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ICONIC HOLLYWOOD CAR DESIGNER GEORGE BARRIS SELECTED TOP JUDGE FOR SPEED’S CAR WARRIORS

CREATIVE MIND BEHIND BATMOBILE, MUNSTER KOACH LEADS PANEL FEATURING EXPERTS JIMMY SHINE AND ‘MAD MIKE’ MARTIN

With decades of experience under his belt, having designed some of Hollywood’s most recognizable custom cars ever, George Barris, ‘King of the Kustomizers,’ joins fellow automotive geniuses Jimmy Shine and “Mad Mike” Martin as judges for SPEED’s new all-star build show, Car Warriors, set to premiere Feb. 23 at 9 p.m. ET.

via AUTOMOTIVE – AUTOS: Hollywood Car Icon Barris Leads Car Warriors Panel.

The car was a 1961 Kelsen Sports Rider electric car made by Art Kelsen in Stanton, California. From what I can tell, this particular three-wheeled car was modified with a custom rear section from a golf cart by George Barris the “King of Kustomizers” at his shop in North Hollywood, CA.

The Autoette Project: Ann-Margret’s Electric Sports Rider.

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The Volo Auto Museum in Illinois has put up for sale this matte gray 1970 Dodge Charger RT, which it claims was one of the cars driven by Vin Diesel as Dominic Toretto in the 2009 Fast and Furious movie

via Vin Diesels 1970 Dodge Charger RT from Fast & Furious Movie Up For Sale – Carscoop.

Autoseum 2010 Intro Butch Patrick from Ralph Riccardi on Vimeo.

Big Al Intro to Nostalgia Funny Cars from Ralph Riccardi on Vimeo.

Frantic Ford from Ralph Riccardi on Vimeo.

Nostalgia Funny Cars Atco Raceway 2010 from Ralph Riccardi on Vimeo.

Big Al and owner Cris Mirabella take a look at the Kenny Goodell car. Recently purchased by Cris, the car is in the process of being restored.

Nitro Funny Cars from Ralph Riccardi on Vimeo.

Chris Mazarella at the Nostalgia Funny Car meet at Atco Raceway. Interviewed by Big Al.

Chris Mazarella Nostalgia Funny Cars from Ralph Riccardi on Vimeo.