As of April 16, 2022: Winfield, now at age 94, still runs and operates a shop located on a large plot of land in Mojave, California, and tours the world chopping cars and laying down his signature fadeaway paint jobs.
How any ONE MAN (even with his many assistants over the years) has been THAT PROLIFIC over his still on-going career is mind boggling! SALUTE Gean Winfield! That photo album cannot do his work justice.... SALUTE!
Man, what a really great video this was. Gene is a true artist. He's been involved in so many great tv/movie projects. His work is amazing. The Police Spinner from Blade Runner is iconic now. Wondering what he built in the movie Trancers ? I know the protagonist drove a red 1959 Chevrolet Corvette C1 in that film. Did he build the Street Hawk bike too? He mentioned it in the vid. Found info online that states the bike used in the Pilot episode of Street Hawk was built by the same team that built the cars in Blade Runner and The Last Starfighter, so it sounds like the original bike was maybe done by Gene?
So glad this showed up in my feed. Absolute legend of legends, that scrap book alone could have its own TH-cam channel. It’s funny how everyone talks about Barris but Gene was light years ahead of him.
The Strip Star was being offered in a raffle at an amusement park here in Detroit in 1967. I mentioned this detail to Gene at the Detroit Autorama a few years ago when he had it on display there after it had been restored. He had me write down the details for him.
That Strip Star car is gotta be the most unusual- looking muscle car I have ever seen and I can't believe it's designed by him. Also i can't believe it's still in working order. He should have a copy in a museum. People would be like " How the hell can it operate? " 🤣 That is beautiful. Reminds me of the other guy that did the 60s Batmobile. I bet the 60s were weird when people built these cars and I love weird.
What a special episode I’ve been watching you guys make great content most of my life it’s always a joy watching you guys share history ! I cherish my childhood sundays
Barris got all the attention as more of a self promoter than an actual customizer. But I wasn't aware of just how prolific Gene's career was. WOW. I learned a shitload more about him in this directors cut than the original episode.
Barris got more attention then everyone else because of one reason above all others, And its not because he was a self promoter, or because he knew someone, nor was it from taking on jobs no one else will, its all come down to, Location, Location, Location, the locationi of his shop was key, i know because i passed it and the place that built all the vehicles for Dune every day from 7th grade to 11th grade, plus any other time i decide to move around the city of L.A., Barris' shop was one gas station away from the corner of Lankershim Blvd and Riverside Dr in North Hollywood, CA, my probation officers office and one of L.A. counties probation dept was located right on the corner, diagonally across from the where Barris' shop is at, there an AmPm gas station on the corner
My son adores his work. Rescued a model of a corvair with a Gene Winfield customization kit,built it.kept it.named his daughter corvair, probably his biggest fan.he paints cars and loves to "flake candy pearl" everything because of that guy.
@R K However, I live in Georgia. That's a whole continent away from enjoying what is done in southern California. So as far as I'm concerned it's all history.
I can still remember being God smacked when I saw the "Supercar" on Bewitched as a kid watching reruns in the seventies. It's one of those touchtone moments where you can trace back your love of all things cars. Speed Racers Mach 5, the Batmobile, the Munster's hot rods, the Supercar, even the Monkees Mobile. They don't make em like that anymore. I wish someone would make a 1/18 diecast model of this car, I'd buy it.
12:06 No one has in history has created a more beautiful car than this Corvette. 24:38 A central windshield wiper would be a good idea too. 34:08 I know the windshield prevents us from having a conversation mom but the reason the driver's side window is open is because i have to use hand signals.😀😃😄😁😆😅🤣😂🤣😅😆
Wow! Was surprised that he did "The Wraith" Dodge M4S Turbo Interceptor car! I still have pictures of that car on my phone. I wished Dodge would have made that a production car! Love my performance 4cyl cars!
This man is AMAZING !!! His enthusiasm and extreme skill keeps him going... I lived in the Rosamond area back between 2008-2010, and remember seeing his shop off of the Sierra Highway, on my way to work, when I was working at Edwards AFB... His cars are just Incredible !!! Really beautiful !!! I used to have a '64 Dodge Polara just like the one he has here... I Loved that car, and it broke my heart when it was auctioned-off in a storage - clearance... What a legend he is !!! I want to be in his physical condition and have his sharpness when I get to my 90's... What an inspiration he is !!!
The Reactor was featured as the "Jupiter 8" in the Star Trek show "Memory Alpha" as well as the Catwoman's "Kitty Car" in the Batman show "The Jokes On Catwoman."
Old friend of mine, Buddy Bates, who passed away in 1985 had a saying that "Life Begins At 130" which he started because he finally broke through the 1/4 mile130 mph barrier with his flathead powered dragster in the early 50's. He also knew and raced with Gene Winfield several times.
Lou you keep knocking them out of the park.. what s great piece of history documented for us, that's a lot of cars related by a genius awesome.. thanks
Wow!!!!!! That is a great video! An in depth interview with the customizing Lengend !!!! What a blast to see the man and his cars!!! Thank you for this episode!!!
Gene is a legend, Dennis inspired me to restore a 67 Camaro, his show was always there to motivate me with the thing I needed most, Inspiration. Thanks Dennis 🇨🇦👍
As of April 16, 2022: Winfield, now at age 94, still runs and operates a shop located on a large plot of land in Mojave, California, and tours the world chopping cars and laying down his signature fadeaway paint jobs.
Absolute legend
I knew the name, but never had any idea he created so many famous cars.
Now we know why Chip Foose got into the craft.
Very cool show. 👍
He is a legend and he's recently been on motor trend on full custom garage.
This is probably what keeps him going and going. Good for him!
That is just awesome. God bless him. This makes me so happy
How any ONE MAN (even with his many assistants over the years) has been THAT PROLIFIC over his still on-going career is mind boggling! SALUTE Gean Winfield! That photo album cannot do his work justice.... SALUTE!
34:34 “today’s gas prices” oh boy this was in 2006. I would kill for 2006 gas prices in 2022.
Gene is such an amazing car craftsman.
Man, what a really great video this was. Gene is a true artist. He's been involved in so many great tv/movie projects. His work is amazing. The Police Spinner from Blade Runner is iconic now. Wondering what he built in the movie Trancers ? I know the protagonist drove a red 1959 Chevrolet Corvette C1 in that film. Did he build the Street Hawk bike too? He mentioned it in the vid. Found info online that states the bike used in the Pilot episode of Street Hawk was built by the same team that built the cars in Blade Runner and The Last Starfighter, so it sounds like the original bike was maybe done by Gene?
Not only do you show us American history but you bring the people in this case Mr Winfield that made American automotive History! Thank you
I got to meet Gene Winfield last year at a car show at Atomic Motors in Las Vegas. Really nice guy and sharp as a tack at 94.
Cool cars and wonderful workmanship. Wraith cool! And all the great
customizing.
I used to live near there. I stopped by his shop one day looking for someone that used to work for him. He gave me the grand tour.
So glad this showed up in my feed. Absolute legend of legends, that scrap book alone could have its own TH-cam channel. It’s funny how everyone talks about Barris but Gene was light years ahead of him.
Gene was the master of making transmissions mate to different engines. Why? He never gave up, or too proud to ask for help.
The world needs more of this and less bs games
Very cool!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This was the best video I have seen in a long time! What a guy what an artist!!
Thank you for having Mr. Gene Winfield, he's a treasure for us car guys.
And girls
The Strip Star was being offered in a raffle at an amusement park here in Detroit in 1967. I mentioned this detail to Gene at the Detroit Autorama a few years ago when he had it on display there after it had been restored. He had me write down the details for him.
George Barris gets alot of credit for Gene's work because people don't know any better
What a treat bro!!
That Strip Star car is gotta be the most unusual- looking muscle car I have ever seen and I can't believe it's designed by him. Also i can't believe it's still in working order. He should have a copy in a museum. People would be like " How the hell can it operate? " 🤣 That is beautiful. Reminds me of the other guy that did the 60s Batmobile. I bet the 60s were weird when people built these cars and I love weird.
That was George Barris, huh... I thought it WAS built by Gene for a sec, had to think about that one
What a special episode I’ve been watching you guys make great content most of my life it’s always a joy watching you guys share history ! I cherish my childhood sundays
This man is more nimble at 94 than most people in their 60's! Truly blessed 🙏.
Dude wtf this man is responsible for my childhood all he had to do was make the Ghostbusters Scooby-Doo and batmobile 😂
Winfield's picture book is like drinking from a Fire Hose .... too much to take in !!! WOW!!
Fantastic stuff, what a visionary and artist. I hope I’m half as energetic as Gene when I reach 50, never mind over 90.
The Jade Idol was my all time favorite Winfield vehicle.
Barris got all the attention as more of a self promoter than an actual customizer.
But I wasn't aware of just how prolific Gene's career was. WOW.
I learned a shitload more about him in this directors cut than the original episode.
That’s the great thing about TH-cam vs TV, there are no time constraints. Yay!!
Barris got more attention then everyone else because of one reason above all others, And its not because he was a self promoter, or because he knew someone, nor was it from taking on jobs no one else will, its all come down to, Location, Location, Location, the locationi of his shop was key, i know because i passed it and the place that built all the vehicles for Dune every day from 7th grade to 11th grade, plus any other time i decide to move around the city of L.A., Barris' shop was one gas station away from the corner of Lankershim Blvd and Riverside Dr in North Hollywood, CA, my probation officers office and one of L.A. counties probation dept was located right on the corner, diagonally across from the where Barris' shop is at, there an AmPm gas station on the corner
Gene looks identical to Jason Newsted.
/w\METAL/w\
Amazing cars, true works of art!
Great video, with the ending being a total hilarious win!!!!
Two legends
The strip star was Gene's daily driver the week of monster garage. 😂
My son adores his work.
Rescued a model of a corvair with a Gene Winfield customization kit,built it.kept it.named his daughter corvair, probably his biggest fan.he paints cars and loves to "flake candy pearl" everything because of that guy.
It can be said that he is at the height of G.Barris Or even more...Thrilling! Greetings and admiration from Argentina.
There can be only one
Aw, how did the Reactor never end up as a model kit?
Except for movies, why don't people customize "hot rods" anymore? Was that just a fad and went out of style like bell bottom pants?
@R K However, I live in Georgia. That's a whole continent away from enjoying what is done in southern California. So as far as I'm concerned it's all history.
Gene is in the best shape for a man his age! What a cool guy. Legend.
Maybe that 94 is a typo. He looks like someone in his 50’s. Wish I looked like that.🙁
This was shot back in 2006. Gene will soon turn 95!
@@MyClassicCarTV wow
@@MyClassicCarTV I remember meeting Zora Duntov just before he passed away.
This man loves power operated everything! doors roofs hoods gas caps you name it, it power opens!
Learned a lot about gene from this video. Only one word for this living legend...WOW!! Thank you dennis!
That was great. I had no idea. He was as is amazing. Thank you for sharing
I can still remember being God smacked when I saw the "Supercar" on Bewitched as a kid watching reruns in the seventies. It's one of those touchtone moments where you can trace back your love of all things cars. Speed Racers Mach 5, the Batmobile, the Munster's hot rods, the Supercar, even the Monkees Mobile. They don't make em like that anymore. I wish someone would make a 1/18 diecast model of this car, I'd buy it.
Dennis: as usual, great episode. Have had the pleasure of interviewing Gene on numerous occasions. Incredible talent and all around cool guy, grin.
wish he stated where all these cars are now
Fantastic!
Enjoyed this video tour.
12:06 No one has in history has created a more beautiful car than this Corvette.
24:38 A central windshield wiper would be a good idea too.
34:08 I know the windshield prevents us from having a conversation mom but the reason the driver's side window is open is because i have to use hand signals.😀😃😄😁😆😅🤣😂🤣😅😆
Wow! Was surprised that he did "The Wraith" Dodge M4S Turbo Interceptor car! I still have pictures of that car on my phone. I wished Dodge would have made that a production car! Love my performance 4cyl cars!
Gene will be 95 in June!
And still an incredibly cool cat!
Winfield DOES NOT believe in having to physically open doors, hoods, trunks, or tops. Obviously.
Such a great tour of custom cars.
This man is AMAZING !!! His enthusiasm and extreme skill keeps him going... I lived in the Rosamond area back between 2008-2010, and remember seeing his shop off of the Sierra Highway, on my way to work, when I was working at Edwards AFB... His cars are just Incredible !!! Really beautiful !!! I used to have a '64 Dodge Polara just like the one he has here... I Loved that car, and it broke my heart when it was auctioned-off in a storage - clearance... What a legend he is !!! I want to be in his physical condition and have his sharpness when I get to my 90's... What an inspiration he is !!!
Ausum Gene & Ian u are bad 2 the bone 😅
The Reactor was featured as the "Jupiter 8" in the Star Trek show "Memory Alpha" as well as the Catwoman's "Kitty Car" in the Batman show "The Jokes On Catwoman."
When a guy has that many cars you really don’t want to keep much fuel in them. Sometimes they run out of gas and leave you on the side of the road
Great stuff. Thanks for posting
Spriest 94 year old I ever laid eyes on. Good memory, too. All them gas fumes over the years. 😁
Gene Winfield what a legend and one of the nicest guys Its been my pleasure to meet in the Custom Car scene.
Great video. Loved the ending.
Where do you get glass made when there is none?
My 68 Corolla needs a windshield.
I see the shop we to JC tier we are form Turlock ca
that strip star is a better concept then hotwheels could ever design.. what a great art.
Old friend of mine, Buddy Bates, who passed away in 1985 had a saying that "Life Begins At 130" which he started because he finally broke through the 1/4 mile130 mph barrier with his flathead powered dragster in the early 50's. He also knew and raced with Gene Winfield several times.
That was a really great episode.
Gene Winfield- thank you for sharing your work. I'm really glad I watched this. Very cool.
Wow he is the best preserved 94 yo I have ever seen (not just the dyed hair)
Strip Star was in the 1990 film Solar Crisis, a film backed by Ted Turner co. Good stuff!!!
BEST EPISODE TO DATE!!!! GREAT JOB DENNIS AND CREW 👍
What a humble gifted man. Greg from Australia
Just WOW!!! ICON
The Wraith? For years people told me I imagined that movie. I told them it had a chrysler sports car and they would laugh! Windicated.
🤣🤣🤣
Lou you keep knocking them out of the park.. what s great piece of history documented for us, that's a lot of cars related by a genius awesome.. thanks
The ending really bugged me .
Ar, ar.
Syd Meade!
I remember that any car commercial . Manufacturers Hanover Trust who was later merged with Chase. I worked for both banks.
Wow!!!!!! That is a great video! An in depth interview with the customizing Lengend !!!! What a blast to see the man and his cars!!! Thank you for this episode!!!
He is a guy I would love to go learn from. Such an awesome dude from what I have seen and heard.
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Couple of years ago, returning from Death Valley, drove down Seirra Hwy and happened to pass his shop. Turned around and took several pictures.
Hey, I just watched the old, 60s Star Trek episode with The Reactor in it. Love Winfield's work. Absolute legend.
Awesome awesome video 😍❤️👍
🤣🤣That poor ole 427 sounds RRRRRRRUFF!!!! Might wanna take that ole girl to the tube shop. Hell it died on'em🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Very impressive.
Thanks for sharing this!
Good old Gene !
Amazing how much some people accomplish in their lifetime.
Anybody seen the Canadian Bad Chad ?? He's on the same path... Gene & Chad outa combine thier thoughts 🤔
Living #LEGEND
What a humble gentleman 💯
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Any relation to the Winfield Lumber Co. in Simi Valley, CA?
Strip star sounds like my OL FARM TRATER oooarrr
Gene is a legend, Dennis inspired me to restore a 67 Camaro, his show was always there to motivate me with the thing I needed most, Inspiration. Thanks Dennis 🇨🇦👍
Holy cow very cool!!
They all ran like crap. Chrome don't get you home.
THE MAN / THE MYTH / THE LEGEND!!!
I remember Willam Sathner, in his
James T Kirk, as my
Would be cool to make the Corvair into an electric restomod.
Gene ,YOUR SIMPLY A GENIUS!
Your name should be INSPIRATION!
God Bless You Gene!
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Crazy magic...
I like how his hair is as dark as the day he was 13. Im sure its real as Will Shattners face lifts.
😊Gene Winfield is " hotroding "!