Wednesday Oct 02, 2024
George Barris: The Automotive Genius Through His Daughters's Eyes
What do Batman, the Munster's and the Beverly Hillbillies have in common, besides being early TV shows? Our guests this week on the @WestOfTulsa show are related to the man himself, legendary automotive customizer, George Barris. All three of those 60's and 70's era hit TV shows included a Barris creation, straight from the genius himself. Joji Barris Paster, George's daughter, and her husband Barry Paster join us in studio to talk about growing up with such a famous father and where the Barris empire is headed next. Plus, how you can own a piece of Barris Kustoms history. Please follow, like and subscribe. Thank you for all of your support!
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1:55 - Welcome Joji and Barry to the show
3:50 - Barris Kustoms moves from the Valley to Ventura
5:30 - How George Barris started customizing cars in the 50's.
10:25 - How the company survived a devastating fire
15:00 - Only 15 days to build the Batmobile and the story behind it!
21:15 - Mr. Barris the relentless promoter and photos
25:00 - Joji watching Batman with her parents
31:00 - Cruising Van Nuys Boulevard in a Rolls Royce and Sonny and Cher
33:30 - George Barris, Elvis and Priscilla
41:50 - Why George bought the wreckage of James Dean's Porsche 550 Spyder
46:30 - Growing up in the Barris household, lots of color, parties, skiing and fun
49:00 - Barris Kustoms Garage Sale and what's next for Barris
58:20 - Joji gets in trouble in her Opal GT
1:15:00 - Relationships with car people and Christina's Speed Dating update
1:27:15 - Upcoming events
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