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e in-depth look at the personal custom cars of customizer and custom paint legend Larry Watson, the girls that went along for the rides and boulevard cruising, and the troubles with the police during those antagonistic times when custom cars and their owners were the focus of police scrutiny. Growing up in the heart of the custom car craze in Bellflower during the 1950s, and throughout his life, Watson created some of the most influential custom cars of all time. From his famous 1950 Chevy Grapevine and legendary 1958 Thunderbird Vino Paisano, to later cars like his custom 1972 Ranchero made famous in the Robert Culp movie Outrage, they’re all here. Literally finished the night Larry died; it’s a tribute to his life and legacy with the cars he displayed his unique talents through. Initial printing of 1000 copies ensures this will be a rare and collectible addition to your automotive book collection. $30.00 plus shipping and handling.

Larry worked with Larry Watson, but the car was not painted by him. Dean Jeffries painted the flames.

Photos provided by Mike Bultsma

One of the first cars Larry painted using his "panel painting" design.
Jerry sold the car to get a new custom ride, he never saw the car again.

Two different paint jobs on the same car. Look closely and you will see the difference in the flames and panels. I think the version with the silver panel around the side trim is genious!

Bill Hines did the body work on this car

Jim worked part time for larry. Larry helped Jim paint his Oldsmobile and laid out the gold scallops.

According to Johnnie's Wife: Larry Watson didn't paint the car but was very involved and may have painted or repainted a part of it. It was either my dad, Art Leonard or Bud Lehner that did the paint.

Jerry's ElCamino was painted by Larry Watson four times over a period of 4 years.
The last color can be seen in these photos and Larry Watsoncalled this color "pearl banana gold".

Body work by Bill Ortega

First Lace painted car

Good friend of Larry Watson and he worked as a car prepper (the best there ever was) for Larry for several years.

Most of these fantastic Watson painted custom car group photos where taken by Jim Potter.