Davewilly Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 I just seen on MSN that George Barris dead. He passed away this morning about 2:45 am while we was a sleep.R.I.P. George! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddyfink Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davewilly Posted November 6, 2015 Author Share Posted November 6, 2015 The MSN story said his son posted it on his facebook page... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phildaupho Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 George had a great life. I first got to know him through the pages of Rod & Custom and especially liked the interview with him and Big Daddy Roth. I saw him at a number of car shows over the last few years and he always seemed to be enjoying himself. He was a pioneer although at times he could also be very controversial. I hope the Drag-u-la is brought out for his funeral which will surely attract the whose who of the car hobby world.RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miatatom Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 Shelby, Barris, the icons are passing on. Thanks George for all you did for the car people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 I hope the Drag-u-la is brought out for his funeral which will surely attract the whose who of the car hobby world.Tom Daniel designed the Drag-u-la. And the Munster's Koach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 George did so much for the custom world and many other aspects of auto styling and yet never seemed anything more than a regular guy on a personal level, I had the good fortune of meeting him first in about '63 at an auto show at the old POP ( Pacific Ocean Park) pier in Santa Monica. They had an annual car show and a model contest. I happened to be in the model contest and he came by several times to talk to myself and other contestants. He was very encouraging to everyone and was very kind and friendly. Thru the years living in southern California I would see him at different car shows. He of course didn't remember me personally but what I remember is the way that he interacted with everybody as if the were all the same as he, just another car guy that loved to customize cars and nothing more. He will be missed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyGrowly Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 National lampoon's vacation, Griswold's wagon queen family truckster station wagon (Ford LTD) By George Barris. One of my favorites. But I'm a sucker for a longroof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Lacy Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 National lampoon's vacation, Griswold's wagon queen family truckster station wagon (Ford LTD) By George Barris. One of my favorites. But I'm a sucker for a longroof. "If you think you hate it now wait 'till you drive it!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metalmad Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 You will be missed Mr, Barris & God Speed to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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