George Barris: The Automotive Genius Through His Daughters's Eyes

West Of Tulsa Show

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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