Batmobile creator gets honour today
Car customiser George Barris, creator of Hollywood’s Batmobile, the Munsters’ coach and the jalopy that carried The Beverly Hillbillies to Southern California, is being honoured by America’s automotive community today.
“George was the first to bring rod and custom cars to Hollywood,” publishing magnate Robert Petersen said in announcing Barris as his pick for the third annual Robert E Petersen Lifetime Achievement Award.
The Hot Rod Magazine founder will present the 2004 award, given for extensive contributions to the business and sport of hot rodding and restoration, during the Hot Rod & Restoration Trade Show in Indianapolis.
