Events
G.A.S. Invades Barrett-Jackson Orange County 2012
Galpin Auto Sports invades “The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions.” Galpin and Galpin Auto Sports’ vehicles on the block and displayed along side So Cali’s hottest Classics, Muscle Cars, Hot Rods, Resto-Mods, Exotics and Contemporary Collectibles.
2010 Ford Mustang Convertible Widebody Sells at Barrett-Jackson
You might recognize this custom Mustang as it debuted at the 2009 SEMA Show. Built by Galpin Auto Sports, the 2010 Mustang convertible features a hand-built metal widebody kit that adds six inches to the width of the car, a custom PPG two-tone paint job, Forgiato wheels, unique leather seats and a 900 watt JL audio system. The car isn’t all about looks, though. Under the hood is a Ford Racing supercharger system good for 550 horsepower, and additional performance items include Wilwood brakes, a Ford Racing suspension handling pack, McLeod clutch and flywheel and a one-piece driveshaft.
G.A.S. played sponsor to the 2012 World of Dance – LA event.
GAS treated the World of Dance 2012 in Los Angeles to some hot new vehicles as well as food and drinks in the Hospitality trailer to VIPs who were in attendance. With many cyphers, stage competitions and battles, the dancers who stood out the most were Les Twins out of France. These two individuals mesh just about every type of dance there is along with their signature mime style of storytelling blended into their, “World of Dance.”
Galpin Auto Sports invades the Desert at Coachella 2012
Summer is officially here in California it seems we completely skipped both Winter and Spring and can begin the festivities in the sun. Palm trees, drinks, pools, foosball, music & fast cars is how we started off the Coachella weekend. The hot wheels limited edition Mustand along with the Boss 302 rumbled through the Desert as the Aston Martin in it’s stealthy beauty led the path. This is the GAS lifestyle and we love sharing our moments with you so that the next time, we all can have some fun in the sun together.
We will be at the Grand National Roadster Show
G.A.S. Will be at the Grand National Roadster Show Friday January 27th – Sunday January 29th in Pomona California. Keep an eye out for our huge G.A.S. trailer.
Find Out More Here
GAS is an official sponsor of the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction
Come visit our GAS rig and see some of our latest creations PLUS bid on the SPX Mustang that GAS built which is crossing the auction block on Friday to help raise money for St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.
What do you get when you take a late-model Mustang GT and infuse a bit of 1969 Boss 429 Mustang into the mix? The Galpin SPX Charity Wide Body Mustang is a good example. This looker of a car first debuted at the 2011 SEMA Show in Las Vegas this past November. In January it will cross the block at Barrett-Jackson’s Scottsdale show.The good folks at Galpin Auto Sports, in Van Nuys, Calif., were selected by SPX Corporation to create this special one‐of‐a kind high‐performance Ford Mustang last summer. All proceeds from the sale of the car will benefit the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
“Cancer affects so many families across America and we’re very excited at the opportunity to utilize our talents to help raise money to fight this terrible disease,” said GAS President Beau Boeckmann. “We’re honored SPX chose us as the shop to build this vehicle. Once completed, this car has tremendous potential to raise a lot of money for an organization that benefits a great cause.”
Hand Fabricated Wide Body
A Candy Apple Red Pearl Beauty
On the outside you’ll find a custom formulated PPG Candy Apple Red Pearl Paint exterior paint job, in addition to numerous exterior features such as a custom fabricated front splitter and a 2012 Boss Laguna Seca Rear Spoiler. In keeping with the 1969 Boss 429 theme, the hood features a custom modified hood scoop from a 1969 BOSS 429 Mustang. The Mustang also features custom painted valve covers and Canton polished aluminum intercooler and radiator overflow tanks.
You’ll also find sealed rear quarter windows, as well as fully functional rear side scoops designed to cool the car’s brakes.
Equally Impressive on the Inside
View More Information on the Event Here
And Come Check Out Some of Galpin Auto Sports’ Other Creations:
1968 Boss 351 Trans Am Ranchero
In just 8 weeks, GAS and Galpin’s Classic Auto Service took a “junk yard dog” and created an awesome custom. First, the team completely dismantled the car then refurbished, rebuilt and modified each and every component of the vehicle. Powering this custom is a Barrington Engines custom BOSS 351 engine producing roughly 450 HP, backed up by an original Ford 4-speed transmission rebuilt and modified for road racing. Power is transmitted through a Currie 9-inch rear end with heavy-duty axles and 3:89 Trac-Lok. The vehicle’s suspension system incorporates a Total Control Products coil over front suspension system and Maeco Motorsports modified road racing rear suspension system. Keeping it to the ground are American Racing 17 x 9.5 427 Cobra style wheels with Nitto NT05 315 / 35 ZR 17 tires. To stop the machine, Galpin’s Classic Auto Service and GAS installed a Wilwood 4-wheel disc brake system. The interior features a custom roll cage, Scat Elite bucket seats with a 5-point racing seatbelt system, and to keep it old school, a factory original AM radio. This creation has gone from scrap yard to custom show car!
2011 Ford Explorer XXVI
Galpin Auto Sports set out to demonstrate its design and audio prowess with this exotic – yet tough – custom Explorer. It features a completely custom one-of-a-kind Matte Bruised Blue pearl paint designed by GAS and mixed by PPG. Matching matte finished headlights and taillights and custom fabricated grille complement the paint scheme. Bringing it closer to the ground, GAS lowered this Explorer with Eibach springs and sat it on 24-inch Savini Wheels with Pirelli tires. A jaw dropping complete custom interior features custom leather seats with genuine Stingray inserts. Matching leather and suede door panels complement the custom suede headliner. The insane surround sound system features 26 JL Audio speakers wrapped in LED trim which pumps out 2000 watts! To top it off, GAS installed an iPad that controls everything electronic including the 360-degree camera protecting you from the paparazzi!
2011 Lotus Evora R2R
The goal for the Evora R2R was to take a stock 2011 2+2 Lotus Evora Coupe and redesign it as a street-legal version of the Lotus Type 124 track car. To begin, the front splitter, side sill extensions and rear wing uprights on the exterior were custom machined from aluminum and powder-coated black. The door mirror caps and wing tips were also subjected to the same treatment. Be sure to look out for the wingtips that incorporate a Union Jack GAS logo. The rear horizontal wing, which incorporates the original high-level brake light, is finished from fiberglass epoxy and painted to match the Quartz Silver body. GAS added vinyl black racing stripes and door decals. Sector 111 supplied the 19″/20″ Evora Monza Wheels (direct from Italy), which are finished in a flat black paint and paired with Hankook tires. The Flowmaster exhaust system gives it a throaty growl and moves the peak horsepower closer to 300hp. For the interior, GAS added Alcantara seat inserts in a light gray color to match the Alcantara headliner. This award winning Lotus Evora has been transformed into the ultimate special edition street-legal, race inspired Evora!
2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage Coupe - “AMWH”
The V12 Vantage coupe has been called the “fastest and most agile Vantage ever” this one has been upgraded by GAS to include an all-Pearl Paint scheme with a flat matte finish which has been carried over to incorporate the central veneer of the cockpit. Slick black paint has been applied to the front grille and chrome window surrounds. The interior factory styling complements the stunning exterior color with a Chancellor Red Semi-Aniline Leather and Alcantara finish. Gorgeous carbon fiber pieces from the Vantage Collection are also incorporated into the exterior door mirror caps, side sills, exterior side strakes, enhanced rear lip spoiler, interior upper door caps, interior A/C vents and three engine strut braces under the hood! The Flowmaster free-flowing exhaust system enhances the exhaust note over and above the factory system and adds approximately 10hp to the overall performance. Forgiato custom 20″ Aggio 5-spoke wheels are finished in Matte Black and paired with a set of super sticky Pirelli tires. With this supercar you get it all – performance, handling and styling!
2011 Jaguar XK Roadster
This new 2011 Jaguar XK convertible receives special treatment by GAS with the gorgeous addition of custom Primrose paint, 20” black chrome Jaguar wheels, blacked out chrome trim, charcoal leather interior with ivory stitching and custom Primrose painted interior trim. View the complete gallery of photos here.
Retractable Hardtop Mustang
G.A.S. introduces the very first handcrafted, one-off 2011 Mustang GT retractable hardtop designed by Joseph Adjwok and customized by Galpin Auto Sports! Carefully designed to replace the existing soft top roof, this flush fitting retractable tonneau cover automatically stows the roof away from the luggage area, allowing room for storage. G.A.S. gave this one-of-a-kind pony a PPG custom Orange Pearl paint job and black custom leather interior with complementary orange pinstripe accents, 20” black chrome stagger wheels, Ford Racing Suspension kit, CDC front spoiler and Magnaflow Exhaust system. This beast is waiting to be unleashed with its mighty 5.0L V8 engine giving 412 hp and 390 lb.-ft. of torque, which is mated to a responsive 6-speed automatic transmission. It’s time to put the top down and GO-GAS-GO!
Boss 302-X
GAS was inspired to build the ultimate BOSS 302. Starting out with an already beefy 2012 BOSS 302, GAS gave it an extra 9 inches with a custom one-of-a-kind handmade all metal wide body that takes this awesome vehicle to a whole new level. Once painted with a GAS designed special one-of-a-kind Matte Orange Pearl PPG paint with custom painted black BOSS graphics, GAS added a custom-built ProCharger supercharger kit to bring this already impressive vehicle over 780HP! Now to put the power to the ground, one-off massive one-piece forged Forgiato wheels were wrapped in Pirelli 335/30/20 rear and 295/35/20 racing compound front tires. A Borla attack exhaust, Stoptech vented and grooved front and rear rotors, Brembro front calipers, Ford Racing lowering springs, Laguna Seca rear wing and Extreme front air dam, and custom sealed rear quarter windows round out the exterior. Inside features a 6-point roll cage painted to match the exterior paint of the car, BOSS 302-X custom embroidered racing seats and a Laguna Seca gauge pod. For the finishing touch, GAS custom painted a racing helmet that also matches the car!
OWN A 2012 G.A.S. BUILT, ONE OF A KIND SPX WIDEBODY MUSTANG & SUPPORT St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
“Cancer affects so many families across America and we’re very excited at the opportunity to utilize our talents to help raise money to fight this terrible disease,” said GAS President Beau Boeckmann. “We’re honored SPX chose us as the shop to build this vehicle. Once completed, this car has tremendous potential to raise a lot of money for an organization that benefits a great cause.”
Hand Fabricated Wide Body
A Candy Apple Red Pearl Beauty
On the outside you’ll find a custom formulated PPG Candy Apple Red Pearl Paint exterior paint job, in addition to numerous exterior features such as a custom fabricated front splitter and a 2012 Boss Laguna Seca Rear Spoiler. In keeping with the 1969 Boss 429 theme, the hood features a custom modified hood scoop from a 1969 BOSS 429 Mustang. The Mustang also features custom painted valve covers and Canton polished aluminum intercooler and radiator overflow tanks.
You’ll also find sealed rear quarter windows, as well as fully functional rear side scoops designed to cool the car’s brakes.
Equally Impressive on the Inside
Those looking to crank up some tunes will likely enjoy the car’s JL Audio System. In all, it comes equipped with a JL Audio HD900/5 1000-Watt Amplifier powering two JL Audio 10W3v3 Subs in a custom enclosure, complete with LED Accent Lighting. This includes JL Audio C5-650 6.5-inch speakers up front and JL Audio C5-570 5×7-Inch coaxial speakers in the rear.
Sold at No Reserve
The 2012 charity auction at Scottsdale’s Barrett-Jackson event will mark the third consecutive year that SPX has donated a car to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The car will be sold at no reserve.
“It is important to Barrett‐Jackson to be able to provide help and support to charities like St. Jude,” said Steve Davis, President of Barrett‐Jackson. “It is our goal to offer as many charitable opportunities as possible at our auctions and recognize those in need. It is truly an honor to be a part of the efforts of St. Jude to help children and their families by providing a memorable experience.”
“We are proud to support the vital care that St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital provides to so many children and families, and hope to raise as much money as possible for them with our charity car auction at the Barrett‐Jackson event in early 2012,” said Christopher J. Kearney, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of SPX. “Galpin Auto Sports is well‐known for producing very attractive, powerful cars and we look forward to partnering with them to create a very special vehicle for this extremely worthy cause.“
Visit G.A.S. at the 2011 LA Auto Show
For those who live and breathe cars, the L.A. Auto show is one of the most exciting events of the year. For Galpin Auto Sports, the customization team made famous by the hit MTV show Pimp My Ride and a division of the nation’s largest-volume Ford dealership, it’s the year’s grand finale and an opportunity to display 12 months of customization art. In true G.A.S. fashion, the team will be celebrating the 2011 L.A. Auto Show with many unique creations.
NOVEMBER 18-27, 2011 Including Thanksgiving Weekend
And don’t forget to pick up your FREE 2012 G.A.S. Calendar!
Press Release
Galpin Motors today announced visitors to the Los Angeles International Auto Show will get to see more than 20 cars next week as part of displays from both Galpin Auto Sports (GAS) and Galpin Aston Martin. Included in the fleet are some of the record 12 premieres shown exclusively to the automotive aftermarket industry at last week’s 2011 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas and never before seen by the public.
In Kentia Hall at the GAS branded big rig, the general public will get the first opportunity to see a fleet of more than 15customized, hand-built, project cars shown by Galpin Auto Sports at this year’s SEMA Show, 10 of which were exclusive SEMA debuts and have never been publicly seen before.
Also included in the GAS display are project cars including the SPX charity wide-body Mustang built to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital; a 700-hp matte black GAS-built ’67 Chevelle; a custom ’58 Chevy Del-Ray; a Galpin-customized ’32 Ford Roadster as well as a pair of matching Jaguar XK’s, old and new.
Galpin will represent Aston Martin in the convention center’s Concourse Hall showcasing not only the V8 and V12 Vantage, DB9, DBS and Rapide, but also its very own custom Aston Martin, the “AMWH,” a tuned version of the V12 Vantage not publicly seen before. Alongside the stable of factory and custom cars from the British automaker, Galpin will display Aston Martin’s ultra-exclusive hyper-car, the One-77. The One-77 will be on display for a limited time, only available to be seen by the public through the first weekend of the show.
GALPIN AUTO SPORTS DISPLAYS 20+ CARS AT SEMA 2011
Following its inaugural display at the 2010 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show, Southern California-based custom-shop Galpin Auto Sports (GAS), will exhibit a fleet of 21 hand-built project cars at the 2011 SEMA Show in Las Vegas; 12 of which are all-new, never-before-seen automotive creations built specifically to display at this year’s show.
Appearing in six displays at this year’s show, Galpin Auto Sports will be bringing custom cars from Ford, Chevy, Aston Martin, Lotus and Volvo. In addition to the two main GAS branded locations, in the DUB Live Area and Ford track outside, Galpin-built project cars will be featured in several other vendors’ booths throughout the 2011 show including Nitto, MHT Luxury Alloys as well as two Ford owned spaces.
“We decided build a fleet of cars that showcase Galpin Auto Sports’ abilities across a full-line of different manufacturers beyond Ford this year, putting special emphasis on our fabricating, tuning and electrical capabilities,” said Beau Boeckmann, Chief Designer and President of Galpin Auto Sports. “ The craftsmen at GAS put in many long hours, day and night, leading up to the show and we’re proud at what they’ve been able to accomplish. We’re excited to have the opportunity to share their work with vehicles on exhibit throughout theshow.”
Additional information about each car is available here, or on-site by visiting the GAS branded big rig outside the convention center, located between the Ford Test Track and Central Hall.
Galpin Auto Sports SEMA Press
- SEMA Preview: Galpin Widebody Mustang Boss 302-X completed and ready for its debut
- Galpin Auto Sports Prepares 12 New Cars for SEMA, Including Ford Mustang Boss 302 and Focus RS
- Pre-Show Coverage: Mustangs at the 2011 SEMA Show
- Mustang Boss 302-X, V12 Vantage Headlining Galpin’s SEMA Stand
- Galpin Auto Sports Prepares F-150, F-650, and Explorer for SEMA
- 2012 Ford Mustang ’Boss 302-X’ By Galpin Auto Sports
- 2012 Ford F-150 Thunder Leads Galpin Pack Into 2011 SEMA Show
- 2011 SEMA: The Best of the Rest
- S-197 Ford Mustang Wide-Bodies: Yes? No?
The Vehicles of SEMA 2011
1968 Boss 351 Trans Am Ranchero (Location: GAS Display at the Ford Track)
In just 8 weeks, GAS and Galpin’s Classic Auto Service took a “junk yard dog” and created an awesome custom. First, the team completely dismantled the car then refurbished, rebuilt and modified each and every component of the vehicle. Powering this custom is a Barrington Engines custom BOSS 351 engine producing roughly 450 HP, backed up by an original Ford 4-speed transmission rebuilt and modified for road racing. Power is transmitted through a Currie 9-inch rear end with heavy-duty axles and 3:89 Trac-Lok. The vehicle’s suspension system incorporates a Total Control Products coil over front suspension system and Maeco Motorsports modified road racing rear suspension system. Keeping it to the ground are American Racing 17 x 9.5 427 Cobra style wheels with Nitto NT05 315 / 35 ZR 17 tires. To stop the machine, Galpin’s Classic Auto Service and GAS installed a Wilwood 4-wheel disc brake system. The interior features a custom roll cage, Scat Elite bucket seats with a 5-point racing seatbelt system, and to keep it old school, a factory original AM radio. This creation has gone from scrap yard to custom show car!
2011 Ford Explorer XXVI (Location: Ford Motor Co. Booth – 22200)
Galpin Auto Sports set out to demonstrate its design and audio prowess with this exotic – yet tough – custom Explorer. It features a completely custom one-of-a-kind Matte Bruised Blue pearl paint designed by GAS and mixed by PPG. Matching matte finished headlights and taillights and custom fabricated grille complement the paint scheme. Bringing it closer to the ground, GAS lowered this Explorer with Eibach springs and sat it on 24-inch Savini Wheels with Pirelli tires. A jaw dropping complete custom interior features custom leather seats with genuine Stingray inserts. Matching leather and suede door panels complement the custom suede headliner. The insane surround sound system features 26 JL Audio speakers wrapped in LED trim which pumps out 2000 watts! To top it off, GAS installed an iPad that controls everything electronic including the 360-degree camera protecting you from the paparazzi!
2012 Ford Focus ATK (Location: GAS Display at the Ford Track)
GAS is attacking the streets with this Focus ATK. It started with GAS designing and fabricating a complete custom fascia and body kit. Next, GAS created a one-of-a-kind Matte Alchemy Grey paint, coated with metallic gold pearl by PPG; which shifts color with each look. This head turning paint job is complemented by frosted taillights and Gloss Black accents and badges. Finishing off the exterior are Eibach lowering springs, a Borla exhaust system, 3d Carbon rear spoiler and gold powdercoated Monotech 19×8.5 wheels with Vredestein tires. Once you open the door, you are blown away by a complete custom Katzkin leather and suede interior and a crisp sound system powered by JL Audio, featuring two 8W7s, two digital amplifiers and four 6 ½” speakers housed in a custom enclosure. This is the new breed of street machine!
2012 Ford F-150 – “Thunder” (Location: GAS Display at the Ford Track)
Paying homage to one of the fastest trucks ever built, the Ford Lightning, GAS created the THUNDER! GAS set out to build a truck that performs like a sports car. What started as a 2011 F-150 regular cab short bed with 365HP turned into a beast of a truck, thanks to a Magnusun Supercharger that kicks out 540HP! After painting it with a one-of-a-kind GAS designed Dark Amethyst paint blended with a metallic finish by PPG, GAS then added Air Ride Technologies’ four-link rear suspension to keep the power to the ground. Other custom features include a Streetscene front fascia, Streetscene Euro sport mirrors, Ram air hood, hard tonneau cover with spoiler, custom T-Rex grille, Streetscene rear roll pan and custom bed rug. Putting the exclamation point on styling, GAS installed a custom Flowmaster side-exiting exhaust system. Thunder sits on 22-inch Forgiato 3-piece forged Barra wheels with 305/40/22 rear and 275/45/22 front Pirelli tires. Of course, a truck this fast needs a sporty interior, so GAS added custom leather and suede bolstered seats with a matching two-tone suede headliner and custom center console. There’s no doubt that you can feel this asphalt-pounding race machine coming!
2012 Wide-Body BOSS 302 Ford Mustang – “BOSS 302-X” (Location: GAS Display at the Ford Track)
GAS challenged itself to build the ultimate BOSS 302. Starting out with an already beefy 2012 BOSS 302, GAS gave it an extra 9 inches with a custom one-of-a-kind handmade wide body that takes this awesome vehicle to a whole new level. Once painted with a GAS designed special one-of-a-kind Matte Orange Pearl PPG paint with custom painted black BOSS graphics, GAS added a custom-built ProCharger supercharger kit to bring this already impressive vehicle over 780HP. Now to put the power to the ground, one-off massive one-piece forged Forgiato wheels were wrapped in Pirelli 335/30/20 rear and 295/35/20 racing compound front tires. A Borla attack exhaust, Stoptech vented and grooved front and rear rotors, Brembro front calipers and Ford Racing lowering springs round out the exterior. Inside features a 6-point roll cage painted to match the exterior paint of the car, BOSS 302X custom embroidered racing seats and a Laguna Seca gauge pod. For the finishing touch, GAS custom painted a racing helmet that also matches the car!
2011 Volvo S60 T6 AWD (Location: GAS Display at DUB Live)
Taking a page out of Volvo racing history, GAS added some ponies, taking this S60 to 300 total horsepower. Its custom classic pastel blue paint, R-design front and rear bumpers, custom grille and diffuser all give it the Volvo European racing feel. GAS painted all the exterior trim, including the center roof panel, gloss black. To give it an aggressive stance, GAS added Heico lowering springs and Forgiato three-piece lightweight 20-inch wheels and BF Goodrich KW2 tires. The interior features custom blue leather seats with French stitching and piping that match the exterior. A custom suede headliner and dark navy custom carpet round out this gorgeous Volvo!
2011 Ford Focus RS 420 (Location: GAS Display at the Ford Track)
This fierce Focus RS has been modified by GAS, producing juiced up performance and a hot exterior! Featuring a Mountune Performance upgrade kit with an upgraded intake plenum, high flow turbo back exhaust, Stealth intercooler, custom ECU tuning, high flow fuel injectors, the Focus RS is capped off with a GAS methanol injection system providing a real boost in performance to 420HP! The exterior is decked out with black vinyl racing stripes and custom painted black wheels with pinstriping detail. The interior boasts racing style aluminum racing pedals so you can put the pedal to the metal!
2011 Lotus Evora R2R (Location: GAS Display at DUB Live)
The goal for the Evora R2R was to take a stock 2011 2+2 Lotus Evora Coupe and redesign it as a street-legal version of the Lotus Type 124 track car. To begin, the front splitter, side sill extensions and rear wing uprights on the exterior were custom machined from aluminum and powder-coated black. The door mirror caps and wing tips were also subjected to the same treatment. Be sure to look out for the wingtips that incorporate a Union Jack GAS logo. The rear horizontal wing, which incorporates the original high-level brake light, is finished from fiberglass epoxy and painted to match the Quartz Silver body. GAS added vinyl black racing stripes and door decals. Sector 111 supplied the 19″/20″ Evora Monza Wheels (direct from Italy), which are finished in a flat black paint and paired with Hankook tires. The Flowmaster exhaust system gives it a throaty growl and moves the peak horsepower closer to 300hp. For the interior, GAS added Alcantara seat inserts in a light gray color to match the Alcantara headliner. This award winning Lotus Evora has been transformed into the ultimate special edition street-legal, race inspired Evora!
2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage Coupe - “AMWH” (Location: GAS Display at DUB Live)
The V12 Vantage coupe has been called the “fastest and most agile Vantage ever” this one has been upgraded by GAS to include an all-Pearl Paint scheme with a flat matte finish which has been carried over to incorporate the central veneer of the cockpit. Slick black paint has been applied to the front grille and chrome window surrounds. The interior factory styling complements the stunning exterior color with a Chancellor Red Semi-Aniline Leather and Alcantara finish. Gorgeous carbon fiber pieces from the Vantage Collection are also incorporated into the exterior door mirror caps, side sills, exterior side strakes, enhanced rear lip spoiler, interior upper door caps, interior A/C vents and three engine strut braces under the hood! The Flowmaster free-flowing exhaust system enhances the exhaust note over and above the factory system and adds approximately 10hp to the overall performance. Forgiato custom 20″ Aggio 5-spoke wheels are finished in Matte Black and paired with a set of super sticky Pirelli tires. With this supercar you get it all – performance, handling and styling!
2012 SPX Mustang
Inspired by the original 1969 Boss 429, this pony was created by GAS specifically for SPX and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and is to be auctioned off for charity at the Barrett-Jackson 2012 Scottsdale auction. Featuring a GAS custom built all-metal wide body, this special edition Mustang is a whopping nine inches wider than the stock Mustang, making plenty of room for the massive three-piece Forgiato 22×14 rear and 21×11 front GTR wheels and 335/25/22 rear and 295/25/21 front Pirelli P-Zero Rosso tires. To complement the vehicle’s aggressive stance and design, a Ford Racing supercharger boosts engine performance to more than 700HP. Inside features an SPX Sunpro gauge pod kit, SPX Sunpro tachometer and shift light, custom red suede and black leather seats and door panels, black suede headliner and custom Pony embroidered headrests. The SPX Mustang also features BOSS-style functional rear scoops, a 429 BOSS hood scoop, a CDC modified front spoiler, Laguna Seca rear spoiler, Bassani Performance exhaust system, custom formulated PPG 3-stage Candy Apple Red paint, and a custom built 1000-watt JL Audio system with LED accent lighting. GAS is honored to be part of this awesome project, which benefits such a worthy cause!
2011 Ford F-650 4×4 XUV (Location: GAS Display at the Ford Track)
This F650 has undergone a 4WD conversion and is now the ultimate everyday pick up capable of towing all your summer/winter toys and much more! What was once a heavy-duty “commercial vehicle” is now a street ready XUV (Xtreme Utility Vehicle) complete with a truck bed to give this monster pickup added utility! Some of the features on this bad boy include 22×5 Alcoa Wheels with Michelin tires, an MBRP 8” exhaust stack, Turbo-Back exhaust system, polished stainless steel fuel tanks, and AMP Research retractable power steps. GAS installed a 900-watt sound system that is as mighty its appearance, and includes a Kenwood 7180 with four FoCal 5×7 speakers, JL Audio 900×5 amplifier and a JL Audio Stealthbox. Talk about Extreme Makeover!
2011 Jaguar XK Roadster
This new 2011 Jaguar XK convertible receives special treatment by GAS with the gorgeous addition of custom Primrose paint, 20” black chrome Jaguar wheels, blacked out chrome trim, charcoal leather interior with ivory stitching and custom Primrose painted interior trim. View the complete gallery of photos here.
The Chevelle
The owner of ROB|B Salon in Studio City, Calif., Robbie Schaeffer, dreamed of a Chevy that boasted impressive horsepower, 20″ rear and 18″ front gloss-black Foose Design™ Rims, low-profile racing tires and custom-LED taillights. After nine months of anticipation, Schaeffer took delivery of the 720 horsepower Chevelle at the former home of MTV’s Pimp My Ride, GAS, on Sept. 1.
GAS pulled inspiration for the Chevelle from its long-line of customization and restoration builds to incorporate a one-off Chevy that includes:
- 720 horsepower R&R-built 572 cubic-inch engine and 9-inch rear-end
- Sanderson Headers/ FlowMaster custom 3″ exhaust
- 4-wheel Wilwood Disc Brakes
- Custom-built 30-gallon fuel cell
- Dual xenon HID headlights
- Replacement Ididit steering column with tilt
- Four black leather Recaro-style seats finished in grey suede
- Upgraded dash with custom Autometer gauges and ambient lighting
- Customized JL Audio System
View the complete gallery of photos here.
1000-HP 2012 Shelby Super Snake Wide-Body Mustang (Location: GAS Display at the Ford Track)
This 2012 Shelby Super Snake boasts 1000-hp to the wheels! GAS took a monster and made it bigger, badder and louder by crafting a custom wide-body that adds nine inches to its waist and making it roar even more, adding electric exhaust cutouts that bypass the mufflers. In addition to the new bodywork and exhaust, GAS equipped this beast with lightweight three-piece wheels and super sticky Pirelli tires. Staying true to the old school, GAS sealed the rear quarter windows and then custom painted the car black withTungsten Grey racing stripes.
Tony Hawk Explorer (Location: GAS Display at the Ford Track)
The 2012 Tony Hawk Edition Ford Explorer was built for the 2011 Standup for Skateparks event in Las Vegas benefiting the Tony Hawk Foundation’s mission to build free public skateparks in low-income areas. On the exterior of the vehicle, GAS custom painted the Explorer in a monotone gray paint with blacked out front grille and trim. The team then added side vents and custom paint accents to the hood and also custom painted Tony Hawk logos to the fenders and rear liftgate. Finally, GAS fit a set of Savini multi-piece wheels paired to Pirelli performance tires. Inside, GAS added fully custom Katzkin leather interior, a set of custom skateboard racks and upgraded the in-car entertainment with a Sony Entertainment System and Sony PS3 Gaming Console.
G.A.S. Receives Best Retail Shop Booth Award at DUB Show 2011
Check out some of the photos from this years DUB Show Tour in Los Angeles, California.
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laG.A.S. will be at the Dub Tour Show Sunday, March 27th in Los Angeles
G.A.S. will have over 8,000 square feet of displays and vehicles. Come by and see some of the sickest rides we have ever created.
The event will be held Sunday, March 27th, 2011 at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, California.
View the DUB website for additional event information.
Scythe on Tour with AutoRama World of Wheels
One of G.A.S.’ hottest creations to ever hit the road is coming to a town near you. “America’s Premier Custom Show Car Series”, AutoRama World of Wheels is on tour and has Scythe in tow. You can check the Autorama site for complete schedule & location information.
G.A.S. Custom Classics Wow the Crowds at the Grand National Roadster Show!
Orbitron! Mysterion! Ice Truck! Trendero! ’59 Impala! And those were just the five spectacular Galpinized vehicles in the Customs Then & Now arena of the 62nd annual Grand National Roadster Show at the Pomona Fairplex Jan. 28-30!
In addition, G.A.S. (a proud event sponsor) exhibited the instantly famous G.A.S. Rig and 13 other Galpinized dazzlers at this “Grand Daddy of Them All” car show, the largest indoor gathering of the finest hot rods, customs, street machines, trucks and motorcycles in America!
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laGalpinized Evel Knievel 2002 F150 “Gladiator” Goes for $110,000 at Barrett-Jackson Auction!
The ORIGINAL Galpinized Evel Knievel “Gladiator,” a super-hot 2002 Ford F150 customized by G.A.S., sold for a whopping $110,000 at the Barrett-Jackson Auction in Scottsdale, AZ, on Saturday, Jan. 22, 2011.
Knievel utilized the Gladiator as one of his favorite personal rides to special events and public appearances, accumulating 19,023 miles.
The Gladiator was conceived and designed as a singular tribute to the legendary racing daredevil by Beau Boeckmann, president of Galpin Auto Sports, who lists Knievel as one of his childhood idols.
Bold and brave as the late, great American icon for whom this F150 SuperCrew Pickup was Galpinized, the Gladiator is a tribute to the very spirit of Evel Knievel, inside and out: red-white-and-blue leather works, custom blue dyed dash, door panels and interiors, red carbon fiber dash kit including steering wheel, door panels, armrest and cup holders, custom “E.K.” badging, Bell Tech suspension with high pressure gas shocks and performance springs, upper and lower Billet Grill, along with a custom sight and sound package.
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laG.A.S. Customized Cars Draw Crowds At Barrett-Jackson Auction in Scottsdale
The 2011 Ford Explorer Limited AWD, which Ford Motor Company commissioned G.A.S. to create, was just one of a gallery of crowd-pleasing “Galpinized” vehicles that were on display at last week’s Barrett-Jackson Auction in Scottsdale, AZ, Jan. 17-23.
This sensational SUV was showcased in the Ford booth at the auction with a number of other G.A.S. sensations, some displayed within the new, spectacular G.A.S. Rig! Cars like the Ford GT “Menace,” Iacocca Red Mustang, Jaguar XJ75, ’69 “Green Machine” Mustang, ’32 Ford Roadster, ’67 Chevelle, ’51 Mercury (blue with white top), 2005 Dusk Rose Thunderbird and 2010 Blue Wide Body Mustang.
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laG.A.S. will be at Barrett-Jackson January 17-23 in Scottsdale AZ
Galpin Auto Sports will be showcasing 9 vehicles at the Barrett Jackson auction January 17th-23rd in Scottsdale Arizona. We will be located outside, near the race track.
