by Sam Barris's car, are still in production and are popular with custom and rod enthusiasts. See also Appleton spotlights Rat rod Leadsled Lowrider References External links The George Barris website, which featured the first chopped 1949 Mercury (among others). Custom cars Eight Convertibles Coupés Sedans Station wagons Police vehicles Kustom Kulture First car made by manufacturer Cars introduced in 1939 1940s cars 1950s cars Pre-war vehicles