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    ALWAYS TRYING HARDER Ah Pook's Avatar
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    Default George Barris Dies at 89

    R.I.P. George.

    He is/was one of my favorite car guys.


    http://www.nytimes.com/2015/11/06/bu...t-89.html?_r=0



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

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

    RIP

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    I remember the HotWheels, Matchbox cars and Revelle models his designs inspired.
    A true innovator
    RIP
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    Quote Originally Posted by BPTactical View Post
    I remember the HotWheels, Matchbox cars and Revelle models his designs inspired.
    A true innovator
    RIP
    I had most of them.

    Quote Originally Posted by Tinelement View Post
    We'll keep the art alive for you George and keep the culture rolling on.

    RIP
    Thank you.
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    RIP and God Bless.

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