MAGNUM4342 Posted October 2, 2013 Posted October 2, 2013 Well let's see... The Batmobile metal work was actually done by Bill Cushenbery. The Munster's Koach AND Dragula were designed by Tom Daniel. The Mach 5 was built by an independent and the Starsky and Hutch Torino was created by the production company on that show. I just love how old Georgie loves to steal credit for cars he never built just because he owns one now or the guy who really did build it used to work for him. Sam Barris was the true artist in that family, may he rest in peace.
crazyjim Posted October 2, 2013 Posted October 2, 2013 Barris' cars have never really done anything for me.
High octane Posted October 2, 2013 Posted October 2, 2013 Barris' cars have never really done anything for me. The Ala Kart was just awesome.
crazyjim Posted October 2, 2013 Posted October 2, 2013 Whoops. Yes, I agree the Ala Kart is/was awesome. I have the kit in my stash waiting it's turn to be built. I think it was Sam Barris that built the Hiroshima?? Mercury. It's my understanding that George Barris puts his name on builds that he never touched. I don't know that for a fact though.
FASTBACK340 Posted October 3, 2013 Author Posted October 3, 2013 Yeah.... but it was a pleasant surprise to meet the icon at a local show!
MAGNUM4342 Posted October 3, 2013 Posted October 3, 2013 Whoops. Yes, I agree the Ala Kart is/was awesome. I have the kit in my stash waiting it's turn to be built. I think it was Sam Barris that built the Hiroshima?? Mercury. It's my understanding that George Barris puts his name on builds that he never touched. I don't know that for a fact though. I know it for a fact.
Skydime Posted October 3, 2013 Posted October 3, 2013 (edited) I found out a little tid bit of information a couple years ago. I dunno how many of you have visited the "Star Cars" museums, but, I have been to the one in Gattlinburg, TN a couple times. The last time I was there, I found out ole George owns part of that museum franchise. So, really there are a lot of non "Barris Cars" that technically are. But just by ownership. They have an Eleanor (67 GT500), multiple Fast and Furious cars, and many more that I am sure his hands never touched. It's still cool to see these reminders of tv and movies of the past. Edited October 3, 2013 by Skydime
MAGNUM4342 Posted October 3, 2013 Posted October 3, 2013 I was there in '08 Ken. At that time he also had Herbie, Christine, and the Ghostbuster's Caddy. Small museum but worth a look if you are in town. He didn't have a Batmobile there because right down the street at Ripley's they have a Bob Butts replica.
Skydime Posted October 3, 2013 Posted October 3, 2013 (edited) It's there from time to time. Like most, not the real tv cars. There are a few more Star Cars museums throughout the country. Edited October 3, 2013 by Skydime
KingSix Posted October 3, 2013 Posted October 3, 2013 I rate Barris right up there with Coddington .. they just relied on other peoples skill to make a name for themselves. Now Jesse James, Chip Foose, Steve Strope ? Those guys are real artists ...
chevyfever2009 Posted October 3, 2013 Posted October 3, 2013 I rate Barris right up there with Coddington .. they just relied on other peoples skill to make a name for themselves. Now Jesse James, Chip Foose, Steve Strope ? Those guys are real artists ... At one point in their careers both barris and coddington both built cars by their selves when they first started out my favorite car built was the old chevy on monster garage by all the old timers in custom car building
FASTBACK340 Posted October 3, 2013 Author Posted October 3, 2013 Technicalities aside over what he built and what he didn't build, it was still neat to see him. Admit it, the man, if not the Franchise, is a house-hold name amongst car guys.
MAGNUM4342 Posted October 3, 2013 Posted October 3, 2013 (edited) Dont care who built it, I love the 66 Batmobile. You n me both brother! John- My apologies for pigeon pooping on your day. I'm sure it was a thrill and a lot of fun. I should have just let it go and congratulated you in the first place, but having had my own personal experiences with the clan I couldn't hold my fingers back. I am very happy that a good guy like you enjoyed your time at the show. You'll hear no more about it from me unless you ask. Edited October 3, 2013 by MAGNUM4342
FASTBACK340 Posted October 3, 2013 Author Posted October 3, 2013 No poo-poo issue here! Free speech, I use it myself at times! Yeah, in an adolescent sort of way, it was neat. And I'm sure someone that well known and successful didn't step on a few toes along the way.
slusher Posted October 3, 2013 Posted October 3, 2013 Barris' cars have never really done anything for me. l don't car fo any of his cars that he really did...
Skydime Posted October 3, 2013 Posted October 3, 2013 (edited) I was there in '08 Ken. At that time he also had Herbie, Christine, and the Ghostbuster's Caddy. Small museum but worth a look if you are in town. He didn't have a Batmobile there because right down the street at Ripley's they have a Bob Butts replica. I scared the heck out of my wife there. I made her go up the stairs first and made sure to goose her in the back a little when the lights came on. (You know what I mean by "the lights" ) Edited October 3, 2013 by Skydime
KingSix Posted October 3, 2013 Posted October 3, 2013 I still can't believe that Batmobile sold for 4.1 million.. crazy
Skydime Posted October 3, 2013 Posted October 3, 2013 EDIT TO PREVIOUS POST OK, I am a moron for believing the person working the ticket booth. I just went to research where the other Star Cars museums are located. I found out that this is the only one. In fact, George Barris does own part of this business, that much was true. And I also found that most of the cars there really were used, at some point, in the associated tv shows or movies.
MAGNUM4342 Posted October 3, 2013 Posted October 3, 2013 (edited) I scared the heck out of my wife there. I made her go up the stairs first and made sure to goose her in the back a little when the lights came on. (You know what I mean by "the lights" ) Hey that's not funny man! I hear a grown man almost wet himself when that thing went off! John in post 17 you mentioned "In an adolescent way..." Guy that's the best part! Edited October 3, 2013 by MAGNUM4342
Mercman Posted October 4, 2013 Posted October 4, 2013 I've met George a couple of times. First time was in St Paul. I placed with his rendition of the Crusin USA merc in the Custom class. This is from my trip to LA a few years back. Guess what was in the garage at the time. ] Also John Schnieder's General Lee was in for some work.
Craig Irwin Posted October 4, 2013 Posted October 4, 2013 Mercman, you know that wasn't "the" Batmobile, don't you? (Look at the black windshield moldings) I think this is the Return To The Batcave replica, which Barris has owned for years.
Skydime Posted October 4, 2013 Posted October 4, 2013 ] That purple hearse...Is that.....Shadow from the Twisted Metal games? Oh if they make that into a movie. -It would be sooo cool.
Mercman Posted October 4, 2013 Posted October 4, 2013 Mercman, you know that wasn't "the" Batmobile, don't you? (Look at the black windshield moldings) I think this is the Return To The Batcave replica, which Barris has owned for years. yeah i know that, it was a parade version they use. It has a FM Stereo unit in it. But it was great all the same.
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