Galpin Auto Sports - 15600 Roscoe Blvd. - Van Nuys, CA 91406

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Always looking for the new, different and unexpected, Beau, Chief Designer for Galpin Auto Sports, has come up with many innovative concepts and designs for Galpinized (customized) vehicles. Many of these vehicles have earned national attention, having appeared in Playboy, Architectural Digest’s Great Designs Issue, Stuff Magazine, FHM, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Robb Report, Truckin’, Muscle Mustangs & Fast Fords, Lowrider, and BLVD Magazine to name a few and he has customized vehicles for numerous celebrities.

Beau’s accomplishments are numerous and his credits include such acknowledgements as recipient of the Petersen Automotive Museum’s first Visionary award. He currently serves on Ford Motor Company’s Product Committee where they work on all upcoming Ford products well into the next decade. In addition, he serves on the Incorporated Board of Directors for Saleen, he is a member of The Pasadena Art Center College of Design Advisory Network and has been the featured speaker at both S.E.M.A. and the Detroit Auto Show AutoWeek Design Forum.

Not only does Beau play an active roll in keeping Galpin Ford as the #1 volume Ford Dealer in the World and in the ongoing success of the other Galpin franchises, he is an integral part of Galpin Motors outreach to the community. He currently serves on the Advisory Council for Wheels for Humanity, and was honored by the Boys & Girls Club of the San Fernando Valley with their Golden Hands Community Award. He was also recently honored with The Dignity, Love and Compassion Award from New Horizons, whose goal is to open new doors and realize new opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

Having been immersed in the car business all his life; Beau attributes his passion for innovation to his father, Bert Boeckmann, who pioneered customization in the mid-sixties and seventies with his concept of Galpinizing. The entire Conversion Van industry can trace its roots to Bert Boeckmann and Galpin Ford, as can the off-road 4X4 craze and numerous other firsts many of which went on to be standard equipment on Ford vehicles. Following in the footsteps of his father, Beau brings a fresh, new perspective to the automotive customizing world.




Who’s the Man with the Plan at Galpin Auto Sports? That’d be Mad Mike. Undeniably, he is recognized worldwide as the best of the best when it comes to customizing. Mad Mike, with over 20 years of experience, is a wiz with wires and a magician when it comes to making them disappear. He can hook you up with an In Car Entertainment system unparalleled in the industry and he is always up for a challenge if you have a crazy idea for your ride. Nothing but perfection will do for Mad Mike! Check out his website @ www.cmimadmike.com

Marty learned his craft from Orville Dittmann of Jalin’s Customs in the 1960s and then he spent a few years traveling the U.S. custom painting Datsuns for dealerships around the country. In 1971, Marty started his partnership with Galpin Ford - remember those muraled vans! In 1977, with over 15 years experience, he opened up his own custom paint shop in the San Fernando Valley. Thirty years later, Marty’s passion continues and his artistry is fueled by the constant creative challenges put forth by Galpin’s newest innovation, Galpin Auto Sports.

Luis has been painting and drawing most of his life. With over 10 years experience in custom paintwork, Luis recognizes the importance of remaining on the cutting edge when it comes to new tricks and techniques of the trade. Together, the Galpin Auto Sports paint team produces some of the best one-of-a-kind creations, many of which can be seen at car shows throughout Southern California or featured in national magazines!



Our professional, detail oriented, custom upholstery and interior design team are known for their awesome creativity and quality workmanship. Many of their designs have been featured in nationwide automotive magazines! With an eye for detail, Galpin’s own Casmann (far right), a perfectionist by all means, is dedicated to exceeding even the most discerning automotive enthusiasts dreams. Our team is completed by, Rick and Robert, two of the industry’s best fabricators using only the finest materials available. The Galpin Auto Sports experienced and dedicated craftsman will bring to life your restoration project or create the one-of-a kind show car interior that you’ve always dreamed about.

Z is no stranger to car customization - He’s been pimpin’ since high school. You name it, Z can do it: fiberglass, metal work, machining, wiring and the list goes on. Z’s put his skills to the test at SEMA in 2006 and walked away with the People’s Choice award and Best Bodywork award. His list of accolades continues with a Best Overall Design award from the 2006 Denver, CO Trifecta and Best of Show award from the NOPI Nationals in both 2004 and 2006. Z’s creativity and expertise has graced the pages of Mobile Entertainment Magazine and even landed the December 2006 cover of Car Audio & Electronics Magazine for his 240Z “SCZ” that he built almost entirely by himself. Z also has a monthly column in the magazine called “A to Z,” where readers can write in and ask Z questions. His innovative design and attention to detail is what always takes his projects to the next level, and that’s what makes him a perfect fit for the Galpin Auto Sports crew.

A photo can say so much! G.A.S. tech by day and lead singer by night for the band, Dead Boys Club, Galpin Auto Sports’ own Diggity lends his artistic talent to our shop. And while your car is in the shop you can pick up a tube of Diggity’s own hair product called ReHab available in the Galpin Auto Sports boutique. You can check out the band here.