Galpin Auto Sports
Custom car shop known for Pimp My Ride and Knight Rider builds.
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Galpin Auto Sports (GAS) is an American custom car and automobile repair shop located in the Van Nuys region of Los Angeles, California. It specializes in customizing and remodeling vehicles specifically for their drivers, and also provides specialty parts and accessories. The shop was founded in 1946 by Frank Galpin and later purchased by Bert Boeckmann. GAS is the car garage featured on MTV's Pimp My Ride hosted by Xzibit, taking over from West Coast Customs in the 5th and 6th seasons. On site at the main garage is an extensive array of customized cars which can be bought direct from the garage.
Quick Facts
- Founded
- California, 1946
- Founder
- Frank Galpin
- Headquarters
- Van Nuys
- Country
- California
- Area served
- United States
- Key people
- Bert Boeckmann
- Chairman; Beau Boeckmann
- President
- Industry
- Automobile
- Revenue
- $750,000,000
Facts from the source article.
Background
Galpin Auto Sports gained national attention when it became the garage behind MTV's Pimp My Ride, hosted by Xzibit, for the show's 5th and 6th seasons. The shop also left its mark on the 2008-2009 television show Knight Rider. GAS was asked to create the star of the show, a new version of the 2008 Ford Mustang called the GT500KR. According to the source, 'GAS had one week to create the new KITT, and they pulled out all the stops.
Six people worked full time to create the Mustang that would be sent over to Picture Car Warehouse as the father of all the KITT derivatives and stunt cars.' The shop's custom-designed vehicles, often called 'Galpinized,' have won awards at various shows. Galpin Auto Sports is part of Galpin Motors, Inc., which is the number one volume Ford dealership 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 include Lincoln, Mazda, Jaguar, Land Rover, Volvo, Aston Martin, Lotus, Honda and Volkswagen.
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