Corky Coker and George Barris at the NHRA Exhibit
May 19, 2008 in 1949 Mercury custom, Barris Kustom, Honest Charley’s, NHRA Museum, Sam Barris
Here is a quote from our good friend Corky Coker’s blog:
At the opening of our exhibit at the NHRA Museum it all came together. Casey and Aaron did a great job building the exhibits for Coker Tire’s 50th and Honest Charley’s 60th Anniversaries. Everyone was really enjoying the opening of the displays. It was really something special to see all these pieces of our history on display. It was also my pleasure to spend some time with one of the car hobby’s most influential people, ever. And I mean EVER! The legendary George Barris was with us, as his famous 1949 Mercury Custom is proudly included in our exhibit. Barris’ custom Mercury is widely regarded as the most famous custom Mercury of all time, and by some as the father-car of all customs! George and I had a chance to do this little video blog during all the festivities. I hope you enjoy it.
There are some other videos of the exhibit and the famous Prolong Twilight Cruise Night at the NHRA museum in Pomona, CA. Check ‘em out