Innovative and imaginative. Sad when icons pass.
Thanks for all memories Mr. Barris
George Barris, the “King of Kustomizers” best-known today for the original Batmobile of the 1960s TV show, died Thursday at his Encino home. He was 89.
Thanks for reading.
Tim
George Barris, creator of the Batmobile, dead at 89
LOS ANGELES — George Barris, who created television’s original Batmobile, along with scores of other beautifully customized, instantly recognizable vehicles that helped define California car culture, has died at age 89. Barris Kustom Industries …