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1966batmobile.com Have you ever dreamed of customizing your vehicle to emulate the look of a Batmobile? Reliving your childhood fantasy by modifying your car with aftermarket parts is easier (and more affordable) than you might think. Here are some tips to get you going for that sleek superhero ride of your very own for crime fighting or cruising purposes: Building the Exterior 1965 Batman TV show utilized the concept car built by Ford Motor Company. Though it would definitely be a big challenge to replicate such a unique vehicle, there are few exterior accessories and body parts available that can produce a similar feel of the Batmobile. Rear wing spoiler and hood scoops may be a good place to start. For the fine details, looking for custom hubcaps and spoilers that are similar to that of the Batmobile will help in building the overall atmospheric feel worthy of the dark knight. Matching the Interior Whether you were cleverly able to reproduce the look of Bruce Wayne’s crime fighting vehicle or you’ve simply resulted to sticking the batman insignia on the sides of your car, there are plenty you can do to replicate the interior of your vehicle. Though this may resemble more closely to the modern Batmobile's, you can install custom gauges and aftermarket trimmings to the dashboard of your car. These interior accessories in conjunction with LED neon lights can quickly convert your car’s boring and plain driver’s seat to a fine tuned cockpit ready to save Gotham from hands of those dastardly villains. And Now… Cue the Batman Theme Music Ultimately, how you use the limitations placed on by the task of replicating one of a kind look of the 1966 Batmobile and how closely you want your vehicle to resemble the Dark Knight’s crime fighting machine will be the determining factor on emulating the caped crusader’s crime fighting wheels. Try to visualize your dream Batmobile and do some research on existing aftermarket parts and how you can use them to build your childhood dream come true. |
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In 1955, the Lincoln division of Ford Motor Company designed and built a futuristic concept car called the Lincoln Futura. It was built entirely by hand in Turin, Italy at a cost of $250,000, and like many concept cars, was never put in to production. In the mid 1960's, George Barris of Barris Kustom City acquired the car for $1 directly from Ford. Fast forward to August 1965, the Batman TV show producers approached George to have him build a new Batmobile for their upcoming show. The only catch was the car had to be ready for action in a mere three weeks. Seeing the bat-like qualities his Futura already had, George felt it was the perfect answer to the quandary 20th Century Fox had created. In October of 1965, the Batmobile was born and television history was made... |
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