George Barris funeral procession

Pallbearers set George Barris’ custom-painted casket down at Forest Lawn Glendale on Saturday. Barris died Nov. 5 at his Encino home.

(Christina House / For The Times)

Nov. 28, 2015 7:21 PM PT

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Legendary Southern California car customizer George Barris, creator of the Batmobile, was laid to rest at Forest Lawn on Saturday. Car enthusiasts were on hand to join the procession.

Pallbearers carry the custom casket of car builder George Barris at Forest Lawn in Glendale. Barris designed special vehicles for many of the biggest names in Hollywood, including Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., Elvis Presley, Michael Jackson and John Wayne.

(Christina House / For The Times)

A parade of classic cars joined George Barris’ funeral procession Saturday.

(Christina House / For The Times)

Vintage cars line the street at Forest Lawn in Glendale. “George Barris could take a vehicle and with a minimum of modifications turn it from something ordinary to something grand and exciting,” said Leslie Kendall, chief curator of the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles.

(Christina House / For The Times)