The George Barris-designed prop batmobile from the 1960s Batman television series starring Adam West sold for $4.2 million ($4.62M with fees) to collector Rick Champagne at yesterday’s Barrett-Jackson auction in Scottsdale, Arizona. The one sold yesterday was the first of six made for the classic TV series. [Read more…]
Volo Auto Museum: George Barris Star Cars Charity Car Show & Auto Fair on July 3rd in Volo, IL
The Volo Auto Museum is holding a special “Hollywood Comes to Volo” event in Volo, Illinois on Saturday, July 3rd. Touted as the George Barris “Star Cars Charity Car Show & Auto Fair”, the show boasts “the largest movie, TV, and custom car show ever assembled in the United States. [Read more…]
Hollywood Movie & TV Custom Car Show, Cradle of Aviation Museum: August 23rd and 24th
The Cradle of Aviation Museum in Long Island, New York will be holding the Hollywood Movie & TV Custom Car Show this weekend, August 23rd & 24th. The exhibit will feature cars from film and television from George Barris, “The King of Kustom Car Builders”. [Read more…]