Description: (automotive designer)
George Barris was a renowned American designer and builder famous for creating iconic custom cars for Hollywood. He established Barris Kustom Industries, which gained recognition for crafting vehicles for popular TV shows such as Batman, The Munsters, and The Beverly Hillbillies. Barris also specialized in custom cars for celebrities, private clients, and creating replicas of famous vehicles. Some of his notable creations include the Hirohata Merc, Munster Koach, DRAG-U-LA, and the 1966 Batmobile for the Batman TV series and movie.