Galpin Auto Sports
| Company type | Automotive Customization and Repair Business |
|---|---|
| Industry | Automotive |
| Founded | California, 1946 |
| Founder | Frank Galpin |
| Headquarters | Van Nuys , |
Area served | United States |
Key people | Bert Boeckmann, Chairman Beau Boeckmann, President |
| Revenue | $750,000,000Template:Fix/category[citation needed] |
| Website | galpinautosports |
Galpin Auto Sports (commonly abbreviated as GAS) is a United States-based custom car shop and vehicle repair center situated in the Van Nuys area of Los Angeles, California. The company specializes in tailoring and upgrading automobiles to meet individual driver preferences, along with offering specialized automotive parts and accessories. Established in 1946 by Frank Galpin, the business was subsequently acquired by Bert Boeckmann.[1]
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Galpin Auto Sports gained national recognition as the featured garage on MTV's Pimp My Ride, hosted by Xzibit.[2][3][4][5] During the fifth and sixth seasons, the show transitioned from West Coast Customs to GAS. Additionally, the company operates a used car dealership. Their main facility showcases a broad collection of customized vehicles available for direct purchase.
The craftsmanship of GAS was also highlighted in the 2008–2009 television series Knight Rider. They were commissioned to produce the show's centerpiece vehicle, a reimagined version of the 2008 Ford Mustang called the GT500KR. "Within just one week, GAS dedicated six full-time specialists to develop the new KITT model, which was then delivered to Picture Car Warehouse to serve as the prototype for all subsequent KITT stunt vehicles."
Vehicles customized by Galpin, often referred to as "Galpinized," have earned accolades at multiple automotive exhibitions.[6]
Galpin Motors
Galpin Auto Sports operates as a division of Galpin Motors, Inc., recognized as the largest volume Ford dealership globally and ranking among California's leading automotive retailers, generating over $700 million in yearly revenue. Beyond Ford, the Galpin portfolio encompasses brands such as Lincoln, Mazda, Jaguar, Land Rover, Volvo, Aston Martin, Lotus, Honda, and Volkswagen.
References
- ↑ "Hollywood Five-O - George Clinton, Evel Knievel, About Schmidt, World Poker Tour". Hollywoodfiveo.com.
- ↑ "'Pimp My Ride' gets Ford tough - USATODAY.com". usatoday.com.
- ↑ PATRICK PATERNIE. "CELEBRITY CAR: Beau Boeckmann". southcoasttoday.com.
- ↑ "prdomain.com: Galpin Auto Sports introduces customised cars and trucks (25 Oct 2006)". Archived from the original on 16 June 2011. Retrieved 1 October 2009.
- ↑ "Beau Boeckmann". poptower.com.
- ↑ Auto Week: The Galpinizer: Beau Boeckmann (December 13, 2004)Template:Fix/category[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