Updated: Thursday, September 2, 2010 at 8:09 AM PT facebook

By: ERIC SELTZER

August 2010- NFL players Chad Ochocinco & Terrell Owens with a replica Batmobile.

Chad Ochocinco & Terrell Owens

August 22, 2010- Former Governor of Illinois Rod Blagojevich in a replica Batmobile.

Courtesy of KGB

The Summer 2010 issue of Motor Trend Classic had a great 14 page article about George Barris' Batmobile. This website is mentioned too!!

Summer 2010

Polar Lights' 1:32nd Batmobile models (reproduction of Aurora) are out in stores now.  Below is the Collector's Edition tin box and the regular packaging too.  Also, the photo on the right shows the 1/25 mock-up Batmobile (shown in grey).

  Collector's Edition tin Collector's Edition Box Art Exclusive Photo of the 1:25th mock-up

Exclusive scoop from Polar Lights

*February 2011- 1/25 snap together Batmobile kit. It will come with figures. The trunk and hood lids may come as separate parts but there will be nothing under the hood. The chassis will be solid. The car body itself may come predecorated.

*Around May/June 2011- 1/25 glue together kit. This will be styled after the first season car. No figures but it will include all of the stuff under the hood and trunk of the Barris car. Ford big block engine. Probably a white body(possibly black). Decals for striping, etc.

*November/December 2011- 1/25 deluxe kit with many optional and upgraded parts. *All Subject to change

More exclusive photos of the 1/25 mock-up Batmobile can be seen here.

May 18, 2010- The latest Hot Wheels Batmobile news is here!

  Flat/Matte 1:18th     Chrome 1:18th

April 14, 2010- Check-out issue #164 of the Simpsons Comic Book!!

Simpsons Comics

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 2009, 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!

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

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

7/22/10- 10 new photos added of the Lincoln Futura from 1955

6/29/10- Photo of the #1 fuzzed from the 1970's. 

  1970's

6/13/10- October 15, 1965 Batmobile problems.

5/18/10- Update to the Magazine article list

4/6/10- 3 vintage photos of the Batmobile being replicated added to the replica page.

3/13/10- New photo added to the Brush with the Batmobile page.

3/2/10- Pete Best & two other stars added to the Celebrities with the Batmobile page.

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

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. 

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!

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

See Original Batman TV Show props and costumes here!