The "King of Kustomizers" brings his legendary creations front and center in this dynamic and colorful coffee table book which highlights his most innovative and original works. Beginning with his fruitful partnership with his brother, Sam, this volume delivers a nostalgic look back at the customizing scene of yesteryear. The Big Book of Barris showcases the very best hot rods, motorcycles, pickup trucks, boats, and more from Barris Kustom Kars, the famous custom shop that influenced so many builders. Take a revealing look back at his leading edge designs!
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David Fetherston is a writer, photographer, and artist. He has written several books, including Big Book of Barris, Barris TV and Movie Cars, Hot Rod Memorabilia and Collectibles, and American Woodys. Fetherston resides in Sebastopol, CA.
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Front Cover | Front Flap | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Flap | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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This is a story about the search for the American dream. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
frenched headlights, chrome bullets, tube grille, custom grille, rolled pan, quad headlights, lowering blocks, lake pipes, custom accessories, grille opening, new grille, grille bar, fender skirts, custom cars, chopped top, white pinstripes, custom shop, side spear, whitewall tires, rear fenders, rod show, side trim Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Los Angeles, Golden Sahara, Bob Hirohata, Hirohata Mercury, Dean Jeffries, Long Beach, Car Craft, Dan Landon, Kustoms of America, The Kopper Kart, Barris Kustoms, Buick Riviera, Candy Apple Red, Carson Top Shop, Kandy Kolor, Larry Watson, Buick Sedanette, Frank Sonzogni, Motor Life, San Jose, Barris Kustom Autos, Bob Metz, Cal Custom, California Custom Accessories, Candy Red New!
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Front Cover | Front Flap | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Flap | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
This is a story about the search for the American dream. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
frenched headlights, chrome bullets, tube grille, custom grille, rolled pan, quad headlights, lowering blocks, lake pipes, custom accessories, grille opening, new grille, grille bar, fender skirts, custom cars, chopped top, white pinstripes, custom shop, side spear, whitewall tires, rear fenders, rod show, side trim Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Los Angeles, Golden Sahara, Bob Hirohata, Hirohata Mercury, Dean Jeffries, Long Beach, Car Craft, Dan Landon, Kustoms of America, The Kopper Kart, Barris Kustoms, Buick Riviera, Candy Apple Red, Carson Top Shop, Kandy Kolor, Larry Watson, Buick Sedanette, Frank Sonzogni, Motor Life, San Jose, Barris Kustom Autos, Bob Metz, Cal Custom, California Custom Accessories, Candy Red New!
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- The Time Machine / The War of the Worlds by H.G. Wells on page 139
- The Time Machine by H. G. Wells on page 139
- The Time Machine by H G Wells on page 139
- Cars of the stars by George Barris on page 62
- The Time Machine (Penguin Classics) by H.G. Wells on page 139
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