-2009 television showKnight Rider.They were asked to create the star of the show, a new version of the 2008Ford Mustangcalled theGT500KR."GAS had one week to create the new KITT, and they pulled out all the stops. Six people worked full time to create theMustangthat would be sent over toPicture Car Warehouseas the father of all the KITT derivatives and stunt cars. "
"Galpinized" custom-designed vehicles have won national attention and awards.[6]
Galpin Motors[edit]
Galpin Auto Sports is part of Galpin Motors, Inc. which is the number one volumeForddealership in the world and one of the top California car dealerships with more than $700 million in annual sales. In addition to Ford, Galpin brands includeLincoln,Mazda,Jaguar,Land Rover,Volvo,Aston Martin,Lotus,HondaandVolkswagen.
References[edit]
- ^"Hollywood Five-O - George Clinton, Evel Knievel, About Schmidt, World Poker Tour".Hollywoodfiveo.
- ^"'Pimp My Ride' gets Ford tough - USATODAY ".usatoday.
- ^PATRICK PATERNIE."CELEBRITY CAR: Beau Boeckmann".southcoasttoday.
- ^"prdomain: Galpin Auto Sports introduces customised cars and trucks (25 Oct 2006)".Archived fromthe originalon 16 June 2011.Retrieved1 October2009.
- ^"Beau Boeckmann".poptower.
- ^Auto Week:The Galpinizer: Beau Boeckmann (December 13, 2004)[dead link]
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- Automotive motorsports and performance companies
- Automotive repair shops of the United States
- Companies based in Los Angeles
- Van Nuys, Los Angeles
- American companies established in 1946
- Retail companies established in 1946
- Vehicle manufacturing companies established in 1946
- 1946 establishments in California