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As a piece of TV memorabilia for those of a certain vintage a fine vintage, no less this one-off, customised Ferrari 308 GTS is a bit different from your average appeared on telly once".It is none other than George Barris" very own customised Ferrari 308 GTS. George Barris. The man who designed the original, 1966 Batmobile and Knight Rider"s K.I.T.T., among other notable career highlights (he was involved with Starsky and Hutch and the Dukes of Hazzard, too).He purchased this 308 in 1978 as a "personal indulgence", but applied his own unique take on the 250bhp, V8-engined Ferrari. He customised the front and rear arches, flaring them out for effect, as well as fitting super-wide wheels and tyres.The pop-up headlights never stood a chance, either, replaced with driving lights inspired by the lovely 512 BB, and relocated below the bumper. Then came the new front spoiler. And new grille. And new rear spoiler. And a very unique two-tone gold and brown paint job. Brave.
Date written: 18 Dec 2017
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ID: 10305
As a piece of TV memorabilia for those of a certain vintage a fine vintage, no less this one-off, customised Ferrari 308 GTS is a bit different from your average appeared on telly once".It is none other than George Barris" very own customised Ferrari 308 GTS. George Barris. The man who designed the original, 1966 Batmobile and Knight Rider"s K.I.T.T., among other notable career highlights (he was involved with Starsky and Hutch and the Dukes of Hazzard, too).He purchased this 308 in 1978 as a "personal indulgence", but applied his own unique take on the 250bhp, V8-engined Ferrari. He customised the front and rear arches, flaring them out for effect, as well as fitting super-wide wheels and tyres.The pop-up headlights never stood a chance, either, replaced with driving lights inspired by the lovely 512 BB, and relocated below the bumper. Then came the new front spoiler. And new grille. And new rear spoiler. And a very unique two-tone gold and brown paint job. Brave.
Date written: 18 Dec 2017
More of this article on the Top gear website
ID: 10305