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Viva, Ranchero: Galpin Auto Sports Creates The Ultimate Ranchero
The Shelby-inspired Boss 351 Ford Ranchero. Not your typical Ranchero built by not your typical group of enthusiasts. One of GAS’ latest creations is this high performance 1968 Ford Ranchero. Yes, we said high-performance and Ranchero in the same sentence.
GAS will be at Fabulous Fords Forever
Don’t miss Galpin Auto Sports at Fabulous Fords Forever on April 21, 2013 from 10-3PM. For more information please visit http://www.
Watch as Popular Mechanics hosts its FIRST EVER TopShop Hangout with GAS
Join Mad Mike and the rest of the crew as they discuss the TopShop MINI makeover and answer your questions LIVE!
2010 Ford Focus RS Featured on Jay Leno’s Garage
In this episode of Jay Leno’s Garage, the well-known comedian and certified car nut invites GAS’ President and Chief Designer, Beau Boeckmann, to his garage to talk about the heavily-tuned 420HP Ford Focus RS built by GAS.
Vist GAS At the 2013 DUB Show Tour Stop in LA
GAS will be at the 2013 DUB Show Tour located in the Los Angeles Convention Center. The event will be on Sunday April 7th from 12-6PM. For more event details please visis the DUB Tour website.
Iron Orchid
Presenting Iron Orchid: Galpin’s first entry for the historic Ridler Award at Detroit’s Autorama. A one-off period correct ’34 Ford 5-window coupe, built by Dave Shuten of GAS. Stay Tuned!
Galpin Auto Sports is not only well known for its custom builds on new cars…it is also famous for building some of the coolest hot rods and resto mods in the world.
Many GAS creations have been exhibited at some of the biggest hot rod shows in the United States such as Detroit AutoRama, Grand National Roadster Show, and Long Beach MotoRama.
The world of hot rods, classics and resto mods are only limited to your imagination and budget. In no other area does the phrase “If you can dream it…we can build it” apply more. With a passion for hotrod building that dates back to the 60’s, GAS has the artistry, know-how and ingenuity, to build period correct hotrods from the ground up or restore significant historic rods and customs. From the smallest modifications to full one-off builds, GAS will turn your automotive dream into a reality.
GAS Quality
Quality and satisfaction comes first at GAS, and we have assembled an expert crew to build your dream, including industry master Dave Shuten. In the past 15 years Shuten and has done numerous restorations from one-off builds to famous historic rods and customs including Ed “Big Daddy” Roth’s Orbitron, an exact recreation tribute of Big Daddy’s Mysterion and Dan Wood’s Milk and Ice Trucks.
Our Showroom
Galpin Auto sports not only has a full functional custom shop we have a full retail showroom stocked with all of the most recognizable hot rod and custom car brands including Moon Equipment, SoCal Speed Shop, Radir Wheels and Slicks, and Ford Racing equipment to name a few. For the kustom kulture enthusiast we also offer merchandise and apparel from the pioneers in hot rodding such as Ed “Big Daddy” Roth, George Barris, Gene Winfield, Robert Williams and Von Dutch. Galpin is also the home of one of the largest private collections of Ed Roth vehicles and kustom kulture memorabilia.
Resto Mods
As far as resto mods go…whether it’s a car that you that you’ve always wanted or a car that’s been in your family for generations GAS can restore it to stock or give it the best in resto modifications available turning your grandmothers car into the ultimate street machine.
GAS can take your beloved classic car and upgrade it using modern components to enhance its performance, comfort, safety, and beauty. GAS will keep the integrity of your classic vehicle exterior while giving it a modern spin by using the latest in technology, adding horsepower, and incorporating new components to give you something that you will cherish forever.
GAS will be at Autorama in Detroit Michigan
GAS will be at Autorama posting photos and news throughout the event. Check back for exciting updates from the show.
Watch the Making of the UNSC Raptor
Microsoft, Virgin Gaming and Ford have joined forces with Galpin Auto Sports (GAS) of “Pimp My Ride” fame to bring you this first glance at the creation of the Halo 4 Infinity Challenge grand prize, a one-of-a-kind custom UNSC-themed Ford F150 SVT Raptor! Meet the team at GAS and check out their design plans in part 1 of this behind the scenes series!
COMPLEX votes GAS one of the top shops in the US
For those of you looking to add some sugary sweetness to your ride, here is a list of shops that specialize in car customization. Not simply tuning or performance modifications, but full-on visual bah-zing with aftermarket parts such as wheels, body kits, suspension, exhausts and full-on audio systems to help you floss on the street. Think rainbow sherbet with all kinds of nom-nom-ness.
Ever wonder why people love GAS? Here’s why!
Last week at the LA Auto Show, I had the very fortunate privilege of sitting in one of their transporters, sipping a beer with the TST crew, and one Vaugh Gittin Jr. We were the guests of Steve Carpenter, Galpin Auto Sports’ Mustang specialist. He helps customers and racers (like Vaughn) design, build, and brand their Mustangs. He’s also a riot to hang out with. 
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Watch the Tailgate Truck Hit the Auction Block
Modified by Galpin Auto Sports as the ultimate tailgate vehicle with HDTVs and a stainless steel grill. All proceeds to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Watch Another Great GAS Vehicle Get Auctioned for Charity
Custom designed by Steve Carpenter from Galpin Auto Sports, all proceeds from this Mustang go to benefit the Austin Hatcher Foundation.
The 2013 GAS Calendar Has Arrived
Hot off the presses, the 2013 custom car calendar from GAS is here. Check out some of our latest customs and more!
Come by the G.A.S. showroom and pick one up for FREE or download the PDF below.
The GAS Built CBS KCAL 9 Mobile Weather Lab
Take a quick tour of the totally custom Toyota Tacoma Mobile Weather Lab that we built for CBS.
