CELEBRITY GOLF CARTS AUCTIONED FOR CHARITY

LONDON, ONTARIO (June 12, 2007) – The summer’s most unique automotive related show and charity event was held at Steve Plunkett's Fleetwood Farms estate this past weekend and three lucky purchasers left with their souvenir golf carts prepared by OTOOLS Rent or Buy of Forest, ON. Each custom golf cart was signed by the headline star for whom it was built, and by the King of Kustomizers George Barris of Hollywood CA.

Barris is famous for creating all the major movie and television cars including Batmobile, Munster Coach, Beverly Hillbillies, and General Lee. Several of his creations were on display including the most recent "Shark A.T.T.A.K.”

Many golf carts were also supplied by OTOOLS for the staff and security personnel. “It was just an awesome weekend and I’m so proud to be a part of this special occasion” said Don Brooks, owner of OTOOLS. “We shared a lot of stories with George Barris about his life and the many movie cars… like him being twice refused when trying to buy a coffin after he said he was going to make a car out of it… ‘the third time I just paid for it and stole one.’ We spent two hours touring the estate on our golf carts looking at cars and interviewing people for his Barris TV show. Watch for that to air soon on www.barris.com “

Nineteen primary charities will benefit including Jesse’s Journey, London Regional Cancer Center, Crime Stoppers plus several Optimist and Lions Clubs.

For complete event coverage, watch www.fleetwoodcountrycruizein.com

“Folks can get a sneak preview of these golf cars at the London Auto Expo, Western Fair Grounds March 23 -25,” added Brooks. “Information will be available about the Fleetwood Country Cruize-In, which promises to be another don’t-miss-it event for car-buffs to put on their calendar.”

Nineteen primary charities will benefit including Jesse’s Journey, London Regional Cancer Center, Crime Stoppers plus several Optimist and Lions Clubs.

The Fourth Annual Fleetwood Country Cruize-In will be held June 8-10 at 9282 Elviage Drive, one mile west of London.

The carts are featured on the George Barris website.
View them here

Click to see Fabian's Ride

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Click to see Bobby Rydell's Ride

When he first saw the one built for him, Barris immediately labeled it the ‘Bat Kart’ and from the auction block on Sunday, told everyone how much he had enjoyed traveling the Plunkett estate Saturday. “These guys build really great golf carts; they look great, they ride so well, and they’re fast. I’m proud to put my name on them”.

The Bat Kart was purchased by London developer Shmuel Farhi who is anxious to have it at his charity Medway farm charity event this weekend, and invited Barris to join the fun. Barris signed the cowl plaque commemorating the event and the OTOOLS window sticker listing all the options.

Peter Noone and Herman’s Hermits put on a great show Friday night, and Barris joined them on stage dancing and singing. Here Noone is caught with pen in hand.

The Herman cart was purchased by Ian & Jennifer Coxworthy of Schomberg, ON. Signed by each of the entertainers and presented by Barris, the happy couple was anxious to get it home. “It’s just what we’ve wanted to get around our farm; I’m so excited” said Jennifer

The Dale Jr. tribute cart prepared for Frankie Avalon was purchased by contractor Stan Walsh and also endorsed by Barris.

Geroge Barris and Don Brooks touring the Plunkett estate on the Bat Kart.