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ANTON AUTO GUIDE • NOVEMBER 18 - 24, 2015

How Did We Get Here? 1941 Chrysler Town and Country Wagon

1966 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser

1923 Star

The journey from the days of the station wagon BY STEVE MANNING

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First of all, let’s get this out in the open—station wagon history is not exactly clear-cut and there are differences of opinion on just what is a station wagon. While the specific facts presented here would be difficult to argue separately, overall, what you are about to read is just one interpretation of those facts. In the beginning, there was confusion... OK, let’s start with some definitions—what is a station wagon? Well, the very first station wagons were called ‘depot hacks’—they worked primarily around train depots as hacks (taxicabs). The modified back ends that made them hacks were necessary to carry large amounts of luggage—everyone traveled by train then, remember, and you needed a car that could comfortably carry people and large amounts of luggage from the train station to home. Pre-war predecessors While they do not meet the definition of ‘standard production’, the first station wagon would be one of the numerous variations of the Ford Model T chassis. While Ford didn’t build a production wagon until years later, many small independent manufacturers bought a chassis from Ford and put a wooden wagon body on it. Ford began selling this bare chassis in 1910 for $700. The post-war classics (through the 1950s) Until after WWII, station wagons were generally regarded as

commercial vehicles like trucks, and production volume was low (station wagons accounted for less than 1 percent of motor vehicle sales in 1940). Ah, the 60s...Muscle cars! Longer! Lower! Wider! More power! But it started off with a new wagon phenomenon - compact station wagons. Simultaneous 1960 wagon introductions by Ford (Falcon/ Comet) and Chrysler (Valiant), followed by Chevrolet (Corvair in 1961 and Chevy II in 1962), brought new choices to the wagon market. These compacts were in response to a new factor in the station wagon market... foreign (smaller) station wagons. In the ‘70s—the disappearing act begins Try to name the defining event for the 1970s that affected the automobile industry (no, not disco), and it would be a toss-up between the first gasoline crisis in 1974, or the new, draconian emissions specifications (starting in 1972) which killed the muscle car (and engine performance in general). Both of these events were particularly hard on the full-size station wagon. Sales of full-size models fell dramatically in 1974-75, culminating with the disappearance of all full-size wagon models from the Chrysler (and Dodge and Plymouth) product line in 1978. Chrysler went on to build the minivan, and has not built a full-size wagon since. The ‘80s—the minivan cometh 1984. George Orwell wrote about it, long-time station wagon owners fear it. While officially introduced in 1983, the 1984 model year of the Chrysler minivan put a stake into

the heart of the wagon market like nothing else before it. Instantly popular, it became the vehicle of choice for family transport. It was said that in some ways the minivan became popular because people were trying to escape the ‘mom-mobile’ image of the station wagons they 1991 Chevrolet Caprice grew up with. The ‘90s—struggling to hold on (or, the year the Roadmaster died) As a final, shining beacon, GM introduced the last restyle of its full-size, rear-wheel wagons in 1991 with the Chevrolet Caprice. In 1992, the Buick version (Roadmaster) was introduced - the final chapter in the story of full-size wagons that goes all the way back to the 1920s. The Oldsmobile version (Custom Cruiser) disappeared after the 1992 model year, while the Caprice and the Roadmaster finished things out by lasting through the 1996 model year. Why were they dropped? To make room for producing more trucks... Steve Manning owns the blog “The Online Home of the Station Wagon.” Check out www.stationwagon. com for the full history of the station wagon and more fun facts about the wagons.

1970 Ford Country Squire

1999 Subaru Outback

2000 Volvo V70 Cross Country

1997 Toyota RAV4

ANTON AUTO GUIDE • NOVEMBER 18 - 24, 2015

A Chapter In American Auto Culture Comes To An End

George Barris—King Of The Kustomizers, 1925-2015 family in 1928, when his mother died, leaving his father to make the heart-wrenching decision to send his two toddler sons to Roseville, CA, to be raised in the home of his brotherin-law, John Barakaris and wife Edith. The family Americanized its last name to “Barris” soon after the boys came to live with them. Barris and his brother, Sam, began their careers as custom car designers in 1938, after they received an old 1925 Buick from their parents as a

reward for their work in the family’s restaurant. The brothers repaired the car inside and out, embellishing it with things they found in their local hobby store to even the knobs off their mother’s dresser to bring the car’s grill to life. This Buick became the first Barris Brothers Kustom. It was soon sold, and this inspired new car projects as well as a growing demand for their work. Eventually, the brothers created a club for owners of custom vehicles, and called it the

Kustoms Car Club. This was the first use of the spelling “kustom,” which would become associated with Barris and later the term used to describe the culture that followed it. World War II changed the fate of many people, including Barris. While his brother went off to war, George remained in California and relocated to Los Angeles. By 1944, Barris started his own business, and his brother

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The legendary George Barris, King of the Kustomizers, passed away in his home on Thursday, Nov. 5, surrounded by his beloved family. He is survived by his daughter Joji BarrisPaster, her husband Barry Paster, his son Brett Barris and a grandson, Jared. Born in humble circumstances in Chicago, on Nov. 20, 1925, to Greek immigrants James Salapatas and Fanicia Barakaris, young George Salapatas had one older brother named Sam. Tragedy struck the small

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ANTON AUTO GUIDE • NOVEMBER 18 - 24, 2015

Holiday Gifts For Handy DIY-ers In Your Life BY ROBERT SILVERMAN

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Mike Manning, Ed Mangano, George Barris and Andy Perillo at Cruise To the Car Show in Eisenhower Park in 2012. (Photos courtesy of Autoseum Automotive Teaching Museum)

BARRIS from page 4C rejoined him in 1946 to open Barris’ Kustom Shop in Compton. In time, the Barris brothers became known for their innovative designs and their bold, imaginative approach to using the automobile as a canvas in a new art form seemingly custom-made for the post-war consumer society. The brother duo built their radical designs for private buyers. These activities brought them to the attention of the movie industry, and they were soon asked to create cars for personal use by the studio executives and some of the world’s most famous stars from Frank Sinatra to Elvis Presley, just to name a few. Barris Kustom would also later transform a vehicle’s role in movies and TV shows. Sam Barris decided to leave the business in the late 1950s to move back to Sacramento, but he still stayed involved through the years. George had married by then to his beautiful wife and partner, Shirley, who shared his passion and vision for the industry and everything they decided to conquer along the way. She would eventually be the one who pushed him to achieve his next plateau, especially after his shop in Compton burned down overnight due to an electrical fire; this was a devastating time, but nonetheless they both kept trekking along to make the best of the worst. The rest of the Barris story is still being written in the ongoing chronicles of modern culture. Most people come into contact with the art of Barris as they experience cultural events, such as movies, television shows, car shows, toys and model kits. People really “get it” when they see creations like some of Barris’ earliest works, the Ala Kart and the Hirohata Merc, as well as his famous ones being the Batmobile and the Munster Koach. These vehicles became cultural icons in their industries. Many will tell you that running home to see the Batmobile soar out of the bat cave on TV would define some of their favorite childhood memories.

The vehicles Barris Kustom brought to the screen became stars in their own right. Barris was, is, and will remain, an icon in the industry as he not only created, but he also helped others learn and grow with the industry he was so passionate about. As many commemorate the extraordinary life and work of Barris, 89, and his wife Shirley, who was with him and inspired him even after her passing, another important chapter in the history of the American auto industry closes. As a consequence of the popularity of his work, Barris began to design cars for Detroit, starting in the 1950s. His innovative designs provided “the look” to many popular models of American cars, and his influence has been a part of the auto industry—now international—for at least the past half century. Barris derived both his inspiration and his greatest source of pride in the relationships he forged with family, friends, and the world. At the end of the day, as he stated in 2013 as he stood before the audience to accept his induction into the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Hall of Fame, he said it loud and clear: “I’ve belonged to a lot of associations, and I’ve gotten a lot of awards from the movie industry, but SEMA is my world,” he said. “I’m a car guy.” For more than 75 years, it was really passion that motivated Barris more than anything else and his family expresses thanks for sharing it with him. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Attn: Paola Werstler (In Memory of George Barris), 8700 Beverly Blvd. Ste. 2416, Los Angeles, CA 90048 or to: City of Hope, Attn: Brittany De La Torre (In Memory of George Barris), 1500 E Duarte Rd. RIV 14.0510, Duarte, CA 91010 —Courtesy of Forest Lawn, Los Angeles

The holiday season is the perfect time to ensure the handy guys and gals in your life are well-equipped for all their planned projects in the coming year—whether that is building shelves, making home improvements or fixing up the car. Every DIY-er needs an up-to-date, comprehensive toolbox, as damaged or dull gear can pose a safety hazard, and the wrong implement for the job can slow down work and even be dangerous to the user and anyone nearby. When doing your gift shopping, consider opting for a few high quality tools. It can be tempting to try to save a few dollars when holiday budgets are tight, as well as add heft to a gift basket with more items, but you will be doing your gift recipient a bigger favor by investing in fewer tools that will out-perform and out-last their flimsier alternatives.

With this top of mind, here are a few gift ideas to consider: • A durable, strong set of screwdrivers will be designed to handle the rigors of everyday use. Consider a 10-piece set from Channellock (www. channellock.com), which recently introduced their American-made professional screwdrivers. Round out the gift with the brand’s six-inone multi-bit screwdriver. Each is designed with a four-sided acetate handle that delivers great torque and is impact-resistant, and its blasted tips can be used in electronic applications. • Give the gift of versatility with an adjustable wrench. Look for one

with slim jaws for extra reach and maximum accessibility, but great jaw capacity to support larger nuts and bolts. • Every home and garage needs a high-quality straight jaw tongue and groove plier. For one that will last long enough to pass down to the kids, consider Channellock’s, which

can be purchased solo or as part of a two-piece gift set that also includes a diagonal cutting plier. Treated to grip better, last longer and prevent rust, these tools will prove useful for years to come. • For those whose handy projects take them places or if they spend a lot of time on different home projects indoors and outside, consider a transportable toolbox that is lightweight in structure but durable, waterproof, and lockable. Don’t know what’s needed? Get a gift card to a hardware retailer so your gift recipient can make the right purchase. High-quality items and sets are available at such retailers as Home Depot, Lowes and Ace. Practical and useful tools make excellent gifts that keep on giving. With extra attention paid to making quality purchases, you can ensure they last for many years. Robert Silverman writes for Statepoint.

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