George Barris
Model Kits
Here
are some George Barris models. I especially like the ones
made out of the coke can, and the cereal box (true budget customs
for sure !). Some of these kits you may recognize, but just about
all of them have been modified in some way from their original model.
Notice the Monkeemobile " Hearse"
and several Tom Daniel designs.
Notice the Trolley Car to the left (the last time it was released
I think it was a San Francisco Cable Car in a Testors
box, something like 1/48 scale) that has been turned into a hot
rod.
This
picture is from the early 1970's and from my personal collection.
Barris:
Kustoms of the 1950s - George Barris' work set a trend for all
custom car builders and owners. George has done a great tribute
to many car builders by showing these terrific photos of many cars
that we all thought were lost. As one reads thru the book, you begin
to realize that these rolling sculptures are true works of art,
and several of these vehicles have been featured in museums and
art shows. One can thank George for having the ability to photograph
these (K)custom cars during the 1950s.
Barris:
Kustoms of the 1960s - This showcase of George Barris hot rods
and custom cars created during the swinging 1960s features images
from Barris gold mine of archival color and black-and-white photography.
George Barris remains the most visible and popular hot rod and custom
car builder. His cars, museums, and special exhibits at car shows
continue to draw attention, and thousands of hot rod enthusiasts
enjoy looking at photos of his older vehicles. He is a hot
rodding legend.
Barris
Kustom: Techniques of the 50's : Grilles, Scoops, Fins and Frenchings
- Barris Kustom: Techniques of the 50's : Grilles, Scoops, Fins
and Frenching.
Barris
Kustom Techniques of the 50's: Lights, Skirts, Engine and Interiors
- Barris Kustom Techniques of the 50's: Lights, Skirts, Engine and
Interiors.
Barris
Movie and TV Cars Book - Great coverage of TV's Batmobile and
the Munster's cars. Authors also remind you about cars you didn't
know Barris did: The Beverly
Hillbillies truck, the Flintstones
(film of course) cars, updates of the Knight
Rider Firebird, the Jurassic Park Explorers.
Big
Book of George Barris Book - Beginning with details of the lucrative
partnership between George, and his brother, Sam, The Big Book of
Barris goes on to describe and showcase the very best hot rods,
motorcycles, trucks, and boats built at the famous California-based
Barris Kustom Kar Shop.
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