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George Barris Laid To Rest In Customized Batmobile Casket

George Barris, the ‘king of customizers’ responsible for the design of 1966’s TV Batmobile, was […]

George Barris, the “king of customizers” responsible for the design of 1966’s TV Batmobile, was laid to rest in a custom-designed coffin complete with Batmobile-inspired fins.

Barris, who also designed the Munster Koach, passed away at his home on November 5.

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You can check out a photo from his memorial service below.

@KNXRandyKerdoon: Fans, friends, mourners celebrate the “King” of Customizers @GeorgeBarris @KNX1070 https://t.co/jOA6AghIi6

Posted by KNX 1070 NEWSRADIO on Saturday, November 28, 2015

Barris, who continued to customize and restore cars and to make convention appearances right up until the end, also created or modified cars used in Mannix, The Beverly Hillbillies, My Mother The Car and later seasons of Knight Rider.