Hollywood's George Barris Reunites with Sonny and Cher Ford Mustangs in Florida

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Jan. 29, 2009 -- Legendary Hollywood car customizer, George Barris, reunites with a pair of flamboyant 1966 Ford Mustangs he personalized for pop superstars Sonny and Cher, when RM Auctions Collector Cars of Fort Lauderdale event rolls into Florida next week.

Designed to reflect the onstage personas of the sixties entertainment icons, Sonny's Mustang was finished in Murano Gold Pearl paint with dark brown side panels whilst Cher's car featured a hot pink finish with red side paneling. Both were upholstered in fur and leather and fitted with opulent Mouton fur carpeting, Sonny's in gold and Cher's in hot pink.

The Mustangs went on to star in various films and television shows, including Sonny and Cher's only feature movie, Good Times. Their offering at the Collector Cars of Fort Lauderdale event marks the first time they have come to market in 25 years.

To coincide with their auction, the legendary George "King of the Kustomizers" Barris will make a rare personal appearance at the event. In addition to the Sonny and Cher cars, Barris is also known for creating some of television's most iconic automobiles, including the original Batmobile, Munster Coach and General Lee. He has also designed cars for the who's who of Hollywood from Elvis Presley to Zsa Zsa Gabor.

  Other special highlights include:
  --  The 1969 Volkswagen "Fire Bug, star of the television show, The Banana
      Splits
  --  The famous jet black 1979 Lamborghini Countach as appeared in the film
      Cannonball Run
  --  A 1939 Lincoln Zephyr "Z Custom" Coupe, originally built for casino
      developer Steve Wynn
  --  A 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix Richard Petty No. 1 NASCAR, fully documented
      and raced by the legendary Petty himself
  --  A magnificent private collection of American cars and classic Schwinn
      bicycles.

RM Auctions Collector Cars of Fort Lauderdale event, presented by AutoNation, will be held at the Greater Fort Lauderdale / Broward County Convention Center, 1950 Eisenhower Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 5th - 8th, 2009. Admission is $20 for a day pass and $50 for the weekend.

For complete car list and event details visit www.rmauctions.com or call 800-980-7635.

NOTE TO EDITORS: For further information, interviews with Mr. Barris and vintage photos of the Sonny and Cher Mustangs, please call Terry Lobzun at 818 703 2813 or email tlobzun@rmauctions.com.