Updated: Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at 7:45 PM PT 

  By: ERIC SELTZER

Exclusive first look at Polar Lights' 1:32nd Batmobile model that should be out in March.  Below is the new box art, instructions & decals. Also, in 2010 they will release two plastic 1/25 model kits (snap & glue).  See their 2009-2010 catalog here (PDF).

 Box Art  Instructions

The February 2010 issue of Collectible Automobile magazine has a nice article (and photos) about the Lincoln Futura.

February 1, 2010- The latest Hot Wheels Batmobile news is here!

  Flat/Matte 1:18th     Chrome 1:18th

The November 2009 issue of Motor Trend had an article called, "Tops On The Tube."  Guess which car is #1?

Motor Trend 11/2009 issue

Super Capers is out on DVD!. Below are some pics from the movie which features Adam West and the 60's Batmobile.

Super Capers   Super Capers

On February 28th, I planned a meet and greet with George Barris & the #1 Batmobile.  40+ people attended from through-out the U.S. & Canada.  Some of our special guests included "Wild Bill" Shrewsberry, "Korky" Korkes and even Erik Estrada.  Go here for all the details!

Shrewsberry, Barris & Estrada  Shrewsberry, Barris & Korkes  Group photo  Replica Batmobile

February 2009, DC Direct has released a porcelain TV Batmobile that lights-up.  Go here for more details.

DC Direct  NY Toy Show  NY Toy Show  Box

On December 12, 2008, I had an opportunity to see the #1 Batmobile again and interview the designer & creator of the car--George Barris.  More information and photos here!

Eric in December 2008

The November '08 issue (#12) of Booster Gold comic book has 19 great images of the Batmobile. Check it out!

Booster Gold

July 2008- The 1966 Batman Movie is now available on Blu-Ray DVD. Check out the Special Feature (that I worked on the content)--Batmobile Interactive Tour - A 360 Degree Navigational Tour.

DVD   Images from the Blu-ray disc

Check-out Griot's Garage's automotive handbook catalog.  Also, the July 2007 issue of Car and Driver magazine had a nice '66 Batmobile article!  This site was mentioned as well.

Griot's Garage      July 2007

10/26/05- The '66 Batmobile and this website was mentioned in an article in the New York Times.

On May 13 2005, I saw the #1 Batmobile at the Petersen Museum in Los Angeles, CA. See the photos below

Batmobile  Batmobile rim  Batmobile  Batmobile interior

On June 6th 2004, I hung out with the creator of the Batmobile--George Barris, his Batmobile and my Batcycle at a Vallejo, CA car show.  

 George Barris & Me in 2004 Top View Batcycle and Batmobile

4/16/03- I went to Barris Kustom Industries in Hollywood, CA to see the #1 Batmobile.  Lucky for me the #1 was there and a replica too.  They both looked great parked next to each other.

Two Batmobile's together Two Batmobiles High resolution scan! The #1

WANTED!! Do you have any vintage or rare photos of the Batmobile that you'd care to share?  If so, please email me.

  1/17/10- Seven new photos of the #2 replica added--thanks Dave!

11/29/09- Lindsay Wagner & four other stars added to the Celebrities with the Batmobile page.

11/27/09- 14 images added to the #4 car page.

11/8/09- Added new vintage photos of the #2 and #3 replicas.

10/14/09- Original MGM article from 1959 about the Lincoln Futura. 

8/27/09- Original Ford Press Release about the Futura/Batmobile. 

READ IT HERE!--PDF

8/25/09- Our main page got a make-over today!  Thanks to Phil E. for all his help. Also, some minor updates to the Lincoln Futura page.

8/12/09- Exclusive interview with Stan Thorwaldsen, the interior designer of the Lincoln Futura, courtesy of Mark Racop. 

To help promote the July 21st DVD release of Super Capers starring Adam West, we gave away some FREE, great prizes!  Click here to find out the details!

7/28/09- New photo added to the Brush with the Batmobile page.

3/20/09- Two new vintage pics from 1967 added of the #3 car.

1/17/09- Rare photos of the #1 Batmobile circa late 60's or early 70's.

Courtesy of Jeff

9/9/08- Are you looking for the original patterns for the bat-spinners and the door-bats?  Below are the PDF files--click on each to view!

Click for PDF    Click for PDF

7/3/08- Below is a detailed photo of the Bat-trailer from 1967 and more information added on the replica page.

Wells Cargo, Inc.

4/4/08- Exclusive interview with "Wild Bill" Shrewsberry.  Bill drove the Batmobile in 1967 at various dragstrips around the country.

3/08- We gave away a 1:18th scale Hot Wheels Batmobile signed by Larry R. Wood, courtesy of Mattel.  Click here for the winner!

12/20/07- A replica Batmobile got in a "little" accident back in 2006. The good news it is now fully repaired--check it out! 

8/5/07- New Bat-fuzz page!

5/24/07- I got to see the #3 Batmobile in WA state.  Added 18 photos here.

5/13/07- The July issue of Rockstar magazine has a brief article about the Batmobile.

Rockstar magazine July 2007

4/29/07- New pictures of the underside of the #1

3/30/07- This website was mentioned in the May 2007 issue of Rides magazine.

2/25/07- This site is mentioned in the issue of Cinema Retro!!

Cinema Retro

2/24/07- New videos added of the Batmobile & the Futura

6/3/06- An exclusive interview with Richard L. Rader from Rader Wheels. The Batmobile originally wore Rader wheels.

1/29/06- Vintage photos of the #2 & 3 Batmobile's sent in by some fans from 1967 and 1968. Thanks to Bill, Michael, & Mike.

  Courtesy of Bill McCall  Robin & Mike Ynes  Michael (wearing the hat) & his cousin at a Ford dealership in Indianapolis, IN  Vintage 1969

9/10/05- Vintage photo of the Batmobile & Black Beauty in a staged car accident. 

Vintage photo

2/25/04- This site is mentioned in the April 2004, Car Craft magazine.  "Top 10 List--Movie & TV Car Websites"...yes we're #1!!

See Original Batman TV Show props and costumes here!