I just saw that George Barris passed away, he started work with his brother Sam (1924-1967) and became a famous car customizer who built the Munster Koach and Drag-u-la, which in my opinion, are the two greatest custom automobiles of all time! He also created the Batmobile and several other famous TV show cars. Mr. Barris was 89.

Here is his obituary:

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/george-barris-dead-batmobile-creator-837553


Here is his website for more history about his life and business:

http://www.barris.com/