George Barris Dies at 89

R.I.P. George.

He is/was one of my favorite car guys.


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I'm partial to their 40 merc myself. Sold mine 3 yrs ago. RIP buddy.

We'll keep the art alive for you George and keep the culture rolling on.

RIP

I remember the HotWheels, Matchbox cars and Revelle models his designs inspired.
A true innovator
RIP

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Originally Posted by BPTactical

I remember the HotWheels, Matchbox cars and Revelle models his designs inspired.
A true innovator
RIP

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I had most of them.

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Originally Posted by Tinelement

We'll keep the art alive for you George and keep the culture rolling on.

RIP

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Thank you.

RIP and God Bless.

I built all of the available model kits waaaaayyy back then.