Posted by admin | Posted in Scale Models | Posted on 12-07-2010
Tags: barris, batman, batmobile, car, cars, george barris, george barris biography, george barris camaro, george barris car show, george barris museum
Searching For George Barris ? Limited Offers Below
 |
 VTG GEORGE BARRIS KUSTOM GLAZE WINDOW DECAL RARE HOT ROD CUSTOM SPEED SHOP $75.00 Time Remaining: 40m Buy It Now for only: $75.00 |
 1974 FLEER KUSTOM CARSGEORGE BARRIS CARDS STICKERS EX MT COND LOT OF 9 $9.95 Time Remaining: 3h 22m |
 1974 FLEER KUSTOM CARSGEORGE BARRIS CARDS STICKERS EX MT COND LOT OF 9 $9.95 Time Remaining: 3h 24m |
 1974 FLEER KUSTOM CARSGEORGE BARRIS CARDS STICKERS EX MT COND LOT OF 9 $9.95 Time Remaining: 3h 25m |
 1965 ROD CUSTOM Ford Chevy Corvair El Camino George Barris Ed Big Daddy Roth $9.99 Time Remaining: 4h 10m |
 George Barris Munsters Dragula Postcard $5.00 Time Remaining: 4h 54m Buy It Now for only: $5.00 |
 MARILYN MONROE Norma Jeane RARE OOP HC by Gloria Steinem George Barris $29.99 Time Remaining: 5h 24m Buy It Now for only: $35.00 |
 Johnny Lightning George Barris Show Rods Speed Coupe $6.30 Time Remaining: 6h 21m Buy It Now for only: $6.30 |
 ala kart round car sticker decal king of kustoms george barris 4 diameter $1.98 Time Remaining: 6h 30m |
 6 GEORGE BARRIS CUSTOM CAR PRINTS FROM BARRIS KUSTOM INDUSTRIES $7.75 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 11h 44m |
 7 POSTCARD SIZED PRINTS OF CARS BUILT BY GEORGE BARRIS $7.45 Time Remaining: 11h 58m |
 AMT MUNSTER KOACH MODEL KIT 1 25 SCALE GEORGE BARRIS RETRO DELUXE EDITION $19.95 Time Remaining: 16h 11m Buy It Now for only: $19.95 |
For more well priced, quality George Barris Scroll Down Now
Concept Cars That Gauge Consumer Reaction and Appeal
Concept cars, or cars designed according to a certain theme or older model, are generally prototypes introduced at car and motor shows to gauge consumer reaction and appeal. Combining the best of modern technology with the sleek lines of tried and tested cars from the past, concept cars are often tentative feelers put out by automobile companies to test the waters before ‘diving’ into serious production.
Concept cars were first introduced by designer Harley Earl of General Motors in the 1950s. It was for the concept of a car that offered buyers state-of-the-art motor car technology in a new design which was actually a variation of an older theme. This gained almost instant popularity with the general public.
Recognizing a winning horse when they saw one, General Motors further publicized the concept and their car, through its touring Motorama shows of that period. Beautiful to behold, concept cars show off radical, futuristic designs, powerful engines and sometimes even controversial technology.
However, tempting as these concept cars may appear under the spotlight, many of them often undergo changes before being put on the production line by their manufacturers, and all of them are subjected to alterations that make them more suitable, and affordable, to their target markets.
The majority of concept cars seen at automobile exhibitions such as the Geneva Motor Show are the dream rides of automobile fans and racing enthusiasts, but are more often than not only show models made of wax, clay, metal, fibreglass and plastic. In fact many concept cars never even reach this stage due to impractical design glitches and cost factors.
An interesting example of an old, operational concept car being brought back into service would be the 1954 Ford Lincoln Futura, which after having been stored in the North Hollywood car shop of George Barris came out of storage to rise to stardom as the Batmobile of the 1966 Batman series on the ABC Television Network.
On the same note, current examples for concept cars would be the Mercedes-Benz bionic car (this is said to combine the best of nature, technology and the ever popular DaimlerCrysler engine), the 2006 BMW Mille Miglia concept coupe (based on the earlier BMW 328 Touring coupe and the BMW Z4 M coupe), the Camaro Concept sports coupe (which follows the lines of the first Camaros) and the Chrysler Imperial Concept 2006 (a direct descendent of classic Imperial and Chrysler designs).
Sadly, the majority of concept cars are destroyed once their use has been served. However, some do escape the crusher and continue to live their lives in storage or on display in automobile museums.
About the Author
Muna wa Wanjiru is a web administrator and has been researching and reporting on internet marketing for years. For more information on Concept cars, visit his site at Concept Cars
|
|
VTG GEORGE BARRIS KUSTOM GLAZE WINDOW DECAL RARE HOT ROD CUSTOM SPEED SHOP $75.00 Time Remaining: 40m Buy It Now for only: $75.00 |
1974 FLEER KUSTOM CARSGEORGE BARRIS CARDS STICKERS EX MT COND LOT OF 9 $9.95 Time Remaining: 3h 22m |
1974 FLEER KUSTOM CARSGEORGE BARRIS CARDS STICKERS EX MT COND LOT OF 9 $9.95 Time Remaining: 3h 24m |
|
1974 FLEER KUSTOM CARSGEORGE BARRIS CARDS STICKERS EX MT COND LOT OF 9 $9.95 Time Remaining: 3h 25m |
1965 ROD CUSTOM Ford Chevy Corvair El Camino George Barris Ed Big Daddy Roth $9.99 Time Remaining: 4h 10m |
George Barris Munsters Dragula Postcard $5.00 Time Remaining: 4h 54m Buy It Now for only: $5.00 |
|
MARILYN MONROE Norma Jeane RARE OOP HC by Gloria Steinem George Barris $29.99 Time Remaining: 5h 24m Buy It Now for only: $35.00 |
Johnny Lightning George Barris Show Rods Speed Coupe $6.30 Time Remaining: 6h 21m Buy It Now for only: $6.30 |
ala kart round car sticker decal king of kustoms george barris 4 diameter $1.98 Time Remaining: 6h 30m |
|
6 GEORGE BARRIS CUSTOM CAR PRINTS FROM BARRIS KUSTOM INDUSTRIES $7.75 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 11h 44m |
7 POSTCARD SIZED PRINTS OF CARS BUILT BY GEORGE BARRIS $7.45 Time Remaining: 11h 58m |
AMT MUNSTER KOACH MODEL KIT 1 25 SCALE GEORGE BARRIS RETRO DELUXE EDITION $19.95 Time Remaining: 16h 11m Buy It Now for only: $19.95 |
 MATTEL 1966 TV SERIES BATMOBILE GEORGE BARRIS NEW MIP SWEET DC ADAM WEST $65.99 Time Remaining: 16h 22m Buy It Now for only: $65.99 |
 AMT DRAGULA MUNSTERS MODEL KIT 1 25 SCALE GEORGE BARRIS RETRO DELUXE EDITION $19.99 Time Remaining: 16h 48m Buy It Now for only: $19.99 |
 Hot Wheels Batmobile Die Cast Mattel DC Comics Batman and Robin George Barris TV $5.99 (5 Bids) Time Remaining: 17h 52m |
 NEW Marilyn Monroe 1962 by George Barris 033 $800.00 Time Remaining: 18h 34m Buy It Now for only: $800.00 |
 NEW Marilyn Monroe 1962 by George Barris 003 $800.00 Time Remaining: 18h 35m Buy It Now for only: $800.00 |
 NEW Marilyn Monroe 1962 by George Barris 001 $800.00 Time Remaining: 18h 35m Buy It Now for only: $800.00 |
 NEW Marilyn Monroe 1962 by George Barris 053 $800.00 Time Remaining: 18h 36m Buy It Now for only: $800.00 |
 NEW Marilyn Monroe 1962 by George Barris 075 $800.00 Time Remaining: 18h 38m Buy It Now for only: $800.00 |
 NEW Marilyn Monroe 1962 by George Barris 079 $800.00 Time Remaining: 18h 39m Buy It Now for only: $800.00 |
 NEW Marilyn Monroe 1962 by George Barris 045 $800.00 Time Remaining: 18h 39m Buy It Now for only: $800.00 |
 NEW Marilyn Monroe 1962 by George Barris 025 $800.00 Time Remaining: 18h 39m Buy It Now for only: $800.00 |
 NEW Marilyn Monroe 1962 by George Barris 044 $800.00 Time Remaining: 18h 39m Buy It Now for only: $800.00 |
 NEW Marilyn Monroe 1962 by George Barris 037 $800.00 Time Remaining: 18h 39m Buy It Now for only: $800.00 |
 NEW Marilyn Monroe 1962 by George Barris 002 $800.00 Time Remaining: 18h 39m Buy It Now for only: $800.00 |
 NEW Marilyn Monroe 1962 by George Barris 052 $800.00 Time Remaining: 18h 39m Buy It Now for only: $800.00 |
 NEW Marilyn Monroe 1962 by George Barris 010 $800.00 Time Remaining: 18h 39m Buy It Now for only: $800.00 |
 NEW Marilyn Monroe 1962 by George Barris 077 $800.00 Time Remaining: 18h 39m Buy It Now for only: $800.00 |
 NEW Marilyn Monroe 1962 by George Barris 032 $800.00 Time Remaining: 18h 39m Buy It Now for only: $800.00 |
 NEW Marilyn Monroe 1962 by George Barris 080 $800.00 Time Remaining: 18h 39m Buy It Now for only: $800.00 |
 NEW Marilyn Monroe 1962 by George Barris 012 $800.00 Time Remaining: 18h 39m Buy It Now for only: $800.00 |
 NEW Marilyn Monroe 1962 by George Barris 085 $800.00 Time Remaining: 18h 39m Buy It Now for only: $800.00 |
 MPC 60s GEORGE BARRIS T BUGGY MODEL KIT MIB ORIGINAL $99.99 Time Remaining: 20h 46m Buy It Now for only: $99.99 |
 George Barris custom hot rod race car Vantasticks MIB FOOD 1970s $99.99 Time Remaining: 21h 28m Buy It Now for only: $99.99 |
 THE MUNSTERS BARBIE AND KEN DOLL SIGNED BY GEORGE BARRIS AND BUTCH PATRICK $175.00 Time Remaining: 22h 12m |
 JOHNNY LIGHTNINGAUTOGRAPHED BY GEORGE BARRISMYSTERION $19.99 Time Remaining: 22h 51m Buy It Now for only: $29.99 |
 MISSION IMPOSSIBLE CORONET INSTRUCTIONS GEORGE BARRIS $15.00 Time Remaining: 1d 54m Buy It Now for only: $15.00 |
 4 Different Hot Wheels George Barris Autograph Cars Burt Ward Auto LOOK READ $100.00 Time Remaining: 1d 1h 17m |
 HOTWHEELS 100 LIMITED EDITION GEORGE BARRIS A LA KART HOT ROD REAL RIDER $17.99 Time Remaining: 1d 1h 30m Buy It Now for only: $17.99 |
 George Barris Autographed T Shirt NASCAR Truck 2005 No reserve $16.15 Time Remaining: 1d 2h 9m Buy It Now for only: $16.15 |
 George Barris Dodge Thunder Charger Show Rod Postcard $5.00 Time Remaining: 1d 2h 22m Buy It Now for only: $5.00 |
 George Barris ZZR Show Rod Postcard $5.00 Time Remaining: 1d 2h 43m Buy It Now for only: $5.00 |
 George Barris Voxmobile Show Rod Postcard $5.00 Time Remaining: 1d 2h 46m Buy It Now for only: $5.00 |
 George Barris Daisy Bell Ice Cream Truck Postcard $5.00 Time Remaining: 1d 2h 48m Buy It Now for only: $5.00 |
 George Barris Fireball 500Cuda Show Rod Postcard $5.00 Time Remaining: 1d 2h 52m Buy It Now for only: $5.00 |
 GEORGE BARRIS SIGN AUTOGRAPHED BY GEORGE HIMSELF IN 2008 AT SEMA $99.99 Time Remaining: 1d 2h 58m Buy It Now for only: $129.99 |
 Marilyn Monroe Last Photos SET OF 5 ORIG PHOTOS SIGNED By George Barris $475.00 Time Remaining: 1d 3h 8m |
 George Barris Autographed Munsters Dragula Postcard $10.00 Time Remaining: 1d 3h 36m Buy It Now for only: $10.00 |
 JOHNNY LIGHTNINGAUTOGRAPHED BY GEORGE BARRISDRAG U LA $24.99 Time Remaining: 1d 4h 1m Buy It Now for only: $34.99 |
 JOHNNY LIGHTNINGAUTOGRAPHED BY GEORGE BARRISMYSTERION $19.99 Time Remaining: 1d 4h 2m Buy It Now for only: $29.99 |
 Johnny Lightning JL Frightning Lightning George Barris Surf Hearse 1 64 $12.99 Time Remaining: 1d 4h 38m Buy It Now for only: $12.99 |
 Johnny Lightning JL Frightning Lightning George Barris Munsters Drag u la 1 64 $14.99 Time Remaining: 1d 4h 44m Buy It Now for only: $14.99 |
 George Barris Dobie Gillis Coupe Show Rod Postcard $5.00 Time Remaining: 1d 5h 19m Buy It Now for only: $5.00 |
 1941 PHAETON by George Barris W TRAY Coca Cola $19.99 Time Remaining: 1d 8h 59m Buy It Now for only: $19.99 |
 RACING CHAMPIONS MUNSTERS KOACH DIE CAST CAR VEHICLE ERTL 2002 GEORGE BARRIS MOC $10.99 Time Remaining: 1d 10h 47m Buy It Now for only: $10.99 |
 Johnny Lightning ShowRod George Barris Emperor Roadster $8.99 Time Remaining: 1d 15h 20m Buy It Now for only: $8.99 |
 GEORGE BARRIS AUTOGRAPHED BATMAN BATMOBILE 8x10 LIMITED EDITION PHOTO $34.99 Time Remaining: 1d 16h 18m Buy It Now for only: $34.99 |
 JL GEORGE BARRIS DESIGNED SURF ROD HEARSE WITH RUBBER TIRES LIMITED EDITION $6.29 Time Remaining: 1d 16h 35m Buy It Now for only: $6.29 |
 79 Pontiac Trans Am Travoltas Firebird George Barris 455 recaro $29.99 Time Remaining: 1d 17h 43m Buy It Now for only: $50.00 |