Barris Kustom Industries: Batman & The Munsters – An Old School Trip

Barris Kustom Industries: Batman & The Munsters - An Old School Trip

George Barris opened his first custom shop in the suburb of Bell back in 1944 and later on Compton Avenue in Los Angeles with his brother who was discharged from service after WWII. Their business grew into Barris Kustom Industries which is now a mecca for any individual enthusiastic about custom cars. The Barris brothers developed a number of …

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Turn & Burn At El Rey’s Garage : Meeting Brother JD in Venice

Turn & Burn At El Rey's Garage : Meeting Brother JD in Venice

The purr of a newly built motor can cause goose bumps to form on the car enthusiasts arms. Cars know the way to a man’s heart. T is not immune. During his free time he can be found building his dream car in our garage, often with the kids. On our recent trip to America he compiled …

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Building a Car With the Kids : The Father’s Bucket List Treat

Building a Car With the Kids : The Father’s Bucket List Treat

Building a car with your son is definitely one of those Bucket List items many fathers dream about. Over the last couple of years T has been slowly restoring a Holden Torana SL/R and he is including both our son AND daughter in the process. For a good six months T spent hours monitoring car …

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