Barris Cars of the Stars - Couverture rigide

Barris, George; Featherston, David

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0760332223 ISBN 13 : 9780760332221

Editeur : Motorbooks, 2008

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I ve known George Barris for quite a few years and generally see him a couple of times a each year at various shows, most often at the Concours at Pebble Beach . I was introduced to George by the late Bob Butts of Fantasy Car, another icon of the Custom Car world, although not of the stature of George Barris.During that first encounter he spent a fair amount of time yelling at me when he discovered I was that 'damned Canadian who had built a Batmobile' that Adam West had at the time called the finest in the world. We smoothed that out quickly enough and he took me on a tour of his shop, even showing me the original Batmobile in great detail. We even tried to work out a way for me to restore it for him, which sadly, never happened.I may have missed out on the pleasure of restoring the Batmobile but I have been fortunate to have restored a couple of other Barris originals, one of which was the Barris Super Van aka, The Love Machine . It is downstairs at this moment, sitting just inside my front doors, red velour, rotating bed, disco ball, lava lamp and all. Turbo Sonic, an eccentric turbine-powered three-wheeled dragster is also featured in my show room and still sits in its original paint and mark ings from when George and Dick Dean built it far too many years ago.George and David Featherstone, his co-author, have been writing books for several years books that have covered much of George s career and I have to admit to owning most, if not all, of them.George s career spans pretty much the entire history of the hot rod and custom car culture and his accomplishments have been many. Barris,Cars of the Stars features George s close association with Hollywood s stars and the cars he built for them. It is a natural companion to his previous book, Barris TV & MovieCars, which covered the movie cars that he built. I have to admit that leafing though the pages I felt a little maudlin at times as the book brought me back to moments in my life, many not even associated with cars, but instead with the people. Seeing Sonny and Cher clowning around their new custom Mustangs, John Travolta in full Disco regalia and Farrah Fawcett lounging on the hood of her custom Corvette, big hair and all, brings a twinge to the gut and a fondness and longing for things that used to be. This will affect anyone who lived though those times even if they aren t car lovers. It is quite well written and full of George s reminiscences which make it far more than just a picture book, although it certainly does not fall down in that respect either. Barris, Cars of the Stars is a must have for anyone who enjoys custom cars, movie stars, Hollywood --UK Rock magazine, March 2009--Since the 1960's, George Barris has been one of the world's most famous customizers, creating countless 'one of a kind' custom rides out of his North Hollywood shop. Given Barris proximity to tinseltown, it was only natural tht when the world's most famous Hollywood celebrities wanted to have their cars customized they turned to George. Barris Cars of the Stars features mostly two page layouts with capitavting rare images of Barris with his celebrity clients and the custom cars he built for them. The book recalls 62 starts from the day that Barris was approaced, to wen the cars was finished, highlighting the entire collaboration between each star and Barris, as well as the personal friendships that developed including personal revelaing notes by Barris. Featured 60s stars include Frank Sinatra, Neil Diamond, Sammy Davis, The Beach Boys, Glen Campbell, James Darren, Elton John, James Brown, Ringo Star and many more --The Beat, UK, April, 2009Even if you're not familiar with the name George Barris, you'll certainly be familiar with some of his most famous automotive creations, a list that includes Batman's origional Batmobile, the Munster Koach from The Munsters and the modified Pont --Classic and Sports Car

Customization King Barris tells some priceless stories --Practical Classics, June, 2009

The address book of Kustom King George Barris reads like a Who's Who of the entertainment business. From the mid-50's, the biggest stars form the movie, television and music world have sought out his unique style to personalise their wheels. Barris has tailored a diverse range of vehicles for celebrity customers, be it limousine, classic or one-off promotional car. When John Wayne wanted more headroom in his Potiac Bonneville station wagon so he could wear his signature Stetson while driving, Barris was the specialist to jack up the roofline. He was also the only man in Hollywood to create a special compartment for a concealed weapon in Frank Sinatra's super-cool '62 Dual-Ghia, or an outrageous golf buggy for Elton John. With his brash jackets and and candy golf Ferrai 308, Barris did'nt do subtle, but he was able to shrewdly switch styles with the changing fashions of each era. As the designer and constructor of some of the most iconic film and TN vehicles, Barris' Hollywood workshop on Riverside Drive was perfectly placed to fix any start's personal transport. The likes of the Batmobile and the Munster Koach brought him studio intorductions and, while his talented team of fabricators sweated to deadlines, he cleverly schmoozed and networked to boost his reputation and many stars became friends.Whether it was vehicles for show car tours or sanctioned model kits, few were shaper than Barris at spotting a business opportunity. When the fashion for retro classics kicked in, he drove around Hollywood in the swankiest Excalibur of all. No job was to small or big. When Carol Hey Little Cobra Connor wanted a racing stripe for her own 289, or Robert Vaughn demanded vintage brass headlights for his London taxi, Barris happily took the job. Personalising production models, particularly Lincons and Cadillacs, was another lucrative avenue. When Mowtown relocated to LA top soul starts such as Barry White soon found Barris. The creator of the Love Unlimited Orchestra had his '74 Lincoln Continental MkIV repainted and trimmed in white, with special leather head-lining. Long-term customers included Sonny and Cher, starting with a pair of 'his and hers' Mustangs with restyled noses and fur-lined interiors. But it was the more radical customs that he relished, such as his self-styled Corvette-based Barrister, which tempted stars such as James Darren, Bo Derek, and James Caan. --Classic And Sports Cars, May, 2009 --For some enthusiasts, striving towards complete authenticity is the only option when it comes to restoring their classics. Otehrs are open to the idea of making the odd modification here and there. And then theres Barris Customs...The book features rare glimpses of the legendary Hollywood stars who turned to George Barris for a car which was not only personal to each of them but tied in perfectly with their on-screen personalities too. Customers at barris ncluded Frank Sinatra, Clint Eastwood, Neil Diamond, Tom Jones and even Elvis Presley. With over sixty cars and their woners on show form the man who has been dubbed ' the King of Kustomizers' it certainly makes for an interesting read. --Classic Car Weekly, April, 2009 --There's no shortage of books on George Barris, but this 160-page title focuses entirely on the cuctom king's work for celebrity customers. From silly golf carts for Bing and Bob to Farraj Fawcett's Foxy vette most are contenders for tastless corner, but it's a surprisingly captivating gallery complemented by revelaing personal notes ffrom Barris. Highlights include Yvonne de Carlo's goulish Jag MkX -- --Classic and Sports Car

Présentation de l'éditeur

Since the 1960's, George Barris has been one of the world's most famous car customizers, creating one-of-a kind Kustom rides from his North Hollywood shop. With the demand for his cars in films, and the proximity to Tinseltown, it was inevitable that when Hollywood celebrities wanted their cars customized they turned to Barris for this - and what customizing there was! Paul Revere and the Raiders asked for a twin-engine touring bus, Sammy Davis Junior and his Ford Thunderbird modelled into a Titan, Elvis Presley demanded a turntable in his Mustang, whilst Frank Sinatra insisted on two brake and accelerator pedals in case one failed. Zsa Zsa Gabor insisted her Rolls Royce 'dripped with jewels', including diamond and ruby encrusted upholstery, whilst John Travolta wanted a 'real fast' Custom TransAm, and John Wayne asked for the same car but 'with real power in it'.Clint Eastwood, Farrah Fawcett, Anne-Margaret, Bo Derek, Mick Fleetwood, Colin Farrell, Neil Diamond, the Beach Boys, David Lee Roth, and many, many more. All celebrities are pictured along with the kustom cars, and a commentary by George Barris on the car build and the celebrities making this a fascinating reference work for any car enthusiast.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Motorbooks
• Date d'édition: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0760332223
• ISBN 13: 9780760332221
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 160