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Post by Del Boy on Nov 6, 2015 19:46:52 GMT
King of the Kustomizers George Barris has died aged 89. George was the designer of many great TV and Film cars over the years including the 60's TV series Batmobile and KITT from Knight Rider and many more. RIP George
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Post by The Saint on Nov 7, 2015 13:58:59 GMT
RIP George
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Post by Gene Hunt on Nov 7, 2015 14:10:13 GMT
RIP George. A favourite creation of his for me was The Car from the film of the same name.
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Post by John Steed on Nov 7, 2015 16:32:33 GMT
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Post by Sam Tyler on Nov 7, 2015 20:44:41 GMT
The Batmobile was truly iconic and easily his most recognisable creation.
R.I.P George
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Post by Vienna on Nov 7, 2015 20:48:20 GMT
Sad news to here about George  R.I.P. Vienna |
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Post by Batgirl on Nov 8, 2015 0:35:43 GMT
RIP George Barris. Amazing creative talent. Creator of the Batmobile, Green Hornet's car, the Beverly Hillbillies jalopy, The Car, the Munster car and K.I.T.T. from Knight Rider.  An online news article quoted his son saying " He lived his life they way he wanted til the end."  |
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Post by D.C. Burtonshaw on Nov 8, 2015 17:37:35 GMT
RIP the legend that is George Barris - certainly were some Iconic cars produced, his work on "less famous - non film/tv related" cars was legendary too.
As well as the Batmobile, always thought he did an amazing job on the Horror film car "The Car" - making a car on 4 wheels just look sinister and disturbing when standing still......... and that horn sound in the film!!
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Post by Superclassic on Nov 9, 2015 14:03:56 GMT
Designer of some of the most recognisable cars from my childhood.....RIP mate.
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