GALPIN MOTORS BEGAN IN 1945

BUILDING A GREAT MUSEUM FOR THE SAN FERNANDO VALLEY

During World War II many things that we take for granted today disappeared from the commercial market. Modern necessities like tires, gasoline and sugar became so scarce that they were rationed by the Federal Government. The reason was simple, America's survival was believed at stake. Civilian cars and trucks disappeared, when companies like Ford and General Motors concentrated their production for military Jeeps and tanks.

Demand for new cards exploded when the war concluded, and dealers like Frank Galpin opened business at the perfect time. Galpin secured his Ford Dealership in the city of San Fernando in 1945. With a showroom for three new cars, Frank Galpin sold 46 a whopping post war automobiles in his first year.

Galpin Ford 1945 - San Fernando

CELEBRATE GALPIN MOTORS 60TH ANNIVERSARY ON SEPTEMBER 22ND

If you have been anywhere in the San Fernando Valley over the last 50+ years, the company Galpin Ford and Galpin Motors is a household name.

Bert Boeckman and sons Brad and Beau are leading the charge in a mini-city off of the 405 Freeway and Roscoe Blvd.

On Sunday, September 22nd, the 60th Anniversary celebration will be held.

There will also be a rare and terrific opportunity to view some of Galpin's Private Collection of Cars!

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