George Barris Original Batmobile Designer Dies

George Barris, the man who created the original Batmobile for the 1966 Batman TV series has died. He was 89. Barris’ Batmobile recently sold at auction for $4.2 million.

Barris designed custom vehicles for many Hollywood TV shows and movies including, The Munsters, and The Beverly Hillbillies, and was known as the “King of Kustomizers.” He kept a small storefront shop for years in Studio City Ca.

“Sorry to have to post that my father, legendary kustom car king George Barris, has moved to the bigger garage in the sky,” Barris’ son, Brett, wrote on Facebook. “He passed on peacefully in his sleep at 2:45 am. He was surrounded by his family in the comfort of his home. He lived his life they way he wanted til the end. He would want everyone celebrate the passion he had for life and for what he created for all to enjoy. Thank you all for the posts and calls, your love is deeply appreciated. Peace”

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Barris’ family and friends at this difficult time.