George Barris and his shop, Barris Kustoms, rose to fame throughout the 1950s and ’60s for his wild, custom movie cars. Barris was responsible for designing and building the Batmobile for the 1960s ...

In the world of custom cars there are few names as revered as that of George Barris. The builder has been responsible over the years for some of the most astonishing cars, from the original Batmobile ...

A prized 1955 Chevrolet ‘Aztec’ is being auctioned off by Mecum Auctions and while this particular car may be unfamiliar to many readers, it does have an interesting history behind it. The story of ...

Barris Kustom Industries, the birthplace of some of the most famous modified cars of the 20th century, looks set to close. Self-proclaimed “king of the customizers”, George Barris moved his business ...

George Barris, the "King of the Kustomizers," has collaborated with freelance writer/photographer David Fetherston to present this entertaining look back at the heyday of the Barris brothers' ...

Cars have been status symbols ever since they were invented. Initially, only the rich could afford cars, but as manufacturing techniques and technologies became cheaper and more widespread, so did ...