George Barris’ Coolest Custom Cars
All Hail The King Of The Kustomizers
George Barris may have passed on in 2015, but he remains the undisputed King of the Kustomizers. Born in 1925, Barris started experimenting with car designs when he was just seven years old.
The balsawood models of his youth would eventually lead him to create some of the world’s most unique vehicles, and even take him to the sets of some of Hollywood’s most iconic blockbusters.
So, in honor of this legendary artist, here are 15 of his greatest creations.
Barris' Ferrari 308 GTS
This golden hotrod was the perfect car for the Kustomizer King. Barris bought the car in 1978 and only improved on the already-impeccable Ferrari styling.
He gave the car a wide body, flaring out the fenders and adding a set of super-wide wheels.
Barris' Ferrari 308 GTS (cont’d)
Barris also removed the pop-up headlights of the standard 308 GTS, moving them below the bumper and styling them after those of the beautiful Ferrari 512 BB.
Add a new grille, front and rear spoilers, and several coats of custom gold paint and you’ve got the masterpiece that is Barris' Ferrari 308 GTS.
