IN THIS FEATURE The humble hybrid Barris kustom cars From green to mean A hybrid hotrod?

Hollywood's hottest car isn't a Rolls, a Bentley or even a Cadillac. The only machine to be seen cruisin' Sunset Boulevard in is a Toyota Prius.

This humble hybrid is LA's it car, driven by a whole host of stars eager to present eco-friendly credentials. Brad's got one, Leo drives one, so do Cameron, Jack and Harrison.

This year the Oscars' car park will be a hush of hybrids being buzzed around by bored valets more used to Italian exotics and Detroit muscle.

Yet even with its numerous A-list owners, the Prius has become so popular that it's in danger of losing its cool.

Or at least it could if it hadn't attracted the attention of George Barris, the 'King of Kustomizers'.