George Barris passes away

[BrianR]

From TMZ.

 

Another legend passes away

 

"George Barris, the creator of the amazing 1966 Batmobile and many other legendary whips ... has died.

Barris' most famous car was surely the one Adam West drove during the "Batman" TV show. But he has a rich automotive history ... he designed the 'Munsters' Koach, the truck for "The Beverly Hillbillies" and the modified Dodge Charger for "Thunder Alley."

The Batmobile sold at auction in 2013 for $4.62 million.

Barris died early Thursday. We're told he'd been battling a brain tumor. He was just shy of 90

 

 

Read more: http://www.tmz.com/#ixzz3qf29Cpki"

[Robot Man]

VERY talented and creative man. The custom car world has lost a legend. Rest in Peace George!

[mrwoogieman]

I saw him on American Pickers awhile back. RIP

 

 

[Robot Man]

Yeah, that cheapo Frank bought that cool "coffin" car from him for a song. Got to meet him a couple of times. A very friendly and passionate guy.