Barris Kustom Techniques of the '50s : Grilles,Scoops, Fins and Frenching (Old Skool Skills)
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| Rating | : | 4.23 (538 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1929133561 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 144 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-08-04 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
In the 1950's, George and his brother Sam developed what came to be known as the “Barris look.” All of the cars to come out of their shop in southern California exhibited a certain cleanliness of line and sophistication that had more in common with sophisticated coach-built European cars than American hot rods of the same period. At the same time that George and Sam were building some very famous cars like the Hirohata Merc and the Polynesian, George stated to photograph their cars and write stories for magazines like Rod&Custom. Not only does George Barris write as an expert on custom cars, in many cases he was the builder of the car he’s describing.. A man who started working on cars during World War II, George is still promoting shows, handing out trophies and still kissing
Kool Book for the collection Awesome book! Lots of great shots of classic Barris Kustoms. This book arrived in perfect condition and is a great addition to my collection.
Custom cars and car-building techniques of the 1950's are more popular now than they were then. This book, and all the books in this series, are extremely important, not only for their wonderful photographs and great how-to sequences, but because they capture a big piece of automotive history, as told by a man who was very big part of that history. The book explains tricks and techniques used to build the very sophisticated custom cars that came out of the Barris Custom Shop in Los Angeles. Car builders and home-based enthusiasts yearn for information on the “real” custom cars and the men who built them. Filled with car features and in-the-shop how-to sequences, this book is filled with photos and copy by George Barris. The true beauty and significance of this book is the first person narrative written by George Barris, and George’s excellent photographs that capture both the beauty of the cars, and the techniques used to create them.
In the 1950's, George and his brother Sam developed what came to be known as the “Barris look.” All of the cars to come out of their shop in southern California exhibited a certain cleanliness of line and sophistication that had more in common with sophisticated coach-built European cars than American hot rods of the same period. At the same t