Jonnie questions GEORGE BARRIS about the famous Larry Ernst '51 Chevy BelAir, PLUS: a secret that few at the time knew about Larry Ernst.  

They also discuss the devastating ripped through the Barris Kustom Shop in December of 1957, destroying 15 cars...leaving only the Ala Kart.    

(Top of the Page: The restored Larry Ernst BelAir. Above left: The 2nd Version of Larry Ernst's BelAir on the December, 1953 cover of Hot Rod: Above center: The clone of the 2nd version of Larry Ernst's BelAir. Above right: The Custom Rodder Magazine tribute story on Larry Ernst by Harry Bentley Bradley.)

(Above: The Ala Kart and the Original Ala Kart AMT Model Kit.)

(Above: The Restored Ala Kart (2008).  This fantastic restoration was accomplished by Roy Brizio & his Crew. )

For More Info On George's Legendary Kustoms Go To His WebSite:  www.barris.com