PRESS RELEASE: Galpin Motors Locates Long Lost Ed "Big Daddy" Roth Custom Truck
[cid:image002.png@01D1FD16.A5E7E140][cid:image003.png@01D1FD16.A5E7E140] High-res images available for download: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/nahk39uwcjkh9ej/AAAOfjIWiEUifgbcpaJakLXya?dl=0 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Media Contact: Sanaz Marbley/Mandie Niklowitz JMPR Public Relations (818) 992-4353 smarbley@jmprpublicrelations.com<mailto:smarbley@jmprpublicrelations.com> aniklowitz@jmprpublicrelations.com<mailto:aniklowitz@jmprpublicrelations.com> FROM RELIC TO HOT ROD ROYALTY: GALPIN MOTORS LOCATES AND PLANS TO RESTORE LONG LOST ED "BIG DADDY" ROTH CUSTOM 1956 FORD F-100 PICKUP Enthusiasts Can View Famed Truck in Current Condition for Limited Time at Southern California Dealership [cid:image004.jpg@01D1FD16.A5E7E140] Ed "Big Daddy" Roth's 1956 Ford F-100 Pickup on display in current condition at Galpin Auto Sports (GAS) NORTH HILLS, CA (August 23, 2016) - Southern California's Galpin Motors<http://www.galpin.com/>, home to some of the world's leading automotive brands and the world famous Galpin Auto Sports (GAS), announced today that it has found the famed and long lost Ed "Big Daddy" Roth custom 1956 Ford F-100 Pickup. The '56 Ford is the first noteworthy custom truck ever done by the famous Rat Fink designer. In its heyday, it was used as advertising for Roth's pin-striping business and featured a Packard V-8 engine, Roth's signature red flame pinstripes, a mural on the tonneau cover and chrome-plated parts. Before the previous owner contacted Galpin, the truck had been stored in a barn in Oklahoma for more than 30 years. While the Southern California custom shop plans to completely restore the truck much like it does with other builds, the '56 Ford can currently be seen in the condition it was found for a limited time at Galpin. Eventually, GAS' team of craftsmen, led by Dave Shuten, will fully restore the truck using new old stock and period correct parts and equipment and the intention is to debut it at the Grand National Roadster Show in 2017. The team at Galpin retrieved the vehicle over an epic three day road trip and brought it back to be prepped for restoration. The truck will be restored by the same team at GAS that has been responsible for so many other iconic and unusual restorations such as Roth's Orbitron, Mysterion, "Tweedy Pie" and Dan Woods' Ice Truck. "We pride ourselves on finding orphan rods, the ones that seem lost forever," said Beau Boeckmann, President of Galpin Motors. "There's something so incredibly special about bringing a major piece of automotive history back to life and we couldn't be more thrilled to restore the Roth truck like we have done with so many others. For now, we invite enthusiasts to come down to Galpin Auto Sports and check it out as is - it's truly a legendary sight to see!" About Galpin Motors Galpin Motors, home to the world's largest volume Ford dealership for the 26th consecutive year, was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Los Angeles' San Fernando Valley. Galpin is comprised of a family of quality automobile brands that include Ford, Lincoln, Honda, Mazda, Subaru, Volkswagen, Volvo, Jaguar, Lotus and Aston Martin. For additional information on Galpin Motors and Galpin Auto Sports, contact Marketing Manager Jeff Skobin at 818-778-2255/jeff@galpin.com<mailto:818-778-2255/jeff@galpin.com>, visit the dealer at 15505 Roscoe Blvd., North Hills, Calif. 91343, like on Facebook at Facebook.com/GalpinMotors<https://www.facebook.com/GalpinMotors/> or visit www.galpin.com<http://www.galpin.com>. About Galpin Auto Sports Galpin Auto Sports, located at 15600 Roscoe Blvd. in Van Nuys offers customizing and personalizing services on all new and preowned vehicles including collector and classic cars. For more information on Galpin Auto Sports' unique products and services, please contact GAS Operations Manager, Steve McCord (smccord@galpin.com<mailto:smccord@galpin.com>), at (877)-GO-GAS-GO or visit the website at www.galpinautosports.com<http://www.galpinautosports.com>. # # #
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