Fountain Valley BodyWorks
Fountain Valley BodyWorks is an Auto Body and Collision Repair shop located in Fountain Valley, California. The bodyshop also serves as the headquarters of Amphibious Car Manufacturer Watercar. [1] The shop was founded in 1975 by Dave March.
Makers of WaterCar
Using the technology and technicians from his bodyshop, March has produced three working amphibious vehicle prototypes, as well as one commercial vehicle. In 2010, March set the Guinness World Record for The World's Fastest Amphibious Vehicle with his Python Prototype, achieving speeds of 204 km/hour (127mph) on land, and 96 km/hour (60mph; 52 knots) on water. [2]In June 2013, The Panther became the first vehicle released by WaterCar and Fountain Valley BodyWorks.[3]
Awards
From 2010-2013, Fountain Valley BodyWorks has been voted "Best Bodyshop in Orange County" by the Orange County Register. [4][5]
Company Details
Fountain Valley BodyWorks first opened in 1975 and has two locations in Southern California: An Express Shop (25,000 square feet), and a Collision Repair Center (50,000 square feet). [6]The company repairs 500-600 cars every month. [7]
Advertising
Locally, the body shop is well known for maintaining a 15-foot smiley face on the front of their building, which the shop decorates during the various holiday seasons. [8]
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