The Big Book of Barris

By: George Barris, David Fetherston .

George Barris is widely known as the "King of Kustomizers," a title that George has earned through his many years of innovative car building. Starting as a teenager who jazzed up his first car with flashy accessories, George has become one of the most respected auto customizers in the industry.

The Big Book of Barris tells the story of how George and his brother, Sam, started Barris Kustom Auto in the 1950s. The shop experienced explosive growth as the customizing craze swept the nation.
The sleek vehicles and the customizing techniques introduced by the Barris shop are covered in detail, including the Golden Sahara and the Hirohata Mercury.

George was also a respected photographer for numerous custom car magazines, and this book features photos of many of the spectacular cars he customized. Over 200 photographs accompany this story of a young boy from northern California who went to Los Angeles and became a legend.

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